{"product_id":"clapton-ringer","title":"Eric Clapton and His Band Behind the Sun Tour 1985 Ringer Tee | Mike Ponczek's Closet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original 1985 Eric Clapton and His Band \u003cem\u003eBehind the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e Tour ringer tee from the personal collection of SHOWCO sound engineer Mike \"Dr. Funk\" Ponczek.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBehind the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e marked a pivotal moment in Eric Clapton's career — a polished, Phil Collins-produced album that brought him back to the top of the charts. The 1985 tour was a full-scale world run, and this ringer tee is a classic artifact from it. The front features \u003cstrong\u003eERIC CLAPTON and his Band\u003c\/strong\u003e in bold, multicolor painted lettering — each letter a different color, rendered in a loose, expressive brushstroke style that perfectly captures the era. The back carries the \u003cem\u003eBehind the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e sun graphic: a vivid, hand-painted style sun with radiating brushstroke rays in green, yellow, red, and orange, above the script lettering \u003cem\u003eBehind the Sun \/ Tour 1985\u003c\/em\u003e. Blue ringer collar and sleeve trim complete the look. Mike Ponczek was behind the board for this run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine, worn shirt from Mike's personal archive — verified provenance, one of a kind. Note: small stains present — priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eric Clapton and His Band Behind the Sun Tour 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"ERIC CLAPTON and his Band\" in multicolor painted lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Behind the Sun sun graphic with brushstroke rays + \"Behind the Sun \/ Tour 1985\" in script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short sleeve ringer tee — blue collar and sleeve trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with blue ringer trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19\" x 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used — small stains present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike Ponczek personal collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou may also like: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eric-clapton-and-his-band-1985-behind-the-sun-tour-shirt\"\u003eEric Clapton and His Band 1985 Behind the Sun Tour Shirt (Size L)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eric-clapton-behind-the-sun-tour-crew-laminate-mike-ponczeks-closet\"\u003eEric Clapton Behind the Sun Tour Crew Laminate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProceeds from Mike \"Dr. Funk\" Ponczek's Closet benefit SHOWCO alumni and music industry charities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHOWCO ® Archives - Swag Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48469701656770,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1005\/4594\/files\/EC_BAND_WHT_BLU_RINGER_FRONT.jpg?v=1784594388","url":"https:\/\/shop.showcoarchives.com\/products\/clapton-ringer","provider":"SHOWCO ® Archives - Swag Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}