Conference napalm::heavy_metal

    I saw Y&T years ago, backing up the Crue. I never bought any of
    their albums, but still think they're a pretty good group. I remember
    them playing another killer song in concert, "Lipstick and Leather".
    Is this song on the same album as Summertime Girls?
    
    BTW, I remember the group talking about their name. They said they
    got it from the Beatles "Yesterday & Today".
                                                   
        Diamond Dave.

    Thank you for starting this topic!  I've been a major Y&T fan for
    quite a few years.  If anyone gets a chance to see them in concert
    I would definitely do so.  They sound even better live.
    
    "Summertime Girls" is actually on two albums - DOWN FOR THE COUNT
    and OPEN FIRE.  "Lipstick and Leather" (definitely a killer song)
    is on IN ROCK WE TRUST.
    
    They've been around quite a while but have never really gotten the
    recognition they deserve; at least on the East Coast.  I saw them
    once in California and they had a better following.
    
    Sue

    
    I like Contagious - cool album.

    Does this band still carry some clout?
    
    Y & T were one of those bands that I got heavily into when they
    first attracted UK press attention about 6 or 7 years ago.
    (The Rods were another example of Power Melodic Rock of that time..)
    
    Y & T's Earthshaker record does just that....!!
    
    I also bought their "Black Tiger" record (OPEN FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
    which had a coupla good tunes.
    
    After that.....well nothin' really, although I did come across a
    killer tape of theirs which I came across in an old shoe box thingy. 
    It was a live set from....I think...(he pauses)...the Reading Festival 
    about '84. Certainly "Loud an' Proud!"
    
    I'd be interested in a discography and some info on what's currently
    happening?
    
    Gm. (who's still pissed off...)
    
    
    

    I saw Y & T about a year and a half ago and thought they were pretty
    good. My favorite song has definately got to be Barroom Boogie.
    That song was my anthem during my college days.
    
    
    the devil dog who "Woke up next morning with a trashcan head"
    
    

    The last time Y&T played around here was with Motley Crue a few
    years ago.  The last I've heard from them was just about a year
    ago when I was visiting some friends in Los Angeles.  I heard an
    interview with Dave Meniketti; they were playing someplace around
    there the night I left.
    
    I'd be interested in hearing if anyone has heard anything recent
    about Y&T.  How about you people on the West Coast?
    
    Sue

    
    
    I think I have an album of theres...?
    
    Do they play a song called "Mean Streak" ?

    Yup!!!!!!

    
    
     Excellent album it is too. (Someone else asked for this..)
    
    Any chance of anybody posting a discography of their's? I can't
    seem to find many albums in the UK, and certainly not some of the
    vinyl mentioned here.
    
    I'm watching........
    
    TGW.

    
        In Rock We Trust
        Down for the Count
        Open Fire (Live)
        Notorious
    
                                                       GTI
    

    
        And read "Notorious" as "Contagious".
    
        8^)
    
                                                       GTI
    

    
    
    	You missed 
    
    	Meanstreak
        Yesterday & Today
    
    	I think this band doesn't get it's just deserts they have a
    	 load of cool tunes but yet they're still an opening band
    	on the East coast.
    
    	M
    	 B

    I used to live in Las Vegas (So.Cal annex, for the locals) and Y&T
    used to get quite a bit of airplay in that area.  That was about
    five years ago and I really haven't heard anything about them since
    then.  
    
    I always thought they had a good sound, but never acquired any of
    their albums.  Does anyone have any current information on them?
    
    gh

    Mean Streak is a killer tune.
    
    jc(who has always wanted to cover this)

    I've been listening to "Contagious" a lot lately ... the title track
    is great !  And I like Dave Mineketti's (sp 4 sure ...)style too.
    Not many tricks, like dive bombs and hammer-ons, just straight ahead
    rockin' !!!  Not too many players of the old school left.  "Temptation"
    off of "Contagious" should definitely be put in the HM ballad top
    10, real good horizontal bopper.
    
    
    				Y & Scary

    
    I agreem Scary, that tune is Killer.
    
    I think the only tune off of that album I don't like is "The Kid
    goes crazy".  I know that was originally written for David Lee Roth,
    but I don't like it.
    
    -Tony

    Is that the one that sounds a LOT like "Hot For Teacher" ???  One
    off that album does ... especially the intro ...
    
    
    				Scary

    Yep, thats the one.

    DALLISON, WHERE DO KEEP YOUR HEAD IN A BLENDER? CONTAIGOUS IS OVER
    PRODUCED, [LIKE DAVID LEE ROTH SKYSCRAPER] IF YOU REALLY WANT TO
    GET YOUR ROCKS OFF I SUGGEST YOU GO OUT AND BUY EARTHSHAKER,BLACK
    TIGER, MEANSTREAK AND DOWN FOT THE COUNT, BUT DONT FORGET Y&T
    OPEN FIRE.
    
    					YOURS TRULY,
    					THE HAWIIAN TEA KID.

    I like "Contagious" a LOT !  And I don't think the added production
    hurt a bit.  There are some very subtle moves going on in the
    backgroud of that album, makes me listen closer ...
                                                               
    
    
    
    				Scary

    There are some cool licks by Dave Miniketti, but it's just not the
    same without Leonard Haze. Sure, Jimmy Degrasso is a good drummer,
    but they could go back to the basics like on EARTHSHAKER.

    
    I just heard Black Tiger on the radio and it's out on CD.!!!!!
    
    It's an import from Japan and the cover is in Japanese...

    I have Black Tiger and I used to love it. Maybe it's time to dust it
    off and listen to it again. During college when someone won the "Moped
    Award" we'd paraded him thru the dorm playing "Barroom Boogie". It was
    quite a ritual and not easy to do. My friend Macaroni won 3 times! I
    think that is a record that still stands. 
    
    the devil dog. 
    
    P.S. "Open Fire" is also on a self titled live album with the studio
    version on "Summertime Girls".

    
    Y&T is playing here in San Jose Dec. 29 I believe I'll be there...
    
    Front Row of course...
    
    
    Gerry

	Can't wait, ought to be a helluva show!  NVS (A local, soon
	to be famous band) is opening.

	Gerry, I think I can get you discounted tix - write me mail
	if you want 'em!

	lb

    NOTE: To anyone out there who has Y&T first album YESTERDAY & TODAY to
    get in touch with me I have searched just about every record store in
    Scotland and some in England. If you are wlling to sell it,and it is in
    good/excellant condition I will pay all costs and also a *good*
    price.If not would it be possible to get a recording.
         BARROOM BOOGIE & SQUEEZE FOR GROOVY F*****S.
    
    
                                STAYNZ

    Barroom Boogie is on BLack Tiger. I have am album and the cd.

    
    re-26
    
    Yesterday and today came out on the London label in 75 or so
    I had it for awhile but the guy wanted it bac and I did reluctantly
    give it back too him. It is no longer in print. I am looking for
    it also, but no luck so far.
    
    But I found Earthshaker on CD!!!!!!!!
    
    
    G-man

    I've not noticed Y&T topic. Of cource I also like them especially their 
    Forever on Black Tiger. 
    
    I remember they were so big in Japan until about 4 years ago. But 
    recently, there popularity is getting fall 8-(. Thinking about the 
    world, guess they has not been having a big name. Also this topic has 
    few replies.
    
    Kaz.

    
    Since they relaesed In Rock We Trust they have gone down hill.
    
    I hate it when a good band like them get too comercial and listen
    to what the corporate executives tell them to do. Besides they really
    took a dive when they got rid of Leonard Haze and replaced him with
    Jimmy DeCrappo (Degrasso)....
    
    
    Oh well I'll just listen to the old stuff...
    
    
    G-man

    I thought "Contagious" was pretty good, but nothing compared to
    "In Rock We Trust" ...........
    
    
    
    				Scary

    
    I thought IRWT was good also but listen to the mayhem on Meanstreak
    and Earthshaker...Boy is gets me pumped!
    
    G-man

    I disagree, I think "Black Tiger" is the best. When I saw them in '87,
    they played more stuff off "Black Tiger" than any other album. 
    
    
    the devil dog who will be "Checking out all the women playing barroom
    games."

    
    I think that black tiger is the best also! I just forgot to mention
    it in my reply. Ya know...I want the best that life has to give,
    so I'm gonna take all that I can get. It's My way or the highway!
    
    Gerry

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    Another one of my favourites is "Hang 'em high" off "Black Tiger".It 
    is also the starter song on the video that I bought.This just  
    totally freaked me out as it even better live than on disc.The vid.
    gets a bit on the silly side when ROCK the robot  off of IRWT comes
    on stage.Dave M. then announces that "If you listen to a lot of rock
    music you get big balls".About this time  the robot deceides to 
    sratch his nuts and hold up his guitar.But in all seriouseness apart
    from the silly robot and Dave Meniketti silly speech,this is a great
    video with lots of hard,driving rock'n'roll that guys like me here in 
    Scotland would love to see; but are currently on nightshift or the 
    aforementioned band don't come here.
                      
                      don't stop runnin'
                          STAYNZ

    RE:.40
    
    The video you talking about, was the one made at the San Fransisco
    Civic Audutorium(sp?).  It was a kick a$$ show.  
    
    Bill K

    YEAH,thats the one,but don't you think it gets a bit silly towards the
    end.Apart from that it is an A1 vid and anyone who calls themselves a
    Y&T fan should check it out.
                          STAYNZ

    Has anyone heard anything about the new album?From what I've heard it's
    called "10" and is heavy as an elephant in concrete knickers....
    but then I read that in Kerrang(spit)
    
                                       STAYNZ
    

    
    
    If it's anything like their last 3 albums, I'll give it a "3"
    
    
    Gerry

    if it's anything like their first 3 on the A&M label......
    anyway how was their show,Gerry,I talked with you a few weeks back and
    you were gonna see them..
    
                             STAYNZ

    
    I missed it, Went to a beach party instead...
    
    Man's gotta have priorities...
    
    Gerry

    well over here we don't have a lot of beaches but we've seen Y&T even
    less,so....was there lots of young ladies and brew?

    
    Summertime Girls...
    
    hehe
    
    Gerry

    as soon as the new album comes out give us a quick review will ya
    (thats if you buy it of course)
    
    
    
                                      STAYNZ

    
    They are playing here in a few weeks, I don't know where but will
    go if I have time/money. Or if the beach calls.....
    
    Gerry

	You'd better watch what you say in here Gerry!  I'm looking
	over your shoulder....ooooh scary!

    
    Gimme tix I'll go with you.
    
    Call Bass tickets they are having the debut of the album at the
    Cabaret I think...not too sure tho...

    Go for it,dude.

	Gerry, where are you when I need to talk to you?

	Y & T, April 28th at the Cab.  Do you want me to
	pick up a couple of tix this weekend?  Doug will
	be out of town so I will be happy to have some
	company!

	lb

    
    
    
    Lisa....
    
    
    
    
    
    
    DEFINITELY!!!!
     
    
    That's a YES!!!

    I just want to know why they don't play Y&T on the
    radio?????????????
    
    

    I heard Y&T the smorning on WCJY.
                                                      
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    I rather enjoyed Y & T when I saw them. 

    
    The new album is called "10" for it being their 10th album.
    
    The first single is called "Don't be afraid of the Dark"
    
    Kinda mushy. The other song I heard is kinda Bluesy I do not 
    
    remember the title. But seemed to have a good production and
    
    a bigger sound than previous efforts.
    
    
    Being a Y&T fan from way back I think I will buy the CD tomorrow.
    
    More info forthcoming.
    
    Gerry

    YO GERRY,whats the new album like?I've been waintin' patiently for the 
    revue.....
    
    
    
    
                                       STAYNZ

    I'm still waitin'
    
    
    
    
    
                                       STAYNZ

    
    Oh i am sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry!
    
    
    the Album is called "10" for their 10th album. In the past 4 years
    it seems to be one of their better efforts. IMO it just might be
    in close competition to Earthshaker, Black Tiger and Mean Streak.
    The first track/video off the album is "Don't be Afraid of the Dark"
    At first I thought it was your run of the mill ballad (It it) but
    I like it. "City" is a good bluesy tune with some guitar riffs.
    But the think I like about Dave Miniketti is his style so if you
    all wanna laugh go right ahead I do not care...8*)
    
    I therefore recommend the album when it gets there Staynz.
    
    But it does kick some a$$ on a few cuts.
    
    Buy it!
    
    Gerry

    that's a big DEFINATELY,thanks for the revue,all I need now is an
    extensive tour of the UK and I'm in extacy(sp)
    
    
    
    
                                      STAYNZ

    this album is classic material..........! 'nuff said.
    
    
    
    
                                     STAYNZ

    I have heard that Y&T have broke up.  I always hate to see a band that
    I like call it quits.  However, I was glad that this last album was a
    pretty good one.  I had felt that they were going down the tubes the
    past few years especially with the personnel changes.
    
    I would also like to add to their discography their second album which
    was not mentioned in this note "Struck Down".  This was released when
    they still called themselves Yesterday & Today.

    I have all Y&T's albums and enjoy them all in varying degrees.Struck
    down is "ok" but nothing spectacular.The last album was excellant.I'm
    kind of hoping that they reform in a few years time as so many bands
    do and most of all tour Europe (especially Scotland)8)
    
    
    
                                       Staynz

    I think that "All American Boy" is still my favorite tune.
    
    
    BJ

    its an ok tune,I kind of like Summertime Girls even though it is really
    wimpy!Bar room boogie is my favourite along with Squeeze.

    I agree that Barroom Boogie is one of the best, actually I like the
    whole Black Tiger album. The vid for Summertime Girls is great,
    especially the chick with the "choose me" shirt. Mean Streak is good as
    well.

    I also liked She's a liar from In rock we trust,great intro.riff,the
    rest of the album is good too.I always loved Dave Menikettis vocals and
    blistering guitar playing.I heard he's off to play in Peter Framptons
    band,any truth here?
    

    Hope not. 

    I have to say that In Rock We Trust is the best album they made.  I
    love the song Break Out Tonight.
    
    Byron

    I liked INWT but it is not the best.I would say Earthshaker,Blacktiger
    or the new one are better.....aw hell I luv 'em all...
    
    
    
    
    
    
                                              Staynz
    

    RE: .61
    Yes indeed Y&T have broken up.  Their farewell concert was New Years
    Eve at The Cabaret, a large popular nightclub in San Jose, Ca. that
    helped them in the begining.  Since I live only 15 minutes from the
    Cabaret, I was priveliged enough to attend the sold out show.  It was
    exellent, of course I am a big fan.  Well time to sign off from the 
    California party capital SAN JO.
    
    
                                     JASON

    How popular were they in the US.I know they had a few followers over
    here,but not many.Great rock band,deaply missed......I've gone all
    misty eyed...8(.
       I would have love to have seen their last show,I would have loved to
    have seen any show of theirs.How did the new guitarist do?And does
    anybody know if Joey Alves sacked or did he leave?
    
    
                                 Staynz
    
    
    
                                                

    
    
    I bought the live album yesterday and it kicks,totally superb.They
    ballsed up my favourite song,squeeze,but thats cool as the rest rocks.
    This was their last show and what a way to go.
    
    
                                     Staynz

    
    
    Y&T has split up....
    
    I ran into Dave Miniketti a few months back and asked him what's next
    and he told me a whole lot of nuthing. Actually he's working on a solo
    project but that's all he would say. I'll pass when it comes out.
    
    
    Gerry

    I hope that they do a "UFO" and re-appear in the next few years.At
    least thats what I'm hoping.Next time you see Dave Meniketti,tell him
    to get his arse over to the UK,as there is a lot of people(well me)who
    would be very glad to see one of his,or Y&T 's shows.
    
    
    
                                                    Staynz

    Leonard Haze is now playing with the Ian Gillan band.My pals brother
    saw the Edinburgh concert but didn't recognise him.
    
    
                                          Staynz
    

    
    Y & T have an album available in the states called....
    
    "Y & T - Best Of 1981-1985". 
    
    It contains 16 tracks (I think ?)
    Is this album available in the UK or will I have to import ?
    
      Derzo.

    I've seen the 'Best of...' CD in Tower Records in Glasgow. I think it
    was priced at around �12.00.
    
    Cheers
    Mark

    I think this is the album that has been out for about 2 years.It was
    compiled by some Euro-rock magazine and distirbuted on a small scale.I
    would have bought it but I have all the albums anyway!!(even when they
    were called Yesterday and Today)
    
    
                                                 Staynz

	(don't mind me...I'm just a read-only noter...the moon must
	be full!...)

	Y & T are playing at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in
	San Jose on August 15th...I'm curious to see who, besides
	Dave Meneketti, is still in the band!

	Lisa

    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
    
    
    
    IIIIIIIIII WWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOO
    
    
                          GGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
    
    
    ......ah!but will they be playing the Bridge of Allan games at the end
    of August,eh?eh?........I think not!
    
    
                                                    Staynz

	I didn't mean to cause a temper tantrum! Why don't you
	just pop on over, Staynz?  No one I know here will go 
	with me.  Last time I took my friend to a Y & T show
	she wouldn't speak to me for two weeks after!

	Lisa

        >>Last time I took my friend to a Y & T show
	>>she wouldn't speak to me for two weeks after!
          
    
    Shoulda said, "Listen bud, MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY!"
            

	Made her stay for the entire show, plus *2* encores!

	ld

    I would love to but all the $$$$ I had I just blew.That would be cool
    going from Scotland to US just for a concert but for Y&T I would do it!
    
    
    
                                                Staynz

	wow you really are a FANatic!  I can't think of any band I would
	travel 1/2 way round the world to see.

	ld

    um yup,I kinda like 'em lots!
    
    
    
    
    
                                                 Staynz

    I actually heard "don't be afraid fo the dark" on national radio and 
    nearly shit myself.Damn fine song!
    
    
    
                                                  ian