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Offered Here: Prince 1994 Monaco MTV World Music Award Production Manager Jacket. This unique auction item is the original production manager jacket worn by Randall Zeke Clark during Prince's legendary performance at the MTV World Music Awards on May 4, 1994, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The AMI brand denim jacket, sized large, features a stylish corduroy collar and detailed, custom embroidery. The jacket includes intricate Prince-related details stitched on the left breast and both shoulders, with the artist's iconic love symbol prominently displayed on the back. It is one of only three or four jackets produced for this exclusive event.
Additional Information: During the 1994 MTV World Music Awards, Prince performed in Monte Carlo alongside other notable artists such as Whitney Houston and the Scorpions. The event highlighted his global influence and contribution to music, where he was awarded a Legend Music Award. The jacket is a relic from an iconic night that celebrated his storied career.
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 jacket is in very good condition and has been remarkably well-preserved since the 1994 broadcast. The denim fabric, corduroy collar, and elaborate embroidery all retain excellent structural integrity, crisp colors, and strong visual appeal. It exhibits only minor signs of light wear, natural aging, and long-term storage expected of an authentic, production-used industry garment.
SKU: RZC1054