Y&T
Rock band from Oakland, CA · formed 1974
- Shows on record
- 22
- Rooms played
- 15
- Cities
- 15
- Releases
- 25
- Last show
- Jan 26, 2019The Catalyst
About
Y&T is a band from Oakland, CA, formed in 1974, tagged classic rock, glam, glam metal by its sources. Shows on record run from 2007 to 2026, across 15 rooms in 15 cities.
- Y&T formed in 1974 — MusicBrainz
- Y&T is based in Oakland — MusicBrainz
- Dave Meniketti: guitar, lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- John Nymann: guitar — MusicBrainz
- Mike Vanderhule: drums (drum set) — MusicBrainz
- Aaron Leigh: bass guitar — MusicBrainz
- Leonard Haze: background vocals, drums (drum set), lead vocals, percussion (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Phil Kennemore: background vocals, bass guitar, lead vocals (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Joey Alves: guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Brad Lang: bass guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Y&T has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1976–2013 — MusicBrainz
- Y&T is from Oakland, California , U.S. — Wikipedia
- Y&T has 4 members: Dave Meniketti, John Nymann, Mike Vanderhule, Aaron Leigh — Wikipedia
- Y&T plays Heavy metal — Wikipedia
- Y&T plays hard rock — Wikipedia
- Y&T plays glam metal — Wikipedia
- Y&T has 167096 listeners on Last.fm — Y&T on Last.fm
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
22 on record · bandslate-pipeline, SongkickUpcoming shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Arcada Theater · St. CharlesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Shows per year
- 20072 shows
- 20091 show
- 20101 show
- 20113 shows
- 20136 shows
- 20161 show
- 20172 shows
- 20191 show
- 20265 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2019 | The Catalyst · Santa CruzHeadlinerwith Chrome Sparks, The Sj Sindicate, Teen Daze | Headliner | Chrome Sparks, The Sj Sindicate, Teen Daze |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Grey Eagle Music Hall · AshevilleHeadlinerwith Temptation's Wings | Headliner | Temptation's Wings |
| Jan 28, 2017 | The Catalyst · Santa CruzHeadlinerwith Metalachi, Archer Nation | Headliner | Metalachi, Archer Nation |
| Apr 30, 2016 | Merriweather Post Pavilion · ColumbiaSupportwith Tesla, Kix, Queensrÿche, +17 | Support | Tesla, Kix, Queensrÿche, +17 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | Monsters of Rock Cruise · Fort LauderdaleSupportwith Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +30 | Support | Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +30 |
| Mar 19, 2013 | Monsters of Rock Cruise · Fort LauderdaleSupportwith Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +29 | Support | Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +29 |
| Mar 18, 2013 | Monsters of Rock Cruise · Fort LauderdaleSupportwith Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +30 | Support | Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +30 |
| Mar 17, 2013 | Monsters of Rock Cruise · Fort LauderdaleSupportwith Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +30 | Support | Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +30 |
| Mar 16, 2013 | Monsters of Rock Cruise · Fort LauderdaleSupportwith Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +30 | Support | Cinderella, Tesla, L.A. Guns, +30 |
| Feb 9, 2013 | Chabot College Performing Arts Center · HaywardHeadlinerwith Ten Days New, The Growing Room, Sidetrack, +8 | Headliner | Ten Days New, The Growing Room, Sidetrack, +8 |
| Oct 1, 2011 | Nottingham Rock City · NottinghamSupportwith Girlfixer, Go Fast Or Go Home, Zepparella, +1 | Support | Girlfixer, Go Fast Or Go Home, Zepparella, +1 |
| Jul 16, 2011 | The Catalyst · Santa CruzHeadlinerwith Gentlemen of Japan | Headliner | Gentlemen of Japan |
| Mar 31, 2011 | Canyon Club · Agoura HillsHeadlinerwith The Spazmatics Texas, Superfix, Generator | Headliner | The Spazmatics Texas, Superfix, Generator |
| Aug 21, 2010 | Crest Theatre · SacramentoHeadlinerwith Zepparella | Headliner | Zepparella |
| Apr 17, 2009 | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill · ManhattanSupportwith Soft Parade, School Of Rock, Overdose, +2 | Support | Soft Parade, School Of Rock, Overdose, +2 |
| Dec 1, 2007 | Mystic Theatre · PetalumaHeadlinerwith Zepparella | Headliner | Zepparella |
| Nov 30, 2007 | Mystic Theatre · PetalumaHeadlinerwith Zepparella | Headliner | Zepparella |
Where they play
15 rooms in 15 citiesRooms played most
- Monsters of Rock Cruise · Fort Lauderdale5 shows
- The Catalyst · Santa Cruz3 shows
- Mystic Theatre · Petaluma2 shows
- Arcada Theater · St. Charles1 show
- Arcada Theatre · St Charles1 show
Cities played
- Fort Lauderdale5 shows
- Santa Cruz3 shows
- Petaluma2 shows
- Agoura Hills1 show
- Asheville1 show
and 10 other cities
Live history
17 shows on record- Shows counted
- 17
- First on record
- Nov 2007
- Latest on record
- Jan 2019
Shows per year
- 20072
- 20091
- 20101
- 20113
- 20136
- 20161
- 20172
- 20191
Top rooms
- Monsters of Rock Cruise, Fort Lauderdale · 5
- The Catalyst, Santa Cruz · 3
- Mystic Theatre, Petaluma · 2
- Grey Eagle Music Hall, Asheville · 1
- Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia · 1
Top cities
- Fort Lauderdale, FL · 5
- Santa Cruz, CA · 3
- Petaluma, CA · 2
- Asheville, NC · 1
- Sacramento, CA · 1
Often on the bill with: Zepparella, Archer Nation, Chrome Sparks, Fleetwood Mask, Gentlemen of Japan, Metalachi, Overdose, School of Rock
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
25 releases, 1976–2013Earthquake - The A&M Years 1981 - 1985
2013 · Compilation
Live at the Mystic
2012 · Album
Facemelter
2010 · Album
One/Two
2009 · Compilation
Incorrect Species
2008 · Compilation
One Hot Night
2007 · Album
Unearthed, Vol. 2
2004 · Compilation
Unearthed, Vol. 1
2003 · Compilation
Ultimate Collection
2001 · Compilation
BBC in Concert: Live on the Friday Rock Show
1998 · Album
Endangered Species
1997 · Album
Musically Incorrect
1995 · Album
Yesterday & Today Live
1991 · Album
Best of ’81 to ’85
1990 · Compilation
Ten
1990 · Album
Anthology
1989 · Compilation
Contagious
1987 · Album
Down for the Count
1985 · Album
Open Fire: Live
1985 · Album
In Rock We Trust
1984 · Album
Mean Streak
1983 · Album
Black Tiger
1982 · Album
Earthshaker
1981 · Album
Struck Down
1978 · Album
Yesterday and Today
1976 · Album
Discography
51 releases, 1976–2025- 2025Live At Sherwood Hall - Salinas, Ca 10/01/1983Album
Renaissance Records · RMED-1266
- 2025Live At Sherwood Hall, Salinas, California - October 1, 1983Live
Renaissance Records
- 2019On With The ShowRelease
Meanstreak Music Co. · MMC19112
- 2018Acoustic Classix Vol. 1EP
Meanstreak Music Co. · MMC18111 · Engineer [Engineered By], Mastered By: Rick Vierra; Mixed By: Aaron Leigh; Producer [Produced By]: Y & T
- 2017Live...Salinas California 1983Album
Klondike Records · KLCD5078
- 2017Y&T Acoustic Classix, Vol. 1EP
Y&T Music · YTCD-AC1
- 2013Earthquake - The A&M Years 1981 - 1985Compilation
A&M Records · 3737004 · Mastered By [Mastering]: Andy Pearce
- 2012Live at the MysticLive
Frontiers Records · FRCD581
- 2010FacemelterAlbum
Frontiers Records · FR CD 462 · Producer: Y & T
- 2009One/TwoCompilation
Meanstreak Music Co. · MMC09105
- 2008Incorrect SpeciesCompilation
Meanstreak Music Co. · MMC08103
- 2007One Hot NightLive
E-M-S Music · 116321
Show 39 more releases
- 2004Unearthed Vol.2 Demos & Unreleased Recordings From 1974 Through 1989Album
Meanstreak Music Co. · MMC04102 · Mastered By: Tom Size; Producer, Assemblage [Songs Assembled]: Phil Kennemore; Producer, Assemblage [Songs Assembled], Edited By: Dave Meniketti
- 2004Unearthed, Vol. 2Compilation
Meanstreak Music Co. · MMC04102
- 2003Unearthed Vol.1 Demos & Unreleased Recordings From 1974 Through 2003Album
Meanstreak Music Co. · MMC03101
- 2003Unearthed, Vol. 1Compilation
Meanstreak Music Co. · MMC03101
- 2001Ultimate CollectionCompilation
Hip‐O Records · 069 490 889-2 · Mastered By: Erick Labson; Producer: Mike Ragogna
- 1998BBC in Concert: Live on the Friday Rock ShowLive
Strange Fruit · SFRSCD071
- 1998Live On The Friday Rock ShowAlbum
Strange Fruit · SFRSCD071 · Producer: Tony Wilson
- 1997Endangered SpeciesAlbum
Music for Nations · CDMFN 229 · Co-producer: Dave Meniketti; Co-producer: Jimmy DeGrasso; Co-producer: Phil Kennemore; Co-producer: Scott Boorey
- 1995Musically IncorrectAlbum
Beacon Records · BEA-51563 · Producer: Dave Meniketti; Producer: Phil Kennemore; Producer: Scott Boorey
- 1991Yesterday & Today LiveLive
Metal Blade Records · 9 26572-2 · Engineer: Tom Size; Mastered By: Greg Fulginiti; Producer, Mixed By, Engineer: Scott Boorey
- 1990Best of ’81 to ’85Compilation
A&M Records · PCCY-10141
- 1990TenAlbum
Geffen · 9 24283-2 · Producer: Mike Stone
- 1990Young and ToughAlbum
Metal Memory · MM 90005
- 1989AnthologyCompilation
Raw Power · RAWCD040
- 1989Don't Be Afraid Of The DarkSingle
Geffen Records · PRO-CD-4134
- 1987ContagiousAlbum
Geffen · GHS 24142 · Engineer: Bruce Barris; Engineer: Kevin Beamish; Engineer: Scott Boorey; Engineer [Assisted by]: Wally Buck
- 1987Forever - Best Of Y & TCompilation
A&M Records · C28Y3195
- 1987Summertime Girls & All-American BoysRelease
A&M Records · VC 61305
- 1985All American BoySingle
A&M Records · 390 064-7 · Producer: Kevin Beamish
- 1985Down for the CountAlbum
A&M Records · SP-5101 · Engineer: Bruce Barris; Engineer: Kevin Beamish; Engineer [Remix]: Tony Platt; Producer: Kevin Beamish
- 1985Live At The San Francisco CivicRelease
A&M Records · 61301
- 1985Open FireAlbum
A&M Records · 5076
- 1985Open Fire: LiveLive
A&M Records
- 1985Summertime GirlsEP
A&M Records · AMY 264
- 1984Don't Stop Runnin'Single
A&M Records · AMP-799 · Producer: Tom Allom
- 1984Donington ’84 Souvenir 12″ E.P.Compilation
A&M Records · AMX 208
- 1984In Rock We TrustAlbum
A&M Records · SP 5007 · Engineer: Andy Deganahl; Engineer [Assistant]: Buddy Thornton; Engineer [Assistant]: David Luke; Producer: Tom Allom
- 1983Mean StreakAlbum
A&M Records · AMLH 64960 · Engineer: Chris Tsangarides; Engineer [2nd]: Mike Herbick; Engineer [2nd]: Richard Corsello; Engineer [Assistance]: Scott Boorey
- 1983Midnight In TokyoSingle
A&M Records · AMX 161
- 1982Black TigerAlbum
A&M Records · UICY-3737 · Engineer [Engineered By - Assistance]: Scott Boorey; Engineer [Engineered By]: Max Norman; Mixed By [Assisted By]: Bill Freesh; Producer [Produced By]: Max Norman
- 1982Don't Wanna LoseSingle
A&M Records · AMS 8251
- 1982ForeverSingle
A&M Records · 2516 / 2516S
- 1981EarthshakerAlbum
A&M Records · SP-4867 · Engineer: Gary Ladinsky; Engineer: Gary Lubow; Engineer: Harvey Goldberg; Engineer: Ken Kessie
- 1981I Believe In YouRelease
A&M Records · AMSP 8229 · Producer: David Sieff; Producer: Robert Shulman; Producer [Produced In Association With]: Y & T
- 1981Rescue MeSingle
A&M Records · AMS-9213
- 1978Struck DownAlbum
Mondo Records Corporation · MRC-10020
- 1977AlcoholRelease
London Records · 5N-250-DJ · Engineer: Robert "Smiggy" Smith; Producer: Albert Louis Bramy; Producer: Elliot Mazer
- 1977Earthshaker = アースシェイカーRelease
London Records · CM-1048
- 1976Yesterday and TodayAlbum
Mondo Records Corporation · MRC-10010 · Engineer, Mixed By: Robert "Smiggy" Smith; Mastered By: Greg Calbi; Producer: Albert Louis Bramy
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
- Dave Meniketti · guitar, lead vocals
- John Nymann · guitar
- Mike Vanderhule · drums (drum set)
- Aaron Leigh · bass guitar
Former
- Leonard Haze · background vocals, drums (drum set), lead vocals, percussion
- Phil Kennemore · background vocals, bass guitar, lead vocals
- Joey Alves · guitar
- Brad Lang · bass guitar
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
11 members on record- Dave MenikettiOriginal memberguitar, lead vocalsfrom 1972, end unknown
- Leonard HazeOriginal memberbackground vocals, drums (drum set), lead vocals, percussion1972–2006
- Phil Kennemorebackground vocals, bass guitar, lead vocals1973–2011
- Joey Alvesguitar1974–1989
- John Nymannguitarfrom 2003, end unknown
- Mike Vanderhuledrums (drum set)from 2006, end unknown
- Brad Langbass guitar2010–2016
- Aaron Leighbass guitarfrom 2016, end unknown
- Jimmy DeGrassotenure unknown
- Stef Burnstenure unknown
- Steph Birnbaumtenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Barnett, Hamm & Vanderhule (via Mike Vanderhule), Burning Rain (via Brad Lang), Le Mans (via Leonard Haze), Meniketti (via Dave Meniketti), Repo Depo (via Leonard Haze), Supergroup SF (via Brad Lang)
Shares members with: Black Star Riders (via Jimmy DeGrasso), Eric Martin Band (via John Nymann), F5 (via Jimmy DeGrasso), Gillan (via Leonard Haze), Heroes And Monsters (via Stef Burns), Huey Lewis & The News (via Steph Birnbaum), Killing Machine (via Jimmy DeGrasso), MD.45 (via Jimmy DeGrasso) and 7 more
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Y&T on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Spotify | Photos |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.