James Taylor Flag Tour '79 Laminate Pass – Authorized by Eric Barrett – Doc Gans

An original tour laminate from James Taylor's Flag Tour 1979, sourced directly from the personal archive of Bill 'Doc' Gans — SHOWCO sound engineer who worked alongside some of the biggest names in rock and roll throughout the 1970s and '80s.

The front features a bold geometric design in gold, red, and pink — the unmistakable graphic language of late-'70s touring production. The reverse carries the number 21 handwritten in ink, a "name" field, and the authorizing signature of Eric Barrett — James Taylor's longtime road manager and one of the most respected figures in the touring world of that era. A pass signed off by Barrett was the real thing. Original metal clip intact with gaffer tape wrap, heavily worn from road use.

• Item: Tour laminate pass, front and back shown
• Artist: James Taylor
• Tour: Flag Tour 1979
• Pass Number: #21 (handwritten on reverse)
• Authorized by: Eric Barrett (signature on reverse)
• Features: Original metal clip with gaffer tape wrap
• Sound Engineer: Bill 'Doc' Gans
• Source: Bill 'Doc' Gans personal archive
• Condition: Heavy road wear throughout — clip wrapped in gaffer tape, delamination consistent with age
• Provenance: From the SHOWCO Archives — the ONLY official source for authenticated SHOWCO ephemera

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