- He was the Marketing Manager for BMG Records until August 2004.
- Has his own TV production company called Water Cooler. [August 2004].
- On Australian Idol (2003), his role as a judge was similar to that of Simon Cowell in the American version.
- 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.
- Was best man at Natalie Gauci's wedding.
- Currently judging the second series of Australian Idol. (November 2004)
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