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Offered Here: Jimmy Buffett 1993 Zeke Clark Issued Backstage Pass With COA
Item Details: Escape to the ultimate tropical paradise of music history with this authentic 1993 backstage pass from Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band. Personally issued to veteran crew member Zeke Clark, this vintage pass dates directly from the legendary singer-songwriter's sun-drenched 1993 Chameleon Caravan tour. The collectible backstage credential is preserved in very good condition, displaying only the minor, common signs of use and age expected of an authentic piece from the road.
Provenance/Authenticity: Randall "Zeke" Clark is a renowned luthier and legendary guitar/amp technician who got his start in the San Francisco music scene in the 70s, working with various A-list artists until moving to LA in the 80s, where he worked for Eddie Van Halen.
From 1985 to 1993, he served as Edward Van Halen’s lead guitar and amp tech, transitioning to the crew with Sammy Hagar to maintain the band's gear through the monumental 5150, OU812, and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge eras.
Beyond his historic tenure as the custodian of Eddie's tone, Clark's elite five-decade career includes building, repairing, and maintaining specialized gear for iconic artists such as Prince, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Heart, Poison, and others. This curated selection of items offers collectors a unique and direct connection to rock history through the hands of a master craftsman who shaped the sound of guitar royalty.
This item was personally handled, vetted, and released by Zeke Clark, ensuring its authenticity and rock-history provenance. Zeke Clark utilizes an Official Personal Signature Stamp to validate and inventory documents and artifacts released directly from his private estate. This item comes with his personal ink-imprinted signature stamp on the certificate of authenticity, which serves as his legally binding, authorized mark of verification and carries the full weight of a hand-signed signature.
Jimmy Buffett built one of popular music's most distinctive careers by blending country, folk, rock and Caribbean influences into a laid-back "island escapism" style, best known through his 1977 hit "Margaritaville." Backed by the Coral Reefer Band, he became one of the most consistent concert draws in North America, cultivating a devoted fan community known as Parrotheads whose tailgating and tropical-themed gatherings turned his shows into communal events. Buffett also extended his persona into bestselling books, restaurants and other ventures, making him a rare example of a musician whose songs grew into a widely recognized lifestyle brand.
Condition: Very good with common signs of age, use, and storage.
SKU: RZC2072