A
fan club is a group that is dedicated to a well-known person, group, idea (such as
history) or sometimes even an inanimate object (such as a famous building). Most fan clubs are run by
fans who devote considerable time and resources to supporting them. There are also "official" fan clubs that are run by someone associated with the person or organization the club is centered on. This is the case for many
musicians,
sports teams, etc.