Primary Wave Acquires Music Rights from Marillion's Fish

Primary Wave Music has sealed a music rights deal with Fish, also known as Derek Dick, former frontman and lyricist for the British rock band Marillion. The agreement entails acquisition of Fish's master royalties and the writer's share of the songs he created with the band.

Marillion's Legacy and the Deal

The Marillion catalog features numerous hits that have defined the band's success, with significant tracks like Kayleigh, Lavender, and Incommunicado now under the Primary Wave umbrella. While the details of the financial exchange remain undisclosed, Fish is expected to benefit from Primary Wave's extensive marketing prowess, particularly in digital strategy, as well as in licensing and synchronization opportunities.

Fish Reflects on His Creations

With a deep emotional bond to his work, Fish expressed his contentment with the partnership, affirming Primary Wave as a respectful custodian for his music's legacy and confident that his creations will be appreciated by new generations. He looks forward to focusing on his solo career while his Marillion songs reach wider global audiences.

Primary Wave's Expanding Portfolio

Primary Wave is no stranger to big names and has consistently expanded its portfolio. It holds stakes in music from iconic artists like Bob Marley and Stevie Nicks, and continues to invest in the music legacy space with support from major investment firms. A notable transaction includes a $1.7 billion-fund investment deal with Brookfield Asset Management, emphasizing the scale of their operations in the industry.

The Success Timeline of Marillion

Marillion emerged in the 1980s as one of the UK's most successful progressive rock bands, even as the genre was dwindling in popularity. With Fish as their charismatic frontman since 1981, they rapidly gained a following and achieved chart success with their first few albums, cementing their legacy with the widespread hit Kayleigh from the 1985 album Misplaced Childhood. Fish parted ways with Marillion in 1998 to pursue a solo career, while Marillion continued making music with Steve Hogarth at the helm.

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