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Offered Here: Van Halen 1990s - 2000s Lot of 7 Roadie Related Laminated Passes. This lot features seven laminated passes that offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of a roadie. The passes, belonging to legendary guitar technician Randall "Zeke" Clark, include unique and rarely seen items such as a Roadie's Creed badge, a Disney-related Mickey laminate, a Big G Invitational access to anything pass, a don't set yourself on fire pass, a Marlboro laminate, a meal ticket laminate, and a pass to "Duke's 5th Wheel Lounge." Each item shows heavy wear, indicative of its use throughout multiple tours.
Additional Information: These passes come from the era when Randall "Zeke" Clark was an integral part of Van Halen's crew, a period marked by albums like "5150," "OU812," and "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge." This was a time when Van Halen was transitioning through different band dynamics and styles, marking their position in rock history.
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 passes are in good used condition, showing the expected wear from being actively utilized throughout tours.
SKU: RZC1076