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London, England (1949 – 1987)
Lithman was born in London, England, and came from the british blues scene. He moved to San Francisco in 1971 and became associated with the avant-garde group The Residents. It is said he was given the name ‘Snakefinger’ by The Residents themselves when they saw his proficiency with the guitar during their first live performance together. Another explanation for the name comes from a story concerning a party in San Francisco, at The Residents’ collective, wherein all in attendance watched Lithman’s fingers dart snake-like at the neck of his violin.
In 1972 Lithman returned to England and formed the pub rock band Chilli Willi & The Red Hot Peppers with Martin Stone, a fellow ex-member of Junior’s Blues Band. As a duo, they released the album “Kings of the Robot Rhythm”. In 1974, as a full band and popular live act in Britain, they released “[album artist=”Chilli Willi & The Red Hot Peppers”]Bongos Over Balham”.
Chilly Willy lasted until 1975, their last record not selling well, and by 1976 Lithman was back in the United States, this time in Los Angeles, California, seeking a recording contract, shopping his rock-style demos.
After a few years, Lithman moved back to San Francisco, reconnected with The Residents, and performed and recorded with them. Lithman’s solo records, recorded under the name Snakefinger, were released by The Residents’ record label Ralph Records.
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android9791
check this out. it's art. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aPqZsvP9cA
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trainsniffer
if our good friend snakefinger hadn't had a heart atttack...
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cocainepie
I love him so much it makes my cry. Too bad I can only guess the lyrics 'cause I can't find them anywhere.
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RussellChap
Snakeguitar.
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norwegianwood25
Kill the Great Raven...I swear that is one of the catchiest songs ever.
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TURTLE66
Brilliant Musician!!!
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Apocalyptyca
The Man In The Dark Sedan <3
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pifrader
Ele é um gênio!
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MyFriendTheBeat
He died in Linz!?! I live in Linz, but I´ve never heard of him....
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m1a100
RIP Snakefinger.
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EricChicago
Original and brillant! You are very much missed!
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pinkpressthreat
@ iamholgerczukay - i agree..in fact monsieur Snakefinger est le Dogs Bollox ;P
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Sgarre1
crazy, unique!
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iamholgerczukay
Ahhh, can't stop listening!!!! As much as I love The Residents, I much prefer Snakefinger's solo stuff. This is some of the best music out there, in my twisted opinion.
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DZRTsurfer88
i worked w/ Philip on several multi-media theme shows i produced in San Francisco, and he would have been the headline act at the very last show i produced on Labor Day weekend 1987, but alas his Spirit passed while he was touring Europe that summer. great guy, and an incredible guitar player. any concept i came up with, he could come up w/ the appropriate music. a true underground LEGEND who passed on before the world really had a chance to meet him.
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AxemRangers
happy birthday snakey
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tylerswagar
His solo stuff really shows how much he had to do with the Residents' early sound.
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polymorphous71
"the snakefinger lead is a mysterious art...." - very, very true.
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Dunklekuh81
Try A Collection, Inci, it's a good start
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pathtoyirah
the snakefinger lead is a mysterious art....
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