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Offered Here: Van Halen 1981 Fair Warning Triple A Backstage Pass. This is a single backstage pass from Van Halen's 1981 Fair Warning tour. Labeled #2, it was humorously issued to "Bikus Dikus," referencing Monty Python's Life of Brian. The pass is punched twice, likely for attachment to a lanyard, and remains in very good condition.
Additional Information: Van Halen's Fair Warning tour supported their fourth studio album, also titled "Fair Warning," released in 1981. Known for its darker tone compared to previous albums, it has been noted for its innovative guitar work by Eddie Van Halen. The album includes tracks such as "Unchained" and "Mean Street," highlighting the band's musical prowess during this period.
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 pass is in very good condition, retaining its original structure and visual appeal without significant flaws.
SKU: RZC1087