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A Fish-y Quiz

All about Fish, the singer, actor, and former frontman of Marillion.

A multiple-choice quiz by VampireRed. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
VampireRed

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,454

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
193

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Fish's name? Hint

William Dereks

Dick Williams

Derek William Dick

Derek Williams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Fish born? Hint

Edinburgh, Scotland

Dalkeith, Scotland

London, England

Aberdeen, Scotland

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did he acquire his nickname of Fish? Hint

While working in a fish hatchery

His father gave it to him

While working in Germany

His first band gave it to him

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before making it big in music, Fish held all these jobs EXCEPT: Hint

Gas station attendent

Hospital orderly

Gardener

Water sprinkler inspector

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Question 5 of 10

5. His first job as a vocalist was gigging with what band? Hint

Not Quite Red Fox

Marillion

Yes

Blewitt

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fish made his film debut in what 1994 movie? Hint

Four Weddings and a Funeral

The Chase

Quiz Show

Chasing the Deer

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Question 7 of 10

7. Fish left Marillion in 1988. What was the last album he recorded with them? Hint

The Thieving Magpie

Season's End

Clutching At Straws

Fugazi

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the title of Fish's first solo recording? Hint

Kettle of Fish

Suits

Vigil In A Wilderness of Mirrors

Sushi

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Question 9 of 10

9. Fish's inspiration for his 2001 album was a very famous Italian filmmaker. Which one? Hint

Frederico Fellini

Michaelangelo Antonini

Carlo Ponti

Bernardo Bertolucci

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Question 10 of 10

10. Fish appeared in what 2005 movie starring Oscar-winner Adrien Brody? Hint

The Village

Manolete

King Kong

The Jacket

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Fish's name?

Answer: Derek William Dick

Derek was born April 25, 1958.

2. Where was Fish born?

Answer: Edinburgh, Scotland

He was born in Edinburgh, and grew up in Dalkeith.

3. When did he acquire his nickname of Fish?

Answer: While working in Germany

He became Fish while in Germany in 1978, on a forestry exchange.

4. Before making it big in music, Fish held all these jobs EXCEPT:

Answer: Hospital orderly

Fish also worked in Forestry from 1976 to 1980.

5. His first job as a vocalist was gigging with what band?

Answer: Blewitt

His audition with Not Quite Red Fox was unsuccessful. His first gig with Blewitt was in 1980, the same year he successfully auditioned for Marillion.

6. Fish made his film debut in what 1994 movie?

Answer: Chasing the Deer

Fish portrayed Angus Cameron in the low-budget historical drama "Chasing the Deer".

7. Fish left Marillion in 1988. What was the last album he recorded with them?

Answer: Clutching At Straws

"Clutching At Straws", released in 1987, was Fish's last recording as frontman of Marillion. "The Thieving Magpie" was a live recording, "Fugazi" was released in 1984, and "Season's End" was Marillion's first album without Fish.

8. What was the title of Fish's first solo recording?

Answer: Vigil In A Wilderness of Mirrors

"Vigil..." was released in 1990. "Sushi" was a live recording, and "Kettle..." was a greatest hits compilation. "Suits" was released in 1994.

9. Fish's inspiration for his 2001 album was a very famous Italian filmmaker. Which one?

Answer: Frederico Fellini

"Fellini Days" features songs such as "So Fellini" and includes soundbytes of Fellini himself.

10. Fish appeared in what 2005 movie starring Oscar-winner Adrien Brody?

Answer: The Jacket

Fish played Jimmy Fleischer in "The Jacket".

Source: Author VampireRed

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