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Offered Here: Paul McCartney 1989-1990 Numbered Backstage Pass. A single, numbered backstage pass from Paul McCartney's first tour under his own name. The 103-gig tour, which ran from 1989 through 1990, included a concert played to what was then the largest stadium crowd in the history of rock and roll, held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This pass is numbered 338 on the reverse.

Additional Information: McCartney's 1989-1990 World Tour was his first major outing since the Wings Over the World tour, marking his return to live performances after a decade. The tour was significant for including songs from his solo career, along with iconic Beatles hits, and was critically acclaimed for its setlist and production.

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

SKU: RZC1006
Paul McCartney 1989-1990 Numbered Backstage Pass w/COA
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