Y&T
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Y&T is an American
hard rock
/heavy metal
band formed in 1974. They hail from Oakland, California
. The band released two studio albums on London Records
as Yesterday & Today in the 1970s, before shortening their name to Y&T and releasing several albums on A&M Records
beginning in 1981, as well as albums on Geffen Records
, Avex Records, and others. The band was originally co-managed by Herbie Herbert (who also managed Journey
) and Louis "Lou" Bramy. The band has sold over 4 million albums worldwide to date.
and Wayne Stitzer. Dave Meniketti
auditioned for the job of guitar player in 1973. The band's name was inspired by The Beatles
' album of the same name
. The original lineup consisted of Haze on drums, Stitzer on piano, Gardner on bass, and Meniketti on lead vocals and lead guitar. After Wayne Stitzer quit the group, Bob Gardner went from bass to rhythm guitar and piano, and Phil Kennemore was brought in on bass. In 1974, Gardner left the group and was replaced by Joey Alves
The band released their first two studio albums, their self-titled debut and Struck Down
, through London Records
in 1976 and 1978 respectively. A new record deal in 1980 with A&M Records
prompted the band to shorten their moniker to simply Y&T, and encores with fans chanting "Y&T, Y&T, Y&T" sealed the condensed name.
The band's first three studio albums under A&M, Earthshaker, released in 1981, Black Tiger
, released in 1982, and Mean Streak
, released in 1983, did not gain mainstream exposure, but are regarded as some of the band's best work. Songs off the record Earthshaker make up an important part of the band's live shows.
, released in 1984, became the band's highest charting and selling album, reaching #46 on the Billboard 200
. The album produced Y&T's first big radio hit Don't Stop Runnin' ; the rights to She's A Liar were purchased by Dr Pepper
and used in an ad campaign. To date, In Rock We Trust has sold over 450,000 copies, close to reaching gold certification
status. This album was the only Y&T album to chart in Canada, reaching #77 on the RPM chart.
The band's 1985 hit "Summertime Girls", off their seventh studio album Down for the Count
, became the band's highest charting hit to date, reaching #55 on the Billboard Hot 100
and #17 on the U.S. mainstream rock charts. It received tremendous airplay worldwide, played frequently in the Baywatch
television series, is graced in several feature films, received heavy rotation on MTV
as well as MTV’s top video playlists, and gets regular airplay today on classic rock
radio stations throughout the United States.
Leonard Haze was replaced by Jimmy DeGrasso
in 1986 and Joey Alves was replaced by Stef Burns in 1989. DeGrasso and Burns later played together with Alice Cooper
in the 1990s.
Y&T's last studio album before their breakup was Ten
, released in 1990. The album features some ballad highlights, such as "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark", "Ten Lovers", and "Come in from the Rain", together with a few straight-forward hard rock songs, including "Hard Times", "City", "Surrender", and the fastest track Y&T ever recorded, the speed metal
song "Goin' Off the Deep End".
The band officially disbanded in 1991, concluding with the strong live album Yesterday & Today Live.
, and was replaced by rhythm guitarist/backing vocalist John Nymann, who was an old friend of the band, previously singing backing vocals on Down for the Count. In 2006, Haze was asked to step down and was replaced by Mike Vanderhule on drums. Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore have been the only constant members of the band since its formation in 1974.
In 2006, a complete concert in the Netherlands
was captured on the live DVD One Hot Night.
In 2009, Y&T inked a deal with Italy's Frontiers Records
for the release of the band's twelfth studio album to be released in May 2010. Titled Facemelter
, it is their first proper studio album in thirteen years (since 1997's Endangered Species
).
Y&T played the Download Festival
, at Donington Park
in June 2010.
today.
Note: The band itself formed in 1974, disbanded in 1991, and began performing sporadically in 1995 until officially reuniting in 2001.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
/heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band formed in 1974. They hail from Oakland, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The band released two studio albums on London Records
London Records
London Records, referred to as London Recordings in logo, is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 to 1979, then becoming a semi-independent label....
as Yesterday & Today in the 1970s, before shortening their name to Y&T and releasing several albums on A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
beginning in 1981, as well as albums on Geffen Records
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
, Avex Records, and others. The band was originally co-managed by Herbie Herbert (who also managed Journey
Journey (band)
Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...
) and Louis "Lou" Bramy. The band has sold over 4 million albums worldwide to date.
Early years (1972–1983)
Yesterday and Today was formed in 1972 by Leonard Haze, Bob GardnerBob Gardner
Bob Gardner is a legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado. An United States Air Force veteran and attorney, Gardner was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives as a Republican in 2006...
and Wayne Stitzer. Dave Meniketti
Dave Meniketti
David Alan "Dave" Meniketti is the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist for 70's/80's Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band Y&T. He has also released two solo efforts, one of which is more blues-oriented, but he still tours with Y&T.-History:...
auditioned for the job of guitar player in 1973. The band's name was inspired by The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
' album of the same name
Yesterday and Today
Yesterday and Today is the ninth Capitol release by The Beatles and the eleventh overall American release. It was issued only in the United States and Canada...
. The original lineup consisted of Haze on drums, Stitzer on piano, Gardner on bass, and Meniketti on lead vocals and lead guitar. After Wayne Stitzer quit the group, Bob Gardner went from bass to rhythm guitar and piano, and Phil Kennemore was brought in on bass. In 1974, Gardner left the group and was replaced by Joey Alves
The band released their first two studio albums, their self-titled debut and Struck Down
Struck Down
Struck Down is the second studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Yesterday and Today, released in 1978. It was one of the last rock albums to be released by London Records...
, through London Records
London Records
London Records, referred to as London Recordings in logo, is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 to 1979, then becoming a semi-independent label....
in 1976 and 1978 respectively. A new record deal in 1980 with A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
prompted the band to shorten their moniker to simply Y&T, and encores with fans chanting "Y&T, Y&T, Y&T" sealed the condensed name.
The band's first three studio albums under A&M, Earthshaker, released in 1981, Black Tiger
Black Tiger (album)
Black Tiger is the fourth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1982 through A&M Records. It was recorded at Ridge Farm, in Dorking, County of Surrey, England and produced by Max Norman.-Track listing:...
, released in 1982, and Mean Streak
Mean Streak (album)
Mean Streak is the fifth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1983 through A&M Records.-Track listing:#"Mean Streak" - 4:06#"Straight Thru The Heart" - 4:14#"Lonely Side Of Town" - 4:48#"Midnight In Tokyo" - 5:41...
, released in 1983, did not gain mainstream exposure, but are regarded as some of the band's best work. Songs off the record Earthshaker make up an important part of the band's live shows.
Commercial success and breakup (1984–1991)
Y&T's sixth studio album, In Rock We TrustIn Rock We Trust
In Rock We Trust is the sixth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1984 through A&M Records. The album became the band's highest charting album at the time, reaching #46 on the Billboard 200 charts and coming close to gold status; approximately 450,000 copies sold...
, released in 1984, became the band's highest charting and selling album, reaching #46 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. The album produced Y&T's first big radio hit Don't Stop Runnin' ; the rights to She's A Liar were purchased by Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper is a soft drink, marketed as having a unique flavor. The drink was created in the 1880s by Charles Alderton of Waco, Texas and first served around 1885. Dr Pepper was first nationally marketed in the United States in 1904 and is now also sold in Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, Australia ...
and used in an ad campaign. To date, In Rock We Trust has sold over 450,000 copies, close to reaching gold certification
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
status. This album was the only Y&T album to chart in Canada, reaching #77 on the RPM chart.
The band's 1985 hit "Summertime Girls", off their seventh studio album Down for the Count
Down for the Count (album)
Down for the Count is the seventh studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1985 through A&M Records. It contains the band's biggest hit "Summertime Girls", which charted at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Track listing:...
, became the band's highest charting hit to date, reaching #55 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #17 on the U.S. mainstream rock charts. It received tremendous airplay worldwide, played frequently in the Baywatch
Baywatch
Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
television series, is graced in several feature films, received heavy rotation on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
as well as MTV’s top video playlists, and gets regular airplay today on classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
radio stations throughout the United States.
Leonard Haze was replaced by Jimmy DeGrasso
Jimmy DeGrasso
Jimmy DeGrasso is an American heavy metal drummer. He is currently the drummer for F5.DeGrasso was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1981....
in 1986 and Joey Alves was replaced by Stef Burns in 1989. DeGrasso and Burns later played together with Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
in the 1990s.
Y&T's last studio album before their breakup was Ten
Ten (Y&T album)
Ten is the ninth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1990 through Geffen Records. It was recorded in 1989 and is the last Y&T album released before they disbanded in 1991, the same year Pearl Jam released their debut album, also entitled "Ten"...
, released in 1990. The album features some ballad highlights, such as "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark", "Ten Lovers", and "Come in from the Rain", together with a few straight-forward hard rock songs, including "Hard Times", "City", "Surrender", and the fastest track Y&T ever recorded, the speed metal
Speed metal
Speed metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by Allmusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music....
song "Goin' Off the Deep End".
The band officially disbanded in 1991, concluding with the strong live album Yesterday & Today Live.
Reunion (1995–present)
Y&T temporarily reformed in 1995 with a lineup of Dave Meniketti, Stef Burns, Phil Kennemore, and Jimmy DeGrasso, and performed sporadically afterward. The band officially reunited in 2001 with the same lineup, only with Leonard Haze replacing DeGrasso. Stef Burns left later on that year to join Huey Lewis and the NewsHuey Lewis and the News
Huey Lewis and the News is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California. They had a run of hit singles during the 1980s and early 1990s, eventually scoring a total of 19 top-ten singles across the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Mainstream Rock charts...
, and was replaced by rhythm guitarist/backing vocalist John Nymann, who was an old friend of the band, previously singing backing vocals on Down for the Count. In 2006, Haze was asked to step down and was replaced by Mike Vanderhule on drums. Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore have been the only constant members of the band since its formation in 1974.
In 2006, a complete concert in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
was captured on the live DVD One Hot Night.
In 2009, Y&T inked a deal with Italy's Frontiers Records
Frontiers Records
Frontiers Records is an Italian record label, predominantly producing melodic rock. It was formed in 1996 by Serafino Perugino and is based in Naples, Italy.-History:...
for the release of the band's twelfth studio album to be released in May 2010. Titled Facemelter
Facemelter
Facemelter is the twelfth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, which was released on May 21, 2010 through the Frontiers Records label...
, it is their first proper studio album in thirteen years (since 1997's Endangered Species
Endangered Species (Y&T album)
Endangered Species is the eleventh studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1997 through the Music for Nations label...
).
Y&T played the Download Festival
Download Festival
The Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
, at Donington Park
Donington Park
Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship...
in June 2010.
Death of Phil Kennemore
On January 7, 2011, bassist Phil Kennemore died at the age of 57 after a short battle with lung cancer.Legacy
"Summertime Girls" remains as the band's most widely recognized song, along with fan favorites such as "Mean Streak," "Rescue Me," "Forever" to name a few. Music videos for songs such as "Summertime Girls," "Mean Streak," "Lipstick & Leather," "Don't Stop Runnin'," "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark," and "Contagious" are still featured videos on VH1 ClassicVH1 Classic
VH1 Classic is a television network, launched on May 8, 2000. It is operated as part of MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom and primarily features music videos and concert footage from the 1970s through the mid-1990s, though it formerly included a wider range of genres and time periods...
today.
Current members
- Dave MenikettiDave MenikettiDavid Alan "Dave" Meniketti is the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist for 70's/80's Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band Y&T. He has also released two solo efforts, one of which is more blues-oriented, but he still tours with Y&T.-History:...
– lead guitar, lead vocals (1974–1991, 1995–present) - John Nymann – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2001–present)
- Mike Vanderhule – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2006–present)
- Brad Lang – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
Former members
- Leonard Haze – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1974–1986, 2001–2006)
- Joey Alves – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1974–1989)
- Jimmy DeGrassoJimmy DeGrassoJimmy DeGrasso is an American heavy metal drummer. He is currently the drummer for F5.DeGrasso was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1981....
– drums, percussion, cymbals, backing vocals (1986–1991, 1995–2001) - Stef Burns – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1989–1991, 1995–2003)
- Phil Kennemore – bass, backing vocals (1974–1991, 1995–2011) (deceased)
Session members
- Robert Russ – piano on Struck DownStruck DownStruck Down is the second studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Yesterday and Today, released in 1978. It was one of the last rock albums to be released by London Records...
(1978) - Galen Cook – organ on Struck DownStruck DownStruck Down is the second studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Yesterday and Today, released in 1978. It was one of the last rock albums to be released by London Records...
(1978) - Cherie CurrieCherie CurrieCherie Currie is an American singer, actress and chainsaw artist. Currie was the lead vocalist of The Runaways, a hard rock band from Los Angeles in the mid-to-late 1970s.-Life and career:...
– backing vocals on Struck DownStruck DownStruck Down is the second studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Yesterday and Today, released in 1978. It was one of the last rock albums to be released by London Records...
(1978) - Adam Day – rhythm guitar on Down for the CountDown for the Count (album)Down for the Count is the seventh studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1985 through A&M Records. It contains the band's biggest hit "Summertime Girls", which charted at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Track listing:...
(1985) - Mike Hagen – rhythm guitar backing vocals (1982–1986)
- Randy Nichols – keyboards on Down for the CountDown for the Count (album)Down for the Count is the seventh studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1985 through A&M Records. It contains the band's biggest hit "Summertime Girls", which charted at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Track listing:...
(1985) - Steffen Presley – keyboards (1985)
- Claude SchnellClaude SchnellClaude Schnell is a keyboardist who has been a member of the hard rock/heavy metal bands Magic, Rough Cutt, and Dio. He also played on the Y&T album Down For The Count.Claude Schnell joined Dio in May 1983...
– keyboards on Down for the CountDown for the Count (album)Down for the Count is the seventh studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1985 through A&M Records. It contains the band's biggest hit "Summertime Girls", which charted at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Track listing:...
(1985) - Bill Costa – backing vocals (1985)
- John Nymann – backing vocals on Down for the CountDown for the Count (album)Down for the Count is the seventh studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1985 through A&M Records. It contains the band's biggest hit "Summertime Girls", which charted at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Track listing:...
(1985) - Loren GoldLoren GoldLoren Gold is a Los Angeles based keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter. Raised in Palo Alto, CA, he has toured extensively with international pop and rock acts since 2000. Loren has been the touring keyboardist / vocalist for Roger Daltrey since 2009....
– keyboards on Facemelter (2010)- Steve Smith (musician)
Steve Smith (musician)Steve Elliott Smith is an American drummer who has worked with hundreds of artists in his career, but is mostly known for being the drummer of the rock band Journey during their peak years of success. Modern Drummer magazine readers voted him the #1 All-Around Drummer five years in a row...
– drums on TenTen (Y&T album)Ten is the ninth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1990 through Geffen Records. It was recorded in 1989 and is the last Y&T album released before they disbanded in 1991, the same year Pearl Jam released their debut album, also entitled "Ten"...
(1990)
Lineups
>(1974–1980)
Yesterday and Today- Dave MenikettiDave MenikettiDavid Alan "Dave" Meniketti is the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist for 70's/80's Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band Y&T. He has also released two solo efforts, one of which is more blues-oriented, but he still tours with Y&T.-History:...
– lead guitar, lead vocals - Joey Alves – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Leonard Haze – drums, backing vocals
(1980–1986)
Y&T- Dave Meniketti – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Joey Alves – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Leonard Haze – drums, backing vocals
(1986–1989)
Y&T- Dave Meniketti – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Joey Alves – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jimmy DeGrasso
Jimmy DeGrassoJimmy DeGrasso is an American heavy metal drummer. He is currently the drummer for F5.DeGrasso was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1981....
– drums, backing vocals(1989–1991)
Y&T- Dave Meniketti – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Stef Burns – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jimmy DeGrasso – drums, backing vocals
(1991–1995)
Y&T disbanded(1995–2001)
Y&T partially disbanded- Dave Meniketti – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Stef Burns – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jimmy DeGrasso – drums, backing vocals
(2001)
Y&T- Dave Meniketti – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Stef Burns – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Leonard Haze – drums, backing vocals
(2001–2006)
Y&T- Dave Meniketti – lead guitar, lead vocals
- John Nymann – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Leonard Haze – drums, backing vocals
(2006–2010)
Y&T- Dave Meniketti – lead guitar, lead vocals
- John Nymann – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Mike Vanderhule – drums, backing vocals
- Phil Kennemore – bass guitar, backing vocals
(2010–Present)
Y&T- Dave Meniketti – lead guitar, lead vocals
- John Nymann – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Mike Vanderhule – drums, backing vocals
- Brad Lang – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Steve Smith (musician)
Note: The band itself formed in 1974, disbanded in 1991, and began performing sporadically in 1995 until officially reuniting in 2001.
Studio albums
- Yesterday & Today (1976)
- Struck DownStruck DownStruck Down is the second studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Yesterday and Today, released in 1978. It was one of the last rock albums to be released by London Records...
(1978) - Earthshaker (1981)
- Black TigerBlack Tiger (album)Black Tiger is the fourth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1982 through A&M Records. It was recorded at Ridge Farm, in Dorking, County of Surrey, England and produced by Max Norman.-Track listing:...
(1982) - UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#53 - Mean StreakMean Streak (album)Mean Streak is the fifth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1983 through A&M Records.-Track listing:#"Mean Streak" - 4:06#"Straight Thru The Heart" - 4:14#"Lonely Side Of Town" - 4:48#"Midnight In Tokyo" - 5:41...
(1983) - UK #35 - In Rock We TrustIn Rock We TrustIn Rock We Trust is the sixth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1984 through A&M Records. The album became the band's highest charting album at the time, reaching #46 on the Billboard 200 charts and coming close to gold status; approximately 450,000 copies sold...
(1984) - USBillboard 200The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
#46; UK #33 - Down for the CountDown for the Count (album)Down for the Count is the seventh studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1985 through A&M Records. It contains the band's biggest hit "Summertime Girls", which charted at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Track listing:...
(1985) - Contagious (1987)
- TenTen (Y&T album)Ten is the ninth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1990 through Geffen Records. It was recorded in 1989 and is the last Y&T album released before they disbanded in 1991, the same year Pearl Jam released their debut album, also entitled "Ten"...
(1990) - Musically IncorrectMusically IncorrectMusically Incorrect is the tenth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1995 through the Music for Nations label...
(1995) - Endangered SpeciesEndangered Species (Y&T album)Endangered Species is the eleventh studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released in 1997 through the Music for Nations label...
(1997) - FacemelterFacemelterFacemelter is the twelfth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, which was released on May 21, 2010 through the Frontiers Records label...
(2010)
Live albums
- Open Fire (1985)
- Yesterday & Today Live (1991)
- BBC in Concert: Live on the Friday Rock Show (2000)
Compilation albums
- Anthology (1989)
- Best of '81–'85 (1990)
- Ultimate Collection (2001)
- Unearthed Vol 1 (2003)
- Unearthed Vol 2 (2004)
Singles
- "Alcohol" - U.S.A. – London 5N-250 – with "25 Hours a Day" (1976)
- "Earthshaker" – Japan – London CM-1048 - with "Alcohol" (1976)
- "Rescue Me" – Japan - A&M AMP-738 - with "Knock You Out" (1981)
- "Rescue Me" – Holland - A&M AMS-9213 - with "Shake It Loose" (1981)
- "I Believe In You" - U.K - A&M AMS 8229 - with "Rescue Me" (1981)
- "Forever" – Japan - A&M AMP-750 - with "Hurricane" (1982)
- "Forever" - U.S.A. - A&M 2516-S – with "Black Tiger" (1982)
- "Don't Wanna Lose" - U.K. - A&M AMS-8251 - with "Squeeze" (1982)
- "Don´t Wanna Lose" – South Africa - A&M AMRS-1395 - with "Black Tiger" (1982)
- "Mean Streak" - U.K. - A&M AM-135 - with "Straight Thru the Heart" (1983) - UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#41 - "Midnight In Tokyo" - U.K. - A&M AM-161 - with "Barroom Boogie" (1983)
- "Midnight In Tokyo" – Japan - A&M AMP-783 - with "Mean Streak" (1983)
- "Don't Stop Running" - U.S.A. - A&M AM-2669 - with "Forever" (1984)
- "Don't Stop Running" – Japan - A&M AMP-799 - with "R & R Gonna Save The World" (1984)
- "Rock & Roll Gonna Save The World" - Holland.- A&M-AMS-9791 with "Forever" (1984)
- "Lipstick And Leather" (1984)
- "Summertime Girls" (1985)
- "All American Boy" (1985)
- "Fight For Your Life" (1987)
- "Contagious" (1987)
Videos
- Live at the San Francisco Civic (1985)
- Summertime Girls & All American Boys (1987)
External links
- Official website
- Y&T at MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Leonard Haze at MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- A&M Records artist page
- 1990 & 2006 radio interviews with Dave Meniketti
- Photographs from a Y&T concert in Madrid
- Interview with Dave Meniketti on IronCityRocks.com