The following photos and words, have come from the man himself, from his current tour with Japanese rock-star Eikichi Yazawa.

Snake reports from the Eastern front;-
Well, we’ve been rocking all over Japan, tomorrow it’s back to Tokyo for the final stretch, 5 arena shows at the Budokan. We’ve picked up a few more as we went around, there are now more than 50 performers including 20 or so strings, my 7 piece Nippon Brass Section and a dozen or so dancers! It’s the biggest touring production I’ve ever worked on. We have security men in smart uniforms and peaked hats who salute us as we walk in and out of the dressing room!
I liked the feel of the Northern cities best, Aomori and Sapporo. Really looking forward to getting home now though, I bet you’re all decorating trees and getting ready for Christmas aren’t you? Have to stop now before I get too homesick!
See you all soon!