He is sometimes compared to Peter Gabriel. He has a similar voice (not outstanding in terms of technical competence, but interesting, with a sinister edge). Both singers spent six or seven years with a prominent British progressive rock group, wearing full make-up and costume on stage, then left the group to pursue a solo career. In both cases, many fans of the groups consider the period in which the singer was present to represent a golden age in the group's history. One difference is that Gabriel has achieved greater critical and commercial success as a solo performer.
Perhaps Fish's greatest talent lies in his lyric writing. His introspective lyrics, often dealing with his own personal problems and addictions, can in many cases be considered fine poetry, regardless of the music. Many of his later works contain lengthy spoken word passages with the music simply acting as background. Shorter examples of such passages can be found in his Marillion works.
Fish established Dick Bros Records in 1993 after battles with his two former record companies, EMI and Polydor, but shut it down again later.
Album sleeve artwork for his four Marillion albums and most of his solo albums has been done by Mark Wilkingson[?].
Discography (studio albums, post-Marillion):
External links:
Fish is not to be confused with Phish.
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