This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Poison 1990 - 2012 Backstage Pass Lot. This auction features a collection of 21 backstage passes and laminates from the rock band Poison. The lot includes items dating back to the 1990's Flesh & Blood tour, with 4 laminates and 17 stick-on passes. Some of these passes have slight wear, including a few missing parts of their backing paper, indicative of their use and history.
Additional Information: Poison, an American glam metal band that rose to fame in the mid-1980s, was known for their energetic live performances and hits such as "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Talk Dirty to Me." The band's 1990 'Flesh & Blood' album further solidified their popularity, reaching multi-platinum status. These passes provide a tangible connection to the band's touring history during a period marked by significant rock and metal influence.
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.
Condition: The passes are in very good to good condition, with common signs of age, use, and storage. A couple of the passes are missing part of their backing paper.
SKU: RZC1012