Philip Charles Lithman, known professionally as Snakefinger, was an English multi-instrumentalist celebrated for his innovative guitar and violin work, particularly in collaboration with avant-garde group The Residents. Born in London in 1949, he began his musical journey in the British blues scene before relocating to San Francisco in 1971. There, he earned his moniker due to his distinctive finger movements resembling a snake's slither. In 1972, he co-founded the pub rock band Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers, releasing two albums. Returning to San Francisco, Snakefinger embarked on a solo career, producing albums like "Chewing Hides the Sound" (1979) and "Greener Postures" (1980), co-created with The Residents. His music, characterized by surreal imagery and unique slide guitar techniques, left a lasting impact on experimental rock. Tragically, he passed away from a heart attack in 1987 while on tour in Austria. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakefinger?utm_source=openai))