Triumph Canada's Most Underrated Rockband

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Rik Emmett, what a great voice. 3 man band like Rush.

 

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Triumph's best performance at the 1983 US Festival.

 

[massman]

Great band, Rik Emmett in particular is an incredible musician. Tho at the same time, he was trying to lead them to a more pop sound, which ultimately was in part responsible for their slow decline, and fade from relevance.

 

[jeff2]

Great band, Rik Emmett in particular is an incredible musician. Tho at the same time, he was trying to lead them to a more pop sound, which ultimately was in part responsible for their slow decline, and fade from relevance.

Didn't Emmett claim for years that he was ripped off(from the drummer I believe) but then changed his tune?

 

[billie69]

What about Canada's other great overlooked band: Anvil?

 

[massman]

Not sure.

Didn't Emmett claim for years that he was ripped off(from the drummer I believe) but then changed his tune?

don’t know.

 

[jeff2]

Not sure.

don’t know.

Well, I remember an interview where he felt he was not paid properly for shows. He also gave the example of Wonderland which I asked AI(below). Then, I also read or saw on TV years later that he admitted that it was their(or Gil Moore's) band. I guess they hired him of something? Not sure what he meant. Also, when they asked Gil Moore, he said Rik should know what happened with Wonderland, making it sound like it was a mess, not a deliberate ripoff.


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Yes, that's correct. According to Wikipedia, the final show of Triumph's 1988 tour, which took place at Canada's Wonderland, was a point of contention for the band, and Rik Emmett did not receive payment for it. The band members were experiencing growing disharmony regarding business decisions and artistic direction, and this was a contributing factor to Emmett's departure from Trium

 

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[massman]

Triumph's best performance at the 1983 US Festival.

This was an incredible performance no doubt. Nailed it. Completely blew VH away, who were the headliners.

 

[Insidious Von]

What about Canada's other great overlooked band: Anvil?

They are not the only one.

 

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[tml]

Progression of power is not only my favourite Triumph album, it's one of my all time favourite rock albums. Straight ahead, raw rock sound.

 

[Oistins]

Saw Triumph during Canada Jam at Mosport 1978. My first concert was that Rock Festival and it was great. So glad I was able to stay up.

 

[silentkisser]

There are several amazing Canadian bands that are underated.

• Triumph
• April Wine
• Sloan
• Chilliwack
• Billy Talent
• Propagandhi
• God Speed you Black Emperor

The list goes on to the break of dawn!

 

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[underground]

Triumph were the Nickleback of their era.

 

[Kafir1]

They had one of the best light shows