This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1990s Rare Thick Cotton Button Up Crew Shirt. This rare piece is a thick, off-white cotton button-up short sleeve shirt, modern size XLarge, originating from the Van Halen crew collection. It features a pocket with the iconic rounded Van Halen logo, embroidered in red and black with "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" above it. The shirt is a collectible item sourced directly from Edward Van Halen's guitar tech, Zeke Clark.
Additional Information: "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" is Van Halen's ninth studio album, released in 1991, marking a highly successful era in the band's history. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified triple platinum, demonstrating the band's continued popularity 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: Very good, with common signs of age and storage. The shirt appears to be unworn or very lightly worn. It is being sold as a collectible and not a wearable item.
SKU: RZC1171