Fish Declared “Unwanted” Amid Allegations of Bad Behavior

In a startling development that has sent shockwaves through the progressive rock community, former Marillion frontman Fish—born Derek Dick—has been officially declared “unwanted” by a group of long-time associates and insiders citing a pattern of “bad behavior” and “toxic interactions” spanning several years.

The statement, issued anonymously but reportedly linked to individuals close to the band’s extended circle, claims that Fish has consistently displayed “unprofessional conduct, public hostility, and behind-the-scenes volatility” since his departure from Marillion in 1988. While the document refrains from naming specific incidents, it accuses the singer of “souring relationships” and “undermining the collaborative spirit” that defined the band’s early years.

Fish rose to fame during the 1980s as the charismatic and poetic voice of Marillion, fronting iconic albums like Misplaced Childhood and Clutching at Straws. However, his split from the band was fraught with tension, and subsequent years have seen him repeatedly criticize the band’s direction, management, and even its fans in interviews and social media posts.

The anonymous statement concludes: “This is not a dismissal of his talent, but a necessary distancing from a legacy increasingly stained by bitterness and disruption.”

Fish responded defiantly on X, writing: “If telling the truth and standing my ground makes me unwanted, so be it. I’d rather be honest than hollow.”

Reactions from the fanbase have been mixed. Some have defended Fish as a passionate artist unafraid to speak his mind, while others acknowledge a pattern of antagonism that has overshadowed his achievements.

Marillion’s current lineup has yet to comment publicly, maintaining its long-held silence on matters involving their former frontman. The incident marks a deepening fracture in the band’s legacy, casting new light on the enduring tension between past

and present.