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What is REG - The International Roger Waters Fanclub?


Pink Floyd was founded by Roger Waters and Syd Barrett in 1966. In 1967 it's members consisted of Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright. Syd Barrett, the band's lead guitarist, also became the band's main song writer. However, in 1968, because of mental health problems, Syd Barrett was replaced by David Gilmour. Thereafter, because of his leadership capabilities, Roger Waters became the bands de-facto leader. For the next few years the music of Pink Floyd was written by all of the band's members. However, beginning in 1971 and 1972, because of Roger's extreme creative genius and song writing abilities, he became Pink Floyd's main song writer and lyricist. Roger Waters wrote a vast majority of all of Pink Floyd's music and lyrics from 1972, up until the band broke up in 1983!

In 1986, at the onset of a the creation of a new "Surogate Band," calling itself Pink Floyd, Roger Waters recieved an unheard of amount of bad press. He disagreed with the bands reformation and attempted to stop it in court. It seemed that this new band was in exsistance only for the money the name Pink Floyd would garner. This new band, led by former Floyd Guitarist David Gilmour, comprised only of one other member, former Floyd drummer Nick Mason. In fact former Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright was hired as a paid studio musician to tour with the band to give it any facimile of creditability.

Therefore, as this new band took over all the creit of its former self, it was felt that Roger Waters, the leader and creative genius behind the original band, would not be given any credit for creating Pink Floyd's most famous masterpieces.

REG - The International Roger Waters Fan Club was created in an effort to ensure that Roger Waters would be given the recognition and appreciation that he so richly deserves. I began the REG fanclub in 1991, in the hopes of providing a forum in which Roger's fans could band together. REG was also created in an attempt to promote recognition, awareness, acknowledgement and appreciation for one of the great musical geniuses of this century!

REG is a Fan Club belonging to all of its members, and formed so that we can share with one another our love for Roger Waters and his music. Absolutely no profit will be made. Our club is totally non-profit.

REG, as an international fanclub, has members in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Malta, The Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Russia, The Ukraine, Israel, Syria, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Senegal, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and all across the U.S.

And though, as in Pink Floyd, Roger wants no 'Official' fan club, we have a wonderful relationship with Mark Fenwick, Roger's manager, and are kept informed about any news regarding Roger's activities. Roger also reads our magazine on a consistant basis and has even been known to brag about it to his friends. I'm sure that once you become a member, you like most all our members, will be very impressed with the quality of the magazine and especially it's content.

Our Fanclub is totally and solely sponsored by its members. It is our Newsletter/magazine which differentiates us from a fanzine. For though it contains rare articles, news, information, interviews and tidbits as well as Exclusive interviews for our fanclub, it's through members' contributions and letters, that our members around the world can communicate their thoughts and feelings with one another. This fanclub will only continue to be successful, with the support, and contributions from you the fan.

Membership Rates: I've tried very hard to keep membership costs down while striving to maintain and increase the quality of our newsletter/magazine. The cost of REG Fanclub membership is $22.00 for members in the U.S. and $28.00 for international members. Membership includes club initiation fees, yearly club dues, yearly subscription to the REG newsletter/magazine, and club card fee. The 40 page REG Newsletter/Magazine will be published 3-4 issues per year. Membership applicants may pay by; U.S. bank check; International Money Order made out in U.S. dollars, or U.S. Postal Money Order (made payable to: Michael Simone, 128 Onyx Dr. Watsonville, Ca. 95076 U.S.A.) or you may pay by cash (U.S. currency only)

If you are truly a Roger Waters fan, I hope you will become a member of our fanclub, and share with us your interest, enjoyment, and enthusiasm. Your membership and any and all help you can give would be greatly appreciated.


Sincerely

Michael Simone
President of REG
The International Roger Waters Fan Club



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