Marillion

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Marillion are a rock band formed in Aylesbury, England . Their 30-year career is marked by two distinctive phases; the early years fronted by Fish which saw their greatest commercial success, and much longer period fronted by Steve Hogarth in which the band have constantly re-invented themselves so as to continue to be relevant into the 21st century.

The Fish era is often categorized as neo-progressive. They originally started as "Silmarillion" (from Tolkien's book) with heavy influences from classic Genesis but went on to develop their own distinctive sound. The band was formed in 1979 by Mick Pointer (drums), Steve Rothery (guitar), Doug 'Rastus' Irvine (bass), and others, soon adding vocalist Fish (real name Derek W. Dick), Diz Minitt (bass), and Brian Jelliman. By the time of their first album, 1983's Script for a Jester's Tear, the bass position had been taken over by Pete Trewavas and keyboards by Mark Kelly.

Genres

Progressive Rock Neo-Progressive Rock Art Rock Rock Progressive Pop

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Marillion members

Current members: Steve Rothery (guitar, original), Mark Kelly (keyboard), Pete Trewavas (bass guitar), Ian Mosley (drums (drum set)), Steve Hogarth (lead vocals)

Former members: Fish (lead vocals), Brian Jelliman (keyboard, original), Doug Irvine (bass guitar, lead vocals, original), Diz Minnitt (bass guitar), Andy Ward (drums (drum set)), Jonathan Mover (drums (drum set)), John Marter (drums (drum set)), Mick Pointer (drums (drum set), original)