In the early eighties Marillion differed from the prevailing airy synth with extremely serious, symphonic rock based sound. Especially singer Fish was taking a vocal and visual style was similar to Peter Gabriel Genesis in his time. Marillion was thus the basis for the new prog and was soon followed by groups like Pallas, Pendragon and IQ. Despite the departure of the charismatic Fish, the group
… managed to consolidate its success with new frontman Steve Hogarth.more