Dave Meniketti
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Dave Meniketti
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dave Meniketti |
| Born |
December 12, 1953 Oakland, California, United States |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Songwriter |
| Instruments |
Vocals Guitar |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Labels | London Records(1976-1978) A&M(1981-1985) Geffen(1987-1990) Metal Blade(1991) |
| Associated acts |
Y&T Hear 'n Aid |
| Website | http://www.meniketti.com/ |
| Notable instruments | |
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Gibson Les Paul Kramer Guitars Diezel VH4 |
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Dave Meniketti (born December 12, 1953) is the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist for Hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T. He has also released three solo efforts (including "Live in Japan"), one of which is more blues-oriented. He currently tours worldwide with Y&T.
With the passing of Joey Alves in March 2017, Meniketti is the last surviving member of the band's classic lineup.
Dave Meniketti was born and raised in Oakland, California where he has been an icon for guitar players worldwide and a San Francisco Bay Area vocal and guitar legend for over four decades. Perhaps it is the diversity of the artists that influenced him as a kid (Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, Leslie West, James Brown, Led Zeppelin) that is responsible for his varied expressions in both his singing and his guitar playing. He's ranked tops in Best Guitarist polls in newspapers, magazines, and television shows around the world.
As the lead singer/lead guitarist with Bay Area rockers Y&T, Meniketti has sold over 4 million records worldwide. With Y&T, he has currently (2014) recorded 17 albums, and continues to tour the world each year. His style has influenced some of the major stars in rock and over the years he's been asked to join many top bands including Ozzy Osbourne, Peter Frampton, Whitesnake and others. Faith No More, Secret Chiefs 3, and former Mr. Bungle guitarist Trey Spruance said in an interview with Kerrang! magazine in 1991: "... of course, I owe it [his guitar playing speed] all to Y&T. Dave Meniketti is my god."
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