Reg Strikes Back Reg Strikes Back Reg Strikes Back, released in 1988, is the twenty-first studio album release for Elton John. It was his self-proclaimed comeback album, and his own way of fighting back against bad press. The "Reg" in "Reg Strikes Back" refers to John's birth name, Reginald Kenneth Dwight. In the US the album was certified gold in August 1988 by the RIAA. This was the last album that bassist Dee Murray (albeit without bass) appeared on prior to his death in 1992. Additionally, Nigel Olsson, the longtime drummer for John's band, appears (sans drums) on backing vocals. The tracks "I
Reg Manning Manning did exceptional copper wheel engravings on crystal glass. See his book "Desert in Crystal" (1973). He also produced postcards, jewelry, stationery and water colors, all dealing with Western themes. Manning died on March 10, 1986 in Arizona. His papers are held at Wichita State University, Arizona State University. and Syracuse University. Reg Manning Reginald W. Manning (April 8, 1905 – March 10, 1986), better known as Reg Manning, was an American artist and illustrator, best known for his editorial cartoons. Manning was born in Kansas City, Missouri, but he came to live in Phoenix, Arizona. Manning's only art training