Marillion are one of the UK music scene’s best kept secrets and to be considered as the founders of the Neo-Progressive genre; purveyors of soulful, powerful, and often deeply-moving music, whose blistering live shows leave their audiences breathless.
Steve Hogarth the charismatic lead singer, replaced Fish after four albums, is a former member of The Europeans and some-time collaborator with The The and Julian Cope and brought a new heart and energy to the band. Together with Steve Rothery (guitar), Mark Kelly (keyboards), Pete Trewavas (bass), and Ian Mosley (drums) he reinvigorated and constantly redefined Marillion’s sound. When singles ‘Don’t Hurt Yourself’ and ‘You’re Gone‘ breached the UK top 20 – the latter making it all the way to number 7 – jaws dropped right across the music world.
In the face of ignorance and apathy, Marillion continue to defy preconceptions and labelling. The band has evolved into a vibrant musical force – to those who already love Marillion, they’re something special; to everyone else they’re a love affai waiting to happen.
“There are a million bands who kick ass, but just a few, like Marillion, who really move people” - Kerrang
“The best-kept secret in the music industry” - Sound on Sound
“Highly dramatic, emotional, dynamic stuff” - The Guardian
In the face of ignorance and apathy, Marillion continue to defy preconceptions and labelling. The band has evolved into a vibrant musical force – to those who already love Marillion, they’re something special; to everyone else they’re a love affai waiting to happen.
“There are a million bands who kick ass, but just a few, like Marillion, who really move people” - Kerrang
“The best-kept secret in the music industry” - Sound on Sound
“Highly dramatic, emotional, dynamic stuff” - The Guardian
