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    With which band was Mark Kelly with before joining Marillion?Marillion 1 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Chemical Alice. Pete Trewavas was formerly a member of the Metros, Wolf once featured Ian Mosely on drums while Diz Minnitt played bass for the Stone Dome Band.

    Who was the original vocalist for the group Marillion?Marillion 1 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Doug Irvine. Mick Pointer was the original drummer, Brian Jelliman was the original keyboard player while Andy Glass was in a previous band with Mick Pointer

    Who was the original bassist of the band Marillion?Marillion 1 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Doug Irvine. Doug yet again - busy man. Diz Minnitt and Pete Trewavas were subsequent replacements for Doug while Geddy Lee is, of course, a member of Rush

    Who was Marillion's first manager?Marillion 1 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Dave Stopps. Dave Stopps also was manager of the Friars in Aylesbury. Keith Goodwin was Marillion's press officer, Peter Mensch was one of the two prospective managers considered by Marillion after Dave Stopps stepped down while Jack Barry was the manager of the marquee

    Who was mainly responsible for Marillion signing with EMI?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Hugh Stanley Clarke. Clarke was a senior member of EMI's A&R department.

    Who replaced Fish as lead singer?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      Steve Hogarth.

    Who produced the sessions for the recording of the 'Market Square Heroes' EP?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      David Hitchcock. Hitchcock was well know for his previous work with progressive rock giants like Genesis and Camel.

    Who designed the cover for the 'Market Square Heroes' EP?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Mark Wilkinson. The distorted eye of the jester on the cover was modelled on an extreme close up photograph of Mark Wilkinson's own eye.

    Which other label was actively seeking to sign Marillion at the same time?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Charisma. Charisma boss Tony Stratton Smith was a huge fan of the band and gave orders for them to be signed at all cost. However, the employee who was sent to finalise the deal wasn't impressed and made them a very poor offer.

    Which Marillion album chronicled Fish's descent into alcoholism?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      Clutching At Straws. This was Fish's last studio album with the band.

    Where was the studio chosen for the recording of the 'Market Square Heroes' EP?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Battle, near Hastings, Sussex. During the recording sessions, the band's van, which had been nicknamed Margaret, finally fell to pieces. The roadcrew immediately placed an obituary in the local paper and, afterwords, said 'she died in Battle'.

    Where was Marillion formed?Marillion 1 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Aylesbury. Dalkieth is Fish's home town. Milton Keynes is where the Starting Gate is located, a venue Marillion played many times in their early days while London is where The Marquee, the band's home away from home in their early days, was to be found.

    Where did Marillion play the day before their legendary appearance at the Reading Festival?Marillion 1 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      The Theakston Festival, Nostell Priory. The band supported Jethro Tull on this occasion.

    Where did Fish announce that Marillion had signed with EMI?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      On stage at the Reading Festival.. Reading was the second festival Marillion played that week end. The previous day they had supported Jethro Tull at the Theakston Festival at Nostell Priory.

    What was the name of Marillion's first studio album?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      Script For a Jester's Tear.

    What was the first Marillion song that Fish provided the lyrics for?Marillion 1 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      The Web. The lyrics Fish provided replaced those to an old song called "Close".

    What was the band Marillion's original name?Marillion 1 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      Silmarillion. The band took their name from the book by JRR Tolkien. Group X was Hawkwind's original name, Smile was Queen's original name and Earth was Black Sabbath's original name.

    What song begins with the line: 'Do you remember, chalk hearts painted on a playground wall-----'?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      Kayleigh. Kayleigh became Marillion's first big hit single.

    What put the 'Market Square Heroes' EP release in doubt?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      A car accident. David Hitchcock was driving home, with the master tapes in his car, when he crashed.

    What is the name of Marillion's fan club?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      The Web.

    What is former lead singer Fish's real name?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      Derek Dick.

    What album contains the song 'She Chameleon'?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      Fugazi.

    The tour to promote the first single from 'Market Square Heroes' ended with a date at which London venue?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      The Venue. Marillion would not play Hammersmith Odeon until the "Script For a Jester's Tear" Tour. They headlined Wembley Arena on the "Clutching at Straws" tour. According to "The Story So Far" web site, the band have never played the Albert Hall.

    Name the Book from which Marillion derived it's name?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      The Silmarillion .

    Marillion have often been accused as being clones of this British rock Group?Marillion Trivia (KarlmarxBrad)

      Genesis.

    How many different formats was 'Market Square Heroes' released on?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      3. It was released as a 7", 12" and 12" picture disc.

    Besides the title track, what are the other songs on the 'Market Square Heroes' EP?Marillion 2 - Early Days (yyz2112)

      "Three Boats Down From the Candy" and "Grendel". None of the three songs on the first EP have featured on a studio album.

    'When they ask her her name, would she please explain?'Marillion Lyrics (bunny123)

      'Bridge'. Taken from the 1994 album 'Brave'. In my opinion by far their best album.

    'Mr Wilson where's your sandbox and your beard?'Marillion Lyrics (bunny123)

      'Cannibal Surf Babe'. Taken from the 1995 album 'Afraid of Sunlight'.

    'I need medical attention. Where's my memory gone?'Marillion Lyrics (bunny123)

      'Separated Out'. Taken from their 2001 album 'Anoraknophobia'.

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