Regardless of whether he was or was not a ped, only he and the boys know. He was a truly talened man. He was strange and curious and that usually goes with being exceptionally gifted. Being a bit strange usually leads to people trying with all their might to bring you down. What ever he was. He gave the world music and thats something not many can claim. He also gave his time and money to try and help children all over the world. Say what you will about him. He was one of the few.