Current band:
Fish - vocals
Frank Usher - guitar
Gavin Dickie - bass
Foss Paterson - keyboards
Gavin John Griffiths - drums
Chris Johnson - guitar
Influences
Collected from interviews with Fish:
"As far as phrasing goes I learned a lot from singers like Rickie Lee Jones and Joni Mitchell as well as Van Morrison and Lowell George. In the early days Peter Hammill was an influence especially on expression but masters like Frank Sinatra came to the fore in latter times. I love scatting and finding ways to fit lyrics across strange time signatures.
"The Genesis guys and that English progressive scene in the 70's of course I listened to the music but over the years there's been so many influences come out, so many different people that I can't really put my finger on one. Pink Floyd, Yes, Elton John, The Faces, The Who, Little Feat, Joni Mitchell, The Byrds, The Doors - really too many to mention.
"If I had to pick just one song that influenced me most, it would be Lola by the Kinks. Wrapping up a sexual experience with a transsexual, and selling it as a pop song takes some doing. There's a lot of feel there, great melody, great power and a simply stunning lyric, all in less than four minutes."
Sounds Like
"As a lyricist, Fish has always been heartfelt, poetic and prolific, repeatedly focusing on both deeply personal issues and wider social themes, shrugging off accusations of 'sixth-form sentimentality' to produce some of the most emotionally honest and moving verse to breach the UK mainstream..." (Scrawl)
"...he'll never be fashionable. Whether it was as the lead singer of Marillion, or during his solo career, Fish has always been unjustly looked down upon by the music press at large. It's their loss: as one of this country's most charismatic and versatile acts, Fish has produced a body of work which rivals that of any contemporary." (Paul Rose)
"...there are times when Fish produces moments of such magic that you realize that only a veteran would know how to deliver such a moving experience after all these years." (Britsound)
Fish's music defies trends and fashion, it's a brave statement in these days of banal musical small talk.
Always a maverick artist and consummate performer, Fish has achieved a high level of success during his 27 years in the music business and the fact that he is capable of creating an album - 13th Star - regarded by many as the best in his career to date is testament to his enduring talent, resilience and determination.Visit Fish's new forum!
Hello, I have still had the opportunity to say all the good of which I thought of your zik and as it is always better by saying it. Here is it is made! Soon Fred 2 the moon
Hi Derek, just bought tickets for your gig on the Freilichtbühne Zons in August! Looking forward very much to see you there and see your show. Take care Kay
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Thanks for the add!! Your music is extraordinary no matter if as front singer of Mariilion or solo. I hope to see you a second time in Virginia someday! Btw...Congrats to you and Katie. You two seems to be a nice couple!
Hi Fish and thanks for the friendship. Really appreciated. After all these years and boy it has been a few, you are still a number one influence. Still wish my camera had working batteries in it when I met you 15 or so years ago in Londo.:-( never mind, such is life. Best wishes and carry on making the inspirational music.
I hope all is well and good and I just wanted to let you know I've just put up a new track called ECHO so I thought you might want to have a listen. :o) It's just the instrumental version I did not long ago but I do have a full section of vocal to arrange into this track so I'll keep you posted on the outcome! :o)
I appreciate your time and support and any comments posted.
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