Y&T - Forever Guitar Lesson (INTRO ONLY) | Dave Meniketti Tutorial | Black Tiger

Master the iconic, melodic clean intro to "Forever" by Y&T! Taken from their breakthrough album Earthshaker (1981), this instrumental intro section, played by the legendary Dave Meniketti, is a beautiful piece of rock guitar history and a fun finger exercise. I may do the rest of the rhythm guitar parts in another lesson if anyone is interested. As ever, this is just how I play a song, I make no claim that it is correct. Thanks as ever for watching Dunsy II #classicrock #guitartutorial #guitarlesson Formation and Name: The band formed in the early 1970s and was originally named Yesterday & Today, after the 1966 US Beatles album of the same name. They shortened their name to Y&T in the early 1980s when they signed with A&M Records. Career Highlights: Before acts like Mötley Crüe and Metallica became popular, Y&T was a major force in the Bay Area rock scene. They gained significant airplay with songs such as "Forever," "Rescue Me," "Mean Streak," "Don't Stop Runnin'," and "Summertime Girls," the latter of which was in heavy rotation on MTV. Legacy: The band has sold over four million albums worldwide. Despite facing numerous lineup changes and label challenges, they have maintained a dedicated global fanbase. Black Tiger is the fourth studio album by American hard rock/heavy metal band Y&T, released on August 24, 1982, through A&M Records. It is considered a pivotal record that helped solidify the band's signature sound and featured the first appearance of their classic logo. Key Details Released: August 24, 1982 Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal Producer: Max Norman, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne Recorded at: Ridge Farm Studio in Dorking, Surrey, England Key Tracks: "Open Fire", "Forever", the title track "Black Tiger", and "Winds of Change" Reception and Legacy The album is widely regarded by fans and critics as one of the band's best works, following the success of their 1981 album Earthshaker. While some reviews at the time of release were mixed on its production quality, many modern listeners and fans praise its heavy riffs, strong melodies, powerful vocals by Dave Meniketti, and overall musicianship. The songs on Black Tiger remain an important part of the band's live shows to this day. Track Listing The original album contains nine tracks. Later remastered versions include a bonus track. "From the Moon" (Instrumental) "Open Fire" "Don't Wanna Lose" "Hell or High Water" "Forever" "Black Tiger" "Barroom Boogie" "My Way or the Highway" "Winds of Change" "Somebody For Me" (Bonus track on later reissues

Added 19 Oct 2026