This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1990s Embroidered Polo Style Black Crew Shirt. This black crew shirt was owned and worn by Edward Van Halen's guitar tech, Zeke Clark. It is a modern size XL with a Puritan brand printed tag. The shirt features gold embroidery over the left pocket with the rounded Van Halen logo and "ZEKE CLARK" underneath.
Additional Information: Van Halen was at the height of their fame in the 1990s, with the band releasing albums such as "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" in 1991. This album reached number one on the Billboard charts and won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. The era marked a time of transition and continued success for the band, with Sammy Hagar as their lead vocalist.
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: Very good, with common signs of age, wear, and storage. This item is being sold as a collectible and not a wearable.
SKU: RZC1168