Ian and his wife have two daughters - Esma (born 1991) and Edie (born
1992).
Ian graduated from Nottingham University in 1985 with a degree in
politics.
Ian met his wife, Melinda Bell, at a nightclub in Bristol in
1984.
Ian was born Ian Ross Perrygrove, but changed his surname during the
mid-80s when he began working in the music industry because he thought
Dickson had a better ring to it.
Ian is good friends with Australian Idol #1 runner-up, Shannon Noll.
They both have matching tattoos of the Southern Cross.