The Riffs Of Y&T

[@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

[@thomasmoxley4862]

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.

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Very cool, and I agree Dave is the man!

[@dalefromshelby8002]

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.

[@douglaschristine8387]

Damn Nick, best lesson and show so far, yeah!

[@mbert6019]

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!

[@sierraridgereaper]

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

[@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

[@jmata4237]

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

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Right on, yeah Meniketti rocks!

[@bigmonsdangolfuzzjamboree7086]

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

[@lowdz68]

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.

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

You’re welcome! Glad to connect with other players who love this music!

[@lowdz68]

Nick Layton are Firewolfe still going Nick? Any plans for a new album?

[@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.

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Cool, such an awesome band...so many great songs...and Meniketti rules!

[@verticaltwin44x]

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/

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

right on, long live Y&T!

[@glenkepic3208]

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

[@jmmore8238]

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

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

You are welcome. Much more to come in 2021!

[@bretlacy5863]

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

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Right on man, thanks for watching!

[@jmata4237]

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!

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Yeah, such a great tape! Thanks for watching!

[@dalefromshelby8002]

I used to have that Masters of Metal cassette I wore it out.

[@Guitar6874]

I had that tape......introduced me to many great band and music......

[@AWAKENDUSK]

There will never be rock music ..like you and I lived through... experienced and continue to play...like the hard rock of the 8Os..for that I will always treasure and consider my self blessed !!!!

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Same here bro!

[@ianupton1977]

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

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Thx!

[@richb6291]

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.

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Thanks man!

[@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 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Thank you! I agree, Meniketti and Y&T are criminally underrated.

[@Jamesarc281]

I have everything they ever played. Plus Meniketti had a few blues albums too.

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Yeah Meniketti’s self titled solo record still gets some play time around here.

[@MYARMYOFNONE]

Does anyone know what Dave's stutter effect pedal was/is? He used it on solos in the good old days.

[@thewalrus1968]

Y&T are just a great band ..loved them since earthshaker album

[@reneotten7376]

You really are a great player and teacher.

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Thank you Rene!

[@back4onemore]

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

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Yep, great band! Thanks for checking it out!

[@patmarcus7511]

Been a Y&T fan since 83. Would love to learn all the riffs you know. Thanks

[@tiernanloud]

awesome stuff

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Thanks!

[@tiernanloud]

What guitar are you playing ?

[@sierraridgereaper]

It would be super cool if you would do a lesson/breakdown of "I'll cry for you" from the album Contagious.. One of Dave's most prolific instrumentals.

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Great idea! I've been wanting to do some lead guitar oriented Meniketti stuff, so this would work nicely. I'll see what I can do :-)

[@sierraridgereaper]

@@NickLaytonGuitar that would be awesome. That has to be one of the top instrumentals around.. Im lookin forward to the vid.. 👍👍👍

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

Wow! Thanks man I love y&t 👌❤️

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Cool, thanks for watching!

[@loveguitars]

Hey Nick, Awesome video!! I was wondering if you like Vito Bratta of White Lion?

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

I love Vito! Going to do a White Lion video soon. Thanks for watching!

[@loveguitars]

@@NickLaytonGuitar Awesome!! Thanks!!

[@rgbrin]

Nice tone....

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Thanks!

[@douglaschristine8387]

That's not fair, you've been playing these songs for years. No wonder your I'll cry for you, sounded as good as Dave Meniketti himself. Just messing with you, your a good guitarist. Great song pick. Peace.

[@NickLaytonGuitar]

Thanks man, I love me some Y&T!