A FAMOUS 80s rocker has put his incredible countryside pad up for sale for £750k.
The famous Scottish star, now 67, is selling up after quitting music for farming – but can you guess who owns this house?
A much-loved 80s rocker has put his countryside pad up for sale for £750k[/caption]
Set across one floor, this home has seen many rock stars come and go[/caption]
This rocker’s home comes with it;s own recording studio – but can you guess who owns it?[/caption]
Did you guess the house belonged to Derek Dick?[/caption]
The rocker is question is Scottish star Derek Dick.
The former lead singer of rock band Marillion has relocated to a remote area in the Outer Hebrides, so he is selling his East Lothian cottage, which is called “The Studio”.
Best known for his stage name Fish, the singer has filled stadiums and sold thousands of records around the world, but now opts for a more quiet life.
Derek has been living at the property, located in Spittalrig, near Haddington, since 1988.
He is selling the home, after buying a croft in the Outer Hebrides last year with wife Simone, where he has turned his attention to farming.
The impressive property – which is a converted four-bedroom farm cottage – is open plan, and is set across a single floor, and nestled in an acre of land.
With high vaulted ceilings, exposed stone walls and even a wood-burning stove, the home is perfect for entertaining.
The house holds a huge amount of memories for Derek, who has made a lot of music in the property’s fully sound-proofed recording studio.
Many of Marillion’s tracks were produced there, and huge acts like Radiohead and PJ Harvey have also recorded in the studio.
Derek previously revealed how he was “sad” to leave the property, where he recorded his last album.
However, he added looking forward to his new life as a crofter in the north.
Derek told Scotland on Sunday in 2024: ” “I recorded all 11 of my solo albums since Vigil here, the last being my designated final album Weltschmerz in 2020.
“There are a lot of incredible memories from my time here.
“The dramas, the craziness,the laughter and the tears that filled this building over the years – it’s saturated with great energies.”
The cosy home comes with four bedrooms[/caption]
Fish has lived in the home since the 80s and recorded all his music there[/caption]
The impressive home is located in East Lothian[/caption]
The property also has its own home gym which overlooks the stunning scenery[/caption]
FINDING FAME
Dereck AKA Fish shot to fame at the lead singer of Marillion.
The band’s first album, Script for a Jester’s Tear, was released over 40 years ago in 1983.
He was the band’s singer and lyricist for seven years and racked up 11 top 40 singles, including their biggest hit Kayleigh.
After leaving the group in 1990 he went solo and had huge success.
However, in 2020, revealed he was retiring from music.
Dick AKA Fish is best known is best known for the Scottish band Marillion[/caption]
