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Offered Here: Van Halen 1988 Rare Japanese OU812 Triple A UDO Backstage Pass. A rare Japanese Access All Areas laminated backstage pass issued by UDO productions, which facilitated a majority of Japanese tours. This pass represents a unique piece from Van Halen’s OU812 tour period and is an unusual find due to its origin and exclusivity.
Additional Information: The "OU812" tour in 1988 was in support of Van Halen's eighth studio album of the same name, which was released on May 24, 1988. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 charts and included singles such as "When It’s Love" and "Finish What Ya Started." The tour was notable for bringing the band's new lineup with Sammy Hagar to international audiences, marking a significant era in their 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 backstage pass is in very good condition, preserved with its original laminate intact, showcasing minimal signs of wear typical of an access pass used during tours.
SKU: RZC1068