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