Marillion

British rock group Marillion have performed together on stage for the first time in 19 years in their classic lineup.

Fish, the singer of the band, was joined by his former bandmates for a version of their 1982 debut single 'Market Square Heroes' at the Hobble On The Cobbles event in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire on Sunday (August 26).

With Fish on board, who went solo in 1988, the group scored 11 Top 40 UK hits, including a Number Two for 'Kayleigh' in 1985.

The Scotsman described the event to the BBC as "just five guys doing a one-off and having a brilliant time together", and stressed that it would not lead to a full reunion.

He added: "It was great. It was just a load of fun. But nothing should be read into it. I think it just proves that we're actually friends.

"There's always been these rumours that there's some sort of animosity between us but that went a long, long time ago."

Guitarist Steve Rothery, bassist Pete Trewavas, keyboardist Mark Kelly and drummer Ian Mosley all took part in the surprise performance.

The band kept going after Fish left, with Steve Hogarth replacing him on vocals.

Although they never recaptured the commercial success they enjoyed with Fish, they have retained a loyal support and have regularly appeared in the UK Top 40.