This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1990s Bowling Style Crew Shirt. A rare and distinctive black button-up crew shirt styled like a bowling shirt, featuring the iconic rounded VH logo over the left pocket area and white trim on the collar, sleeves, and front pocket. The shirt is labeled as River Washed Jeans and is a modern size X-Large.
Additional Information: During the 1990s, Van Halen was known for their energetic performances and the dynamic lineup changes that marked the era. This period included the band's tours supporting albums like "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," which saw great success on the charts. Crew merchandise from these tours is highly collectible, reflecting the behind-the-scenes life of rock tours.
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 shirt is in very good, lightly worn condition, with common signs of age and storage. It is offered as a collectible piece, reflecting its presence on tours rather than as a wearable item.
SKU: RZC1177