Fish (Derek William Dick), the Scottish singer and former Marillion frontman, towers at an exact 6ft 5 (195.6 cm), a height that defined his public image and career stereotypes.
In a VH1 interview, he revealed how his stature led to typecasting: "I am 1.95 mtrs tall. They go 'Ah, we know what you can play, we have this big killer who goes about beating people up. You are 6 foot 5, you are Scottish. You are a drunk or you are a criminal'. Stereotyped! I am a nice guy." This imposing height amplified his commanding stage presence during Marillion's rise in the 1980s with hits from albums like Script for a Jester's Tear and Misplaced Childhood.
Solo successes like Suits further showcased his larger-than-life persona, where his 6ft 5 frame enhanced his charismatic, theatrical performances.