With maybe the exception of Ratt at their early peak, none of those bands are close to being in Meneketti’s league. Not in vocals, guitar playing, or songwriting.
Y & T didn't have a catchy name. Seen them 3 times in concert, still sounds the same. One time Mike the Drummer had a Broken arm and played one handed, I know Rick Allen from Def Leppard plays one handed due to an accident but he has electronic help. I don't care for the bass player, too much theatrics.
@@markmiller3145 let me get this straight, those late 70's and early 80's albums were full of autotune ? Hmmmmm, and this live performance is autotuned , especially that part at 12:35 🤣
No sheet he's 70 ??? I didn't know... That's amazing he sounds like he does.. Saw this local band a few times back in the day at a few small venues.. Good times..
When my grandpa was 70, he sat on the porch in his overalls barely able to hear, spitting into a coffee can and rambling on incoherently about the old days. I'll take this version of 70 any day over that. Dave not only still has it, he has it in spades!
Ronnie James Dio was a big fan of Dave Meniketti - he said he was highly underrated as a vocalist and I couldn't agree more - great guitarist and those vocals still intact 50 years later - respect!
Was never a big Y&T fan but man did they absolutely crush it here live. No forgetting words, ad libbing, singing it/playing it differently than every 80’s band does today. Bravo Mr. Meniketti and band
@@dankrantz4393 yep, I try and see them every year. In Aug in Petaluma he crushed it big time. His shows have always been quality, but he’s 70 man. Are you kidding me, it was not far off the level of the Black Tiger Tour. How many bands can do that. I tell all the young folk that want to see an 80s metal band…… don’t miss Y and T.
Meniketti created the early Rock foundation, other great bands, all launched from. How they are not in the Hall of Shame is nothing short of pure lack of knowing what Rock-n-Roll is made from.
Actually ALL the great rockers need to not be in the hall of fame. They deserve better. That place deserves no accolades. It has nothing to do with Rock and Roll! So much talent overlooked over the years so the Bruce Springsteens, and pop band bullshit can stroke their "I got another award" egos. Pretty depressing really.
Actually Y&T influenced my entire youth and probably is one of the main reasons to become a Drummer. I saw them supporting ACDC in Germany just released the Black Tiger Album. Thank u guys for teaching me how to Rock n Roll 👍
Growing up in the Bay Area, Y&T had a huge place in my musical life. My buddy and I rode motorcycles down to L.A. to watch a couple of shows in the early 80's and the opening band was Metallica! Was fortunate to see them both again at Day On The Green in '86. Lars and James were big fans, used to play Y&T at soundcheck, and it showed in their music. Mean Street's opening chromatic line was the basis for Master of Puppets and a few more musical cues show up in the first 2 'tallica albums. (Rescue Me/Fade to Black) For the past 40 years or so, I've made it a point to catch a Y&T show whenever they are in town and have never been disappointed. 🔥🔥🎸🎸🤘🤘🤘
Meneketti A Class Act In Being A True Legend.. Just as excited to see him here as i did in 78' No Disrespect to the rest of the band. Great work by the Camera-fan - who knows there is more than one guy in a group.
Pride of the san francisco bay area. At one time the music scene out here kicked ass. I saw Y and T back in the eighties when I was a teenager. There shows rocked. To me Y and T will always be Dave Meneketti, Joey Alves, Phil Kennemore, and Leonard Haze, very underrated drummer. In their hay day they were better than poision, ratt, and motli crue. No gimmicks, just good old good time rock and roll. RIP Leonard and Phil. 🤘🏻✌🏼
Dave is still hands down one of the greatest rock guitarists around. I've met both him and his wife Jill and they are some of the most down to earth people in the spotlight you'll ever meet. Dave and the whole Y&T band need to be inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame.
Saw these guys as Yesterday and Today at a keg Party, San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Back when you could do that sort of thing and charge $5. Never forget it. Badass as ever.🤙
I saw them at Winterland when they were still known as Yesterday & Today. Dave Meniketti, Joey Alves, Phil Kennemore and the insane one, Leonard Haze. Those were the days.
God bless these guys. Caught them first time on the "Black Tiger" tour at the Country Club in Reseda, CA. Completely blown away and still amazed today. Dave is definately one of the greatest singers/song writers/guitartist ever. Rock In Peace Phil, Leonard and Joey
I booked there for college bands for RIP. Jim Rissmiller presents had we had the Detroit famous the Rockets and Australia Angels, UFO, of course Cheap Trick
I saw them play at a dive in Seattle back in 2016 I believe it was. Dave said “I want to apologize I’m not 100% right now as I’m getting over the flu.” Christ! If that wasn’t 100% I can’t even begin to imagine what 100% was. He sounded amazing! I’m glad he’s back and looking healthy. Hopefully he stays that way whether he’s playing or retired.
Dave and crew are phenomenal. I'm glad he's kept these 3 superstar musicians with him for quite a while. If you told me a ticket was $50 to see this band I'd pay $100. That tight and that solid.
The only knock I have about Y&T is they didn't put out more quality albums!!! Saw them in Brooklyn, NY in 1983 still have my stub. A great underrated BAND!!!
Y & T was one of my first concerts as a teen. I instantly became a fan. My cover band opened for them about 2 decades later. I met Dave after the show and told him my life had now come full circle. He had his wife take a pic of us and I never know what happened with it. I want to meet him again and take a pic of my own! A highly underrated band!!!
When others my age in those days were listening to Priest, Maiden, Quite Riot... I was listening to Y&T, Dokken, RATT, and Queensryche... mainly because I thought they were better bands. Dave still sounds great. Y&T rocks!
These guys still rock - I saw them in the mid-80's at the Santa Clara County Fair in San Jose. Outdoor show and to this day it was one of the loudest shows that I ever attended. My ears were still ringing 2-3 days after the show.
in St Louis in the 80s, the only song I ever heard from this band was Don't Stop Runnin. Great song, but it wasn't enough to make me buy the album, as money was tight workin part- time at McDonalds in 85 in high school.. They were essentially unknown here
Loved Y&T! Saw them at a small show set up outside a steak house in LA in 1987 with Ace Frehley and an opening band just hitting the scene named Guns N Roses. Axl was drunk and the crowd boo'd them offstage after 3 songs. Saw them all over MTV a few months later and bought Appetite on cassette. The good old days.
When I was a kid Dave he would come to our house have dinner do my sister and then show me a couple of guitar licks out in the front room what a cool guy
Had the priveledge of meeting these guys in Cardiff UK several years back. Legends all of them and extremely down to earth and approachable. I've seen them with Joey, Big Phill and Leonard Haze in years gone by at big festivals and yes its a travesty they never headlined these 50k to 70k gigs. Did they ever whinge and moan? Nope .. they just got on with it and rocked the shit out of everywhere they played. Happy to be up there picking up new fans along the way. I have to be honest, this line up is as good as any of them. Of course, there will be fans that dont like change but these changes were forced on them. Mike and John have been with Dave for well over 20yrs now and Aaron, whilst a relatively "newbie", is a great fit, rock solid and does exactly what he needs to do for the band. I for one am grateful that Dave is still here with us, over his health issues, still cutting it with first class singing and playing ability and this can only be done with first class muscians on stage with him. The line up has changed, but the songs remain and Dave is still absolutely smashing it. Love it .... cannot wait for Y&T to come back to Cardiff later this year. Im 58yrs old but I tell you what, I will be right down the front. Long may they continue as they are one of THE most honest, genuine and sincere rock bands on the planet. Period !! Enjoy them while you can ppl🤘🤘
Thank you Dave, for keeping it alive this long, absolute fan since Earthshaker. I'd say more but it would just date us both so....... again ....Love the Y n T !
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One of the most criminally under-rated bands in the history of rock. Should have been as big and famous as Crue, Poison, Ratt, et al.
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride
Agreed. I saw them many times in L.A. in the 80s. Such a great band. Absolutely superior to 99% of what was out there, which was mostly crap.
With maybe the exception of Ratt at their early peak, none of those bands are close to being in Meneketti’s league. Not in vocals, guitar playing, or songwriting.
Y & T didn't have a catchy name. Seen them 3 times in concert, still sounds the same. One time Mike the Drummer had a Broken arm and played one handed, I know Rick Allen from Def Leppard plays one handed due to an accident but he has electronic help. I don't care for the bass player, too much theatrics.
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"...due to an accident..."
Yeah bruh
As in having his arm ripped off.
Not like he could just put it in a sling or anything.
One of the very few guys from this era that still belongs on a rock n roll stage. This band never got the glory it deserved.
for Meneketti to sing and play like this at his age is amazing, no auto tune and back tracks like most big 80s bands, wow
There is auto tune used....wake up man.....
@@markmiller3145 let me get this straight, those late 70's and early 80's albums were full of autotune ? Hmmmmm, and this live performance is autotuned , especially that part at 12:35 🤣
And still rocking full stacks.
@@markmiller3145 tf are you talking about? If you can’t tell these are pure live vocals, then you don’t know shit about playing live.
@@markmiller3145 How dare you say Y&T is using auto tune! Really? Auto tune is for modern day hip hop and r and b homos.
Dave Meniketti is the most underrated guitarist out there. At 70, he can still smoke over half the so called talent out there.
Well said.
I agree ! Steve Lukather from Toto is very underrated also .
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Agree, few guitarists are top of the line both live and in the studio like Lukather.
And his voice is still great too!
Dave is 70! When my grandpa was 70, he didn't play in a rock band in front of thousands of people... Keep rockin Dave!
😂😂😂😂
Everybody grows old, but you don’t have to get boring and dull. There’s this weird idea that you stop having fun after a certain age.
No sheet he's 70 ??? I didn't know... That's amazing he sounds like he does.. Saw this local band a few times back in the day at a few small venues.. Good times..
When my grandpa was 70, he sat on the porch in his overalls barely able to hear, spitting into a coffee can and rambling on incoherently about the old days. I'll take this version of 70 any day over that. Dave not only still has it, he has it in spades!
Dave sounds amazing.... Clean and sober for so many years has paid off!!!
One of the best voices in the music world, a real stand out.
Didnt know he ever was a booze/drugs kinda man.
Dave Meniketti is so underrated as a Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter and live performer. He is a legend, period!!!
Wow. Dave needs to teach all these older singers that you can still pull these songs off no matter how old. He sounds amazing
That voice is as good now as it was when I saw them in the 80s Dave is a legend 🎸
Ronnie James Dio was a big fan of Dave Meniketti - he said he was highly underrated as a vocalist and I couldn't agree more - great guitarist and those vocals still intact 50 years later - respect!
Coming from the great Mr. Dio it is the best credential.
That voice - US Rock Royalty.
Dave is the most underrated singer songwriter ever what a voice
Amen to that brother
I agree with this!
50 years on the road and still rocking like the very first day. Go Y&T!!!!!!
Don't Stop Runnin' is one of the greatest rock tunes ever. Y & T is and was a grossly underrated rock band.
RIP Leonard, Joey and Phil!!
Only UFO has been hit that hard
Damm, after all these years Dave's still got it!
This band deserves soooo much more recognition....
Y & T BABY!!!!
Dave Meniketti is a Bay Area rock legend. Y&T is still a force after 50 years! 🔊🎶
Was never a big Y&T fan but man did they absolutely crush it here live. No forgetting words, ad libbing, singing it/playing it differently than every 80’s band does today. Bravo Mr. Meniketti and band
@@dankrantz4393 yep, I try and see them every year. In Aug in Petaluma he crushed it big time. His shows have always been quality, but he’s 70 man. Are you kidding me, it was not far off the level of the Black Tiger Tour. How many bands can do that. I tell all the young folk that want to see an 80s metal band…… don’t miss
Y and T.
dave needs to be in the hall of fame no doubt so underrated huge influence
Meniketti created the early Rock foundation, other great bands, all launched from. How they are not in the Hall of Shame is nothing short of pure lack of knowing what Rock-n-Roll is made from.
Actually ALL the great rockers need to not be in the hall of fame. They deserve better. That place deserves no accolades. It has nothing to do with Rock and Roll! So much talent overlooked over the years so the Bruce Springsteens, and pop band bullshit can stroke their "I got another award" egos. Pretty depressing really.
Dave is quite a talent and I'm sure he's done well for himself over the years,he is highly respected in the business I've heard
Dave still absolutely kills on the solos. Great talent and terribly under-appreciated!
No downstep needed. I'm in my 60s and been listening to Dave when I was in my teens. Rock on Y@T .
Man, Dave hasn't missed a step. One of my favorite bands in the 80s and they still sound just as great.
Meniketti has always been one of the best in the biz ! One of the few that were born to be a rockstar !
What a great sound from Dave and band. This guy is singing and playing phenomenally well!! After all these years Dave sounds great as ever.
One of rock's most under-appreciated vocalists.
If I didn't see 2024 in the title I would swear this was done couple decades ago.
After all these years, Y&T still kicks 🦵 ass!
Actually Y&T influenced my entire youth and probably is one of the main reasons to become a Drummer. I saw them supporting ACDC in Germany just released the Black Tiger Album. Thank u guys for teaching me how to Rock n Roll 👍
I was there too...in Frankfurt...absolute brutal killer show....still goosebumps thinking on that night...
Most under rated lead guitarist singer song writer for the last 40 years rock on Dave you are and always be spot on you are a legend
Growing up in the Bay Area, Y&T had a huge place in my musical life. My buddy and I rode motorcycles down to L.A. to watch a couple of shows in the early 80's and the opening band was Metallica! Was fortunate to see them both again at Day On The Green in '86. Lars and James were big fans, used to play Y&T at soundcheck, and it showed in their music. Mean Street's opening chromatic line was the basis for Master of Puppets and a few more musical cues show up in the first 2 'tallica albums. (Rescue Me/Fade to Black) For the past 40 years or so, I've made it a point to catch a Y&T show whenever they are in town and have never been disappointed. 🔥🔥🎸🎸🤘🤘🤘
This band deserved to be so much more appreciated. And they still sound awesome today. Meniketti sounds amazing still. The whole band does.
One of the most underrated bands of their era. They always rock!
Good to see a good sized crowd come out. Saw them a couple weeks before this and they are still fantastic.
Wow, they still sound fresh and amazing like 40 years ago.
Awesome energy!! Thats what keep ya going!!
Dave is an old school rock star. He sounds amazing.
(t)his voice is just incredible... cant believe... one of the most underrated hard rock bands of all time...
😢RIP Leonard Haze. Ive drummed for 60 years. He was the perfect element of Y_&. T. RIP. Drum brother.
This band rips hard, Dave sounds crazy good for all he's been through, the band is tight and has great energy. Long Live Y & T
Dave Meniketti - What a hero!
Love Dave! What a player he is, not to mention that voice
Y&T sound as good as they ever have!
His guitar skills are still outstanding
Dave has alway been a double threat....great singer, great player.....RIP Leonard Haze
set of pipes on this guy , such a fantastic tone .
His voice is still amazing.
Captain Dave still bringin’ the heat 👊⚾️👊
Y&T has always kicked ass. They sound the same as they did in the 80’s. Love these guys. 🎸🤘🏼👍🏻
Y&t was awesome in the day. Way underrated ! Musicians to a T ! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
I saw Y&T at the Dutch Pinkpop Festival 1982, and can honestly say I'm absolutely delighted they're still going & at this level too!!!
🙏
Wasn’t at pinkpop in person unfortunately, they did broadcast it live on national tv. Superb performance, especially Black Tiger.
Y so theme also in Pinkpop 82 . Great.!!!
Still great after all of these years!
Wow , Dave still has the pipes. Hasn't lost a touch.
Meneketti A Class Act In Being A True Legend..
Just as excited to see him here as i did in 78'
No Disrespect to the rest of the band.
Great work by the Camera-fan - who knows there is more than one guy in a group.
Pride of the san francisco bay area. At one time the music scene out here kicked ass. I saw Y and T back in the eighties when I was a teenager. There shows rocked. To me Y and T will always be Dave Meneketti, Joey Alves, Phil Kennemore, and Leonard Haze, very underrated drummer. In their hay day they were better than poision, ratt, and motli crue. No gimmicks, just good old good time rock and roll. RIP Leonard and Phil. 🤘🏻✌🏼
Dave still sounds great! Very underrated band.
Dave is still hands down one of the greatest rock guitarists around. I've met both him and his wife Jill and they are some of the most down to earth people in the spotlight you'll ever meet. Dave and the whole Y&T band need to be inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame.
Always loved Y&T! He's a real singer!
damn,the voice is still there!!!thanks.for sharing!!!
Saw these guys as Yesterday and Today at a keg Party, San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Back when you could do that sort of thing and charge $5. Never forget it. Badass as ever.🤙
One of the best voices of all time
This band brings back some truly great memories….❤️❤️
Dave doesn't seem to have lost a thing!! He has my utmost respect. As mentioned below....no auto tune or backing tracks.
I saw them at Winterland when they were still known as Yesterday & Today. Dave Meniketti, Joey Alves, Phil Kennemore and the insane one, Leonard Haze. Those were the days.
Midnight in Tokyo is still favorite, but love all the songs...Thanks Gus for touring...
'Gus....say's, 'your welcome'
@jurgencuypers8350 It was Typo, Guys
I saw them in Nashville in 1983/84 with Dokken and Twisted Sister as the headliner. Great show. A lifetime ago.
These cats always bring it ... Dave's the Man ...❤
God bless these guys. Caught them first time on the "Black Tiger" tour at the Country Club in Reseda, CA. Completely blown away and still amazed today. Dave is definately one of the greatest singers/song writers/guitartist ever. Rock In Peace Phil, Leonard and Joey
The country club was an amazing venue in the early 80s! Saw many great bands there as a teenager.
@@timshaw5963 We were probably at some of the same shows
I booked there for college bands for RIP. Jim Rissmiller presents had we had the Detroit famous the Rockets and Australia Angels, UFO, of course Cheap Trick
@@mrappy1 Saw Schenker there on his first solo show
I've been to The Country Club in Reseda back in the day in 1982
Still the KING!!! Absolutely a joy to watch him killing it at his age!!!! 👍👍👍👍
I had these guys on heavy rotation in 1980. Saw them at the Hollywood Starwood, rock-n-roll forever
I saw them play at a dive in Seattle back in 2016 I believe it was. Dave said “I want to apologize I’m not 100% right now as I’m getting over the flu.” Christ! If that wasn’t 100% I can’t even begin to imagine what 100% was. He sounded amazing! I’m glad he’s back and looking healthy. Hopefully he stays that way whether he’s playing or retired.
Jesus what a guitar player. Wide expressive bends, no flubs. Awesome.
Thanks bro!! I am definitely an awesome guitar player! I appreciate the compliment!! 🤘🤘
His number #1 Nice still seeing him playing that Gibson Les Paul from 30 years ago.
Without a doubt one of the most seasoned road warriors around. Dave and the band kill it every night. It’s criminal they are not bigger than they are.
Still awesome to hear in my seasoned age.
Dam it went fast 😕 ✌️
Dave and crew are phenomenal. I'm glad he's kept these 3 superstar musicians with him for quite a while. If you told me a ticket was $50 to see this band I'd pay $100. That tight and that solid.
The only knock I have about Y&T is they didn't put out more quality albums!!! Saw them in Brooklyn, NY in 1983 still have my stub. A great underrated BAND!!!
Y & T was one of my first concerts as a teen. I instantly became a fan. My cover band opened for them about 2 decades later. I met Dave after the show and told him my life had now come full circle. He had his wife take a pic of us and I never know what happened with it. I want to meet him again and take a pic of my own! A highly underrated band!!!
When others my age in those days were listening to Priest, Maiden, Quite Riot... I was listening to Y&T, Dokken, RATT, and Queensryche... mainly because I thought they were better bands.
Dave still sounds great. Y&T rocks!
Great band Lead guitar and vocals still amazing . Dave’s gotta be close to 70 unbelievable
These guys still rock - I saw them in the mid-80's at the Santa Clara County Fair in San Jose. Outdoor show and to this day it was one of the loudest shows that I ever attended. My ears were still ringing 2-3 days after the show.
in St Louis in the 80s, the only song I ever heard from this band was Don't Stop Runnin. Great song, but it wasn't enough to make me buy the album, as money was tight workin part- time at McDonalds in 85 in high school.. They were essentially unknown here
Loved Y&T! Saw them at a small show set up outside a steak house in LA in 1987 with Ace Frehley and an opening band just hitting the scene named Guns N Roses. Axl was drunk and the crowd boo'd them offstage after 3 songs. Saw them all over MTV a few months later and bought Appetite on cassette. The good old days.
So , he kicked cancer?! Awesome!
This guy is a true dyed in the wool RnR veteran and has seen it all come and go and still is rocking!
🎉🫶 i never forget 12.12.1982 Zürich
I saw Y&T first time. Supporting AC/DC and They burned down the house!🎉
First time I hear this. Why??? It is AMAZING!!! I‘m from Germany, in this case: God save youtube and the internet …👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍🍀
Kudos for Dave getting a classic Les Paul Marshall tone out of a Mesa amp. Very rare.
Wow. Dave's gotta have the best voice out of all the 80's rock bands.. And Meanstreak !!! My favourite all time song
Dave is so overlooked as a player.
When I was a kid Dave he would come to our house have dinner do my sister and then show me a couple of guitar licks out in the front room what a cool guy
Simple stage …. This is who we are and we are here to play
Glad to see Dave out there, Healthy, ripping it up and sounding as good as ever....
Dave is superb, voice, guitarist, n still looks great. Superb band.
Havent seen them live since Daves 50th birthday bash in Redwood City!..still got the voice 20 years later!!
Had the priveledge of meeting these guys in Cardiff UK several years back. Legends all of them and extremely down to earth and approachable. I've seen them with Joey, Big Phill and Leonard Haze in years gone by at big festivals and yes its a travesty they never headlined these 50k to 70k gigs. Did they ever whinge and moan? Nope .. they just got on with it and rocked the shit out of everywhere they played. Happy to be up there picking up new fans along the way. I have to be honest, this line up is as good as any of them. Of course, there will be fans that dont like change but these changes were forced on them. Mike and John have been with Dave for well over 20yrs now and Aaron, whilst a relatively "newbie", is a great fit, rock solid and does exactly what he needs to do for the band. I for one am grateful that Dave is still here with us, over his health issues, still cutting it with first class singing and playing ability and this can only be done with first class muscians on stage with him. The line up has changed, but the songs remain and Dave is still absolutely smashing it. Love it .... cannot wait for Y&T to come back to Cardiff later this year. Im 58yrs old but I tell you what, I will be right down the front. Long may they continue as they are one of THE most honest, genuine and sincere rock bands on the planet. Period !! Enjoy them while you can ppl🤘🤘
Yeah grew up un this stuff.
Always wanted to rock out with grand pa I’m waiting for 70 anniversary when they are 90!!!!😅
Nice crowd! Y&T still pullin' 'em. Love it!
Still sounds great and of course plays the hell out of a guitar. Sounds better than he did years ago. He’s like a fine wine. Never ages
No Joey, no Phil, no Leonard, but Dave carries the torch. I saw Dave and the boys in the Bay Area way back when they were Yesterday & Today.
Thank you Dave, for keeping it alive this long, absolute fan since Earthshaker. I'd say more but it would just date us both so....... again ....Love the Y n T !