A Czech musician has identified the mysterious “Piano Man” as a former colleague, Thomas Strnad,a classically trained musician who used to be in a rock band called Ropotamo. The painist, who is been unable or unwilling to speak or identify himself, has been looked after by mental health authorities in England since being found on a beach in April. He became known as the “Piano Man” since he drew a picture of a grand piano and later demonstrated the ability to play at a professional level.