Yes, Sir, Whatever You Want, Sir I was much more aerodynamic after my haircut in Thailand. ‘Just need a faster boat now.’
Hold My Hand Diving in the Maldives. If I keep really still, maybe that shark won’t notice me . . . ‘Er, Jane . . . help!’ (Hannah Anderson)
Big Jim That’s me with three crazy horses. Noel Watson, my martial arts instructor, aka ‘Crazy Horse’, is riding Jane’s horse, Two-up, and I’m on Big Jim.
Big Jim A scene from my ‘No Second Prize’ video, starring Big Jim and yours truly. Looks like we’re getting ready to hold up that train.
The Yakuza Driver Jane and me on the slopes at Niseko. ‘Where the hell did Don go? I could swear he was right behind us last time I looked.’
The Yakuza Driver Après-ski, Japanese style. Don, me and Jackie outside the smallest door to the coolest bar in Niseko, Bar Gyu+ (courtesy of Don Walker)
Sneaky Pete Young Peter McFee was like one of the family. He loved our kids and they all loved Peter. There was nothing sneaky about him.
Warp Speed Wayne I was glad the motorbike ride was over and I’d now be getting my revenge. ‘Come with me, Wayne, we have a song to sing.’
The Golden Buddha What a beautiful statue. It takes your breath away just being in the same room as it. Jane and I visit this temple every time we go to Bangkok.
Follow Your Leader On the trail in Thailand. ‘Darn, where are those elephants?’ I had to make a trunk call to find out. (courtesy of Brigite Mennillo)
Big Enough Appearing as the ‘big cowboy in the sky’, in Kirin J. Callinan’s video for ‘Big Enough’. When I start screaming, everyone leaves town. (Video directed and produced by Danny Cohen; Director of Photography: Sherwin Akbarzadeh)
You Ain’t from Around Here Working with the legendary Memphis Boys (left to right: Gene Chrisman, Bobby Wood, Reggie Young and Mike Leech; not sure who the old guy in the middle is). It doesn’t get any better than this. (Pierre Baroni)
You Ain’t from Around Here Doing a photo shoot in Nate’s Bar, upstairs at Earnestine & Hazel’s in Memphis, with Philippe Klose (top left) and Pierre Baroni (bottom left). Earnestine & Hazel’s used to be a bordello and was the inspiration for the Rolling Stones’ song ‘Honky Tonk Women’. (Ginger Light)
Money for Bones ‘Can somebody get these guys a drink?’ My boys went everywhere with me, and it was ‘Access All Areas’ for them at every gig.
Money for Bones Oliver at a protest against the detention of refugees on Manus Island. He always stood up for the oppressed. At front right is our dear friend and publicist Rina Ferris, who makes me work way too hard (but we love her).
Money for Bones Charley Drayton, Oliver, myself and Snoop Dog writing some lyrics in the studio. ‘How does this sound, boys?’ ‘Rough!’ (Robert Hambling)
Money for Bones The dogs were always much calmer than me on the golf course and always had a great time driving around. Wish they could have told me where my ball went; it would have saved me a lot of time.
Alligators The Royal Bangkok Sports Club, where I learned to play golf while horses raced around the track. They were the only thing faster than my swing.
The Sweet Taste of Success Jackie enjoys sitting on soccer legend Craig Johnston’s shoulders, while his dad tries unsuccessfully to attract his attention.
The Swan The beautiful bird that dropped into our home in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France. I’m sure he (or was it she?) could sense a kinship.
Into the Spotlight My youngest daughter, Elly-May, in one of her many capes. She’s always been a shy little thing. Don’t know where she gets that from.
Good to Be Chieftain Alaistair Saunders from the Brigadoon committee kindly guided Mr and Mrs Chieftain around the Highland gathering.
The Covid Chronicle Writing this book in our cabin on the Eastern & Oriental Express in Thailand. It’s a tough gig, but somebody has to do it.
The Covid Chronicle Part of the fun on the Eastern & Oriental Express is getting dressed up to the nines for drinks and dinner. Jane at least looked breathtaking.
The Covid Chronicle The alleyway diner in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Uncle Chai’s favourite place for fish-ball noodle soup. Spot the scary farang.
The Covid Chronicle A regular feast by the sea at our apartment in Hua Hin. ‘I wonder what Jane’s having?’
The Covid Chronicle On our way from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. I’m not taking any chances. ‘Damn! Where are my gloves?!’
The Covid Chronicle Back home in the Southern Highlands, social distancing in matching pyjamas. I’m thinking that we might need a bigger table.
Home Great to be back in my own place. I’m starting out on the small pipes, but it won’t be long till I’m on the big ones and driving the neighbours crazy again.