He is still very much alive, writing new songs and working on a new project somewhere in Greece. Last gig I heard of was at Katerini in Greece during their Arts festival this Oct (2009). Reported to have been fantastic - the Greek audience loved him even if they couldn't understand all his lyrics. He also did a summer gig on Skopelos Island with Robbie Macintosh and Marek Podowa. Check out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/virgilet/3811100049/
I'm told that after all the hype of the 2002 hit he needed to escaped to a saner world - and has!!