The Riffs Of Y&T

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Y&T formed in 1974 and have been releasing albums and touring ever since. I was first introduced to their music with the song "Meanstreak" on a cassette compilation called 'Masters of Metal.'
I've been a huge fan ever since. Dave Meniketti is one of the best guitarists and singers going and he's written some timeless guitar riffs.
I've chosen a cross section of some of the Y&T riffs and songs that meant something to me as a fan and guitar player, but there are so many other riffs I could have included! This video is already over 20 minutes long so this will have to do for now. If you are new to Y&T consider this an introduction to the band, and if you are a long time fan, like me, I hope you enjoy playing these riffs!
Y&T rocks!

[NickLaytonGuitar]

Meanstreak 2:24
Summertime Girls 4:16
Rescue Me 7:10
I Believe In You 10:07
Don't Stop Runnin' 13:12
LA Rocks 16:10
Eyes Of A Stranger 17:35
Lonely Side Of Town 19:15
Dirty Girl 21:20

[mbert]

Great video, didnt want it too end. Halloween night in 80's with Motley Crue opening, then Randy Hanson and Y&T headlining. They just rocked! Absolute stellar performance I'll never forget. And ragweed joints were a buck!

[thomasmoxley]

I am a third generation San Franciscan that followed Yesterday and Today from the Old Waldorf { two drink minimum} to the Stone. There were maybe 50 people or less in the Audience back then. Always a Kick Ass show. My last Y and T show was at the Cornerstone in Berkley. I had a VIP pass and sat right above stage right. Mrs Meniketti handed me a Bottle of the Meniketti Contagious 2016 Chardonnay. Dave is a Powerhouse that should be elevated to Guitar God Status.

[lowdz]

Awesome Nick. I’ve been a huge Y&T fan since my mate played Earthshaker to me. Meniketti is a great player and singer. Always great live. Thanks for this, will steal some of these riffs.

[jmmore]

Thank you for all your videos. They are very much appreciated.

[dalefromshelby]

I just saw Y&T Saturday night in Asheville NC. I just posted three songs I filmed and I also bought the DVD on with the show documentary about Y&T it's got to be one of the best rock documentaries I've ever seen. It's a two disc set almost 5 hours long.

[verticaltwinx]

I had that cassette too! I was (and still am) a die hard Y&T fan... The only sticker on my truck is Y&T. Dave's songwriting and riffs still hold up as some of the best, dig his gritty yet melodic lead playing too. My wife and I saw them 3 times in the last few years in KC and got to meet him after one show and shake his hand. Thanks for posting this!! \m/

[bretlacy]

Could not of asked for a better vid of Meniketti's Awsum Riffs!
Thank you

[jmata]

Just watched on with the show documentary and brought me here.
That lead rips for rescue me, I remember seeing them at the orange pavilion in San Bernardino back in the 80s Dave Meniketti is one of those monster players and he can sing with the best of them!
Thanks

[bigmonsdangolfuzzjamboree]

Man, what a blast from the past! I got that tape for my 6th birthday.

[glenkepic]

I can dig this. Fan since '76 and covered (or tried) tunes in a band.

[sierraridgereaper]

Hurricane baby... Dave is right up there with Michael, Matthias and Uli... Dave's vibrato is awesome.

[jmata]

Yes, I had that tape! I couldn't believe that a tape like that existed for that time.
Krokus, van halen, dio, kiss.
I taught myself that riff from y&t from that cassette.
Awsome stuff, thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[AWAKENDUSK]

Probably the most underated hard rock band of all time .
Fell in love with them with there life concert on MTV...yes there once was music on Music television....lol

[OrbitalStereo]

Fantastic video. It’s so good to see Y&T music broken down in this way, so we can really appreciate the creativity of a highly underrated band. How the hell Dave Meniketti does not get into the top 100 greatest guitarists is beyond me! Keep rockin 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[ianupton]

Absolutely brilliant playing and sound .I would love the tabs to I believe in you .
Keep up the great work 🎸♥️💪🤘

[fireflymountain]

I saw these guys 10 years ago for the first time in Mesa Arizona. Such an underrated band and love their music for many years.

[reneotten]

You really are a great player and teacher.

[richb]

Brilliant lesson Nick - always loved Y&T and Dave Meniketti's lead playing, cool riffs and a wonderful tone (Dave and John Sykes have the best Les Paul Hard Rock tones) . BTW love your and Jay Palmer's "Exotic Lead Power pack" ...Aces !!.... awesome beyond belief - Thank you.

[backonemore]

Y&T has some tasty riffs for sure, Don’t Stop Running has always been my favorite from them, great lesson!!