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.
Featherstone (rock band) Featherstone (rock band) Featherstone is a rock band from Sweden. The band belongs to the melodic hard rock genre with roots in the 70's and 80's. The band was founded in 2012 in Gothenburg, Sweden by songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Rikard Quist. After writing for and recording with several bands including Gypsy Rose, Don Patrol, Last Autumn´s Dream, White Wolf and Bangalore Choir he decided to focus on his own music. Together with singer Lars Boden and drummer Niklas Österlund including British lyricist Jon Wilde the band got complete. The Featherstone debut album Northern Rumble was written, recorded and produced by Rikard Quist.