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Al Hansen was born in Queens, New York in 1927. He joined the U.S. Air Force, served his country as a paratrooper in Worl War II and was honorably discharged. During his time with the Army Of Occupation in Frankfurt, Germany, he pushed a piano off the top of a 5-story bomed out building. Later, back in New York and all over the world, he performed this act many times. He later titled it, "Yoko Ono Piano Drop" after his friend and contemporary.

In the early 1980's Hansen moved to Cologne, Germany and established an art school. It is called the Ultimate Akademie, and continues to be an integral part of the world's premier art city. Many artists from all over the world have participated in exhibitions and events at the Ultimate Akademie.

On June 21, 1995 in Cologne Germany, Al Hansen died. May he rest in peace *_*
Beck's grandfather, Al Hansen