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Jenya · 05-18-2005, 08:58 AM

"Piano Man" Said to Be French Street Musician

Associated Press

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Rome -- A Polish immigrant in Rome has identified the "Piano Man"-- a man found in England weeks ago who refuses to talk but plays the piano -- as a French street musician, police said Wednesday.

Mario Russo, a spokesman for Rome police, said a 33-year-old Polish mime artist believes the man is Steven Villa Masson, who used to perform with him in the streets of Nice, France.

"He said he's known the man for five years as they worked together in Place de la Justice, in Nice," Mr. Russo said.

The immigrant approached police officers stationed at Rome's Trevi Fountain after reading the story of the mysterious man in a newspaper, Mr. Russo said.

The tall, blond-haired man, who is in his 20s or early 30s, has not said a word since he was found, distressed and dressed in a dripping wet suit, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent county, southeast England, on April 7.

When hospital staff gave him writing materials, he drew detailed pictures of a grand piano and, when shown the piano in the hospital chapel, sat down and played for two hours, causing staff to nickname him "Piano Man."

Mr. Russo said police are transmitting the Mr. Pole's statement to Interpol, which is now investigating the case.

SOURCE: Globe and Mail

Belair · 05-19-2005, 12:14 AM

I've heard about it this on the news.Its kind of fascinating.I wonder what this guys story is..

Jenya · 05-19-2005, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Belair

I've heard about it this on the news.Its kind of fascinating.I wonder what this guys story is..

This story kind of reminds me of the 1993 film The Piano. When a mute Mother and her Daughter were washed ashore with their piano on a deserted beach in 19th Century Australia.

05-18-2005, 08:58 AM	#1
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	"Piano Man" Said to Be French Street Musician "Piano Man" Said to Be French Street Musician Associated Press Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Rome -- A Polish immigrant in Rome has identified the "Piano Man"-- a man found in England weeks ago who refuses to talk but plays the piano -- as a French street musician, police said Wednesday. Mario Russo, a spokesman for Rome police, said a 33-year-old Polish mime artist believes the man is Steven Villa Masson, who used to perform with him in the streets of Nice, France. "He said he's known the man for five years as they worked together in Place de la Justice, in Nice," Mr. Russo said. The immigrant approached police officers stationed at Rome's Trevi Fountain after reading the story of the mysterious man in a newspaper, Mr. Russo said. The tall, blond-haired man, who is in his 20s or early 30s, has not said a word since he was found, distressed and dressed in a dripping wet suit, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent county, southeast England, on April 7. When hospital staff gave him writing materials, he drew detailed pictures of a grand piano and, when shown the piano in the hospital chapel, sat down and played for two hours, causing staff to nickname him "Piano Man." Mr. Russo said police are transmitting the Mr. Pole's statement to Interpol, which is now investigating the case. SOURCE: Globe and Mail

05-19-2005, 12:14 AM	#2
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	I've heard about it this on the news.Its kind of fascinating.I wonder what this guys story is..