Fish (singer) has been described as both "distinct" and a "conflation of Roger Daltrey and Peter Gabriel", while his lyrics have been praised as "poetic prose". In 2004, "Classic Rock" ranked Fish at number 49 on its list of "The 100 Greatest Frontmen", describing his "theatrical delivery" as "a major factor in Marillion's spectacular rise, and he masterminded some uniquely ornate lyrical concepts." In 2009, Fish was voted at number 37 in a poll of the greatest voices in rock music by Planet Rock listeners. Derek William Dick was born on 25 April 1958 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and grew up in Dalkeith.
The Presidents (UK rock band) The Presidents (UK rock band) The Presidents rock band was formed in Sutton, Surrey, UK, in 1958 by Robin Mayhew, Colin Golding, Phil Cunliffe, Ken Headley and Pat Lavelle. This lineup changed in 1959 when Martin Johnson replaced Pat Lavelle on vocals, then again in 1962 Eddie Patterson took over from Phil Cunliffe on drums. At about this time Ken Headley left the band to further his studies at Durham University, where he tragically succumbed to liver failure, requiring Robin Mayhew to assume his role on lead guitar. Personnel changes continued in 1962, when Ricky Tyrrell took over as lead