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Homeless man played piano in church; 2 years later, he raised £50,000 for charity

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What happened

In January 2024, homeless man Rhys Wynne-Jones went to a church in England for shelter and asked to play its piano.

His performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” went viral.

Key facts

  • In January 2024, homeless man Rhys Wynne-Jones went to a church in England for shelter and asked to play its piano.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:53:00 UTC.

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