Expert: The Doctor - 9/10/2009

Question
Hello.
I have tried locating a contact email address to the Pink Floyd / Roger Waters management company but have been unsuccessful so perhaps you can put me in the right direction.
I live in Dubai and am an avid radio listener. There's a jingle currently being played on a radio commercial for an electronics retailer, Sharaf DG, which consists of a large sampled section from "The Wall" track.
The music is the same but the lyrics have been changed for a promotion of some sort.
I am a huge Pink Floyd fan and think it's sacrilege that this awful commercial has been done.
If they have approved of this commercial then it's a tragic that they've sold out, especially to a none-decrypt retailer in the middle east!
Thanks.

Answer
Hi Sagaren,
I wouldn't worry about it.  Parodies are allowed without having to obtain permission from the artist.  My suggestion is to call the radio station and ask them what commercial that is and who its advertising.  Let the program Director know you didn't like it and why.  Also let the advertisers also know you're upset with their use of Floyd's music in their commercial.  Boycott them.  That would be more effective and Floyd might appreciate you for your efforts.

Anyway... here's the address.

Roger Waters
c/o Mark Fenwick Management
63 New Bond Street
London
W1A 3BS
UK


I hope this helps... please don't forget to rate my answer.

Best,
Doc
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