To me Triumph is the most under rated band of all time! I have been playing guitar for 45+ years and have the right to say Rik Emmett is in the top 5 of all time best guitarists of all time! Rock, folk, clasical, jazz you name it he can play it....nevermind his soaring vocals!
I like Triumph. But Triumph had only a handful of really good songs and the rest were mediocre to awful. That's why they never achieved the status of other rock bands from that era. A "talented" or whatever guitarist can't really save an awful song lol.
@@SeanRoberts-my8lh You must not be familiar with their catalogue. Triumph had so many great songs aside from the ones that you know. The fact is that they should have been much bigger than they were. As it is, all of their albums went gold with several going platinum.
@@Miadolph427 Triumph had begun to have the success in the US, and the band broke up soon after. if they would have stuck it out like Rush did, the music would have spoken for itself over time. Rush is now regarded as one of the best bands. If Rush had given up, they would have never became what they became. Triumph could have probably been as big or bigger than Rush. They had the talent.
And have been really rediscovering triumph music, that I fell in love with as a teenager. Rick Emmett is a breath of fresh air in the professional Rock world. What a genuine, humble, and unbelievably talented individual, in an industry that seems to produce its share of blowhards and narcissists.
I have followed Triumph and Rik for over 40 yrs. I have seen Triumph many times live,they were my favourite band from 15 on I saw Rik play at Lakeshore Mardis Gras Kipling +Lakeshore. This interview really allowed me to see the real Rik that I never knew. All the best in Retirement enjoy those golden years. God Bless 🙏❤
I met Rik at Bogarts in Cincinnati in early 90s. He took all the time in the world to talk to me after the show outside the venue as he was leaving in a minivan. Signed my Never Surrender album and 2 ticket stubs. Nicest guy ever and one of my favorite ever guitar players.
I can listen to Rik no matter what he's doing.He's so intelligent,charming,hip and so aware of social norms.He's polite,well informed,articulate,and has a great sense of humor and I'll say,very easy on the eyes
The VERY best interview I’ve ever heard with Rik Emmett. Just a phenomenal piece! I’ve loved Rik and Triumph from the time I was 13/14 and he was 28/29. I’m 52 and he’s 67 now. I love his complexity and self-analysis. We’ve matured together. Wishing him continued good health and good life with his family.
Magic power has always been the song that I identify with. As early as I can remember in life, music was always a part of my life. No matter your mood, there's always a song for it. Triumph was my first Arena concert in 1984. I feel I was lucky and blessed to have seen Triumph in their peak.
My brother was chosen for that Fan Fest ! He said when the curtain opened and everyone there realized that Triumph was going to play together, the place went nuts! Gil said he had to practice for 3 months to play the set because he hadn't picked up a drum stick in decades. My brother said all the fans were super nice, friendly people assembled there because of their shared love of Triumph.
I was there too! Your brother is correct, when that curtain dropped we went crazy. I have been to a lot of concerts in my day, but none of them had the electricity that this did. There were only 150 of us but it sounded like there were 20,000 people. We literally lost our mind.
@@Miadolph427 That's AWESOME! Thank you for sharing that. My brother also said that all the fans he met were just super, warm people, who all shared laughs and stories- no matter where in the world they came from. The gifts the band bestowed on each Super Fan were awesome! My brother gave me one of the necklaces. So many of Triumph's songs were filled with uplifting, encouraging lyrics; perhaps attracting like-minded folks (like you!)
Here's a memory I have, around Oct 76 when I was 15 yrs old was listening to Chum FM and they played a track that really got my attention...Street Fighter by a group called Triumph, a new band I had never heard of. That was an exciting year when I was buying up all these new great lp's (Rush 2112, Aerosmith Rocks, Nugent Free For All, Journey Look Into The Future, Rainbow Rising, Johnny Winter Captured Live etc) and I just had to look for this Triumph lp. Ended up at Sam The Record Man at the local Stoney Creek Ontario Shopping Mall and looked for the lp but no card for them. The store worker then told me to look under T MISCELLANEOUS and there it was. Purchased it right there and then even though the record prices had just jumped up ($6.79!) To date the first 2 triumph lp's are my favorite as they are the heaviest. Much to my delight ended up seeing them in concert at the local Mohawk College in Feb 1978 on their Rock N Roll Machine tour and again at Hamilton Place in 1981 on the Allied Forces tour. The Mohawk College show was my favorite, more intimate and Emmett's guitar seemed much louder and raunchier (Gibson sunburst large body) as opposed to the black doubleneck he had at Hamilton Place. Great memories!
Not underrated, just hearing all the accomplishments he achieved, not underrated at all. Saw Triumph twice, far from being underrated, he’s a guitar genius
I met Rik at a Wisconsin radio station in 2004. The program director didn’t know a lot of Triumph or Rick’s solo stuff. So, he asked me what he should ask Rik to play on the air. I suggested “Midsummer’s Daydream” or maybe “Hold On”. In the studio, I was privileged enough to sit 6 feet away from Rik watching him sing & play those two songs on his Yamaha acoustic. I could really tell instantly that I was in the presence of greatness. Rik was also such a nice guy. I still have, to this day part of the interview and Rik live......on a CD from the soundboard. I had several photos with him, but lost them over the yrs due to computer crashes, etc.
What an honor and privilege!! He's a true inspiration and influence to subsequent bands. He has a true love and appreciation for music, balanced with integrity and humility. Wish there were more like him😇
I was lucky to be a photographer/journalist during Triumphs later years and became friends with Rik Emmett when he went solo with Absolutely and met again when he released Ipso Facto...he has one of the most beautiful songs in "Let Me Be The One" which is a perfect wedding song hint hint to anyone looking for a first song. "Hold On" "Magic Power" "Fight The Good Fight" "follow Your Heart" "Big Lie" " When a Heart Breaks" " Saved By Love" "Let Love Conquer All" are some of the best tracks ever written...Rik is an amazing person as a civillian and an icon in the business...he is a legend in Canada and has influenced many young people along the way...he is Canadian and he represents everything good in Canadian music..Love ya Rik my old friend and am always proud to show off pics of us and ones i had taken of you over the years...we should get together for a drink and reminiscence.
Rik is the best guitarist on the planet. He has mastered so many styles of guitar playing to perfection. I saw Triumph in the '80's and they were amazing. I was able to see Rik Emmett, sometimes with Dave Dunlop, many time while I lived in Dallas. My Son and I were able to do a meet and greet with photos and he signed all my Triumph albums. This was a great interview. Lots of great questions and answers. Thank You
Great interview, very well done. I grew up not too far from where Rik lived in Mississauga back in the 80's. My mother worked for him briefly as his house keeper. I never got to meet Rik but was a huge Triumph fan, as was everyone at that time. He was bigger than life then and was without a doubt the mastermind of the Triumph music and sound. Great memories this interview brings back.
Great questions. Great demeanor. A very inspirational conversation and this isn't an "interview" .... this is a conversation. Well done. Love Rik and love how you really approached this conversation.
Man, that US Fest in 83 was the coolest. I wasn't there, but back when Blockbuster was a thing, they had a VHS of their show there. The whole band was amazing, but Rik's solo was insane!!! And in typical Rik fashion, he made it look easy.
Triumph’s set at US Festival ‘83 is the best rock set I’ve ever seen on youtube… Rik was so on top of his game it was mind-blowing… Wish I coulda been there 🤟 What a kind-hearted, disarming, thoughtful dude Rik is… Great interview!!!
All these years I didn't know there was a name for us right handed guitar players with right handed motor skills and left handed strength. wow "dextrosinistral". Great interview ! Never missed a show in the Ottawa area.
I went to see Triumph in 1976 and the talent Rik had was just amazing. His vocals and his skill at guitar made me think he was the most talented person I had ever seen
Brother, Rik EMMETT is one of my favourite musicians and I'm a huge fan of TRIUMPH since 'Thunder Seven'. This is the most comprehensive, honest and transparent interview with Rik EMMETT. This is my favourite interview with Rik. Your interviewing style is unique, in-depth and intelligent. No cookie cutter questions. Bravo! I hope that you can interview Rik after Mr. EMMETT's autobiography is released later this year. Subscribed to your channel based on this most excellent interview with the talented and legendary Rik EMMETT.
It was cool that he mentioned Suitcase Blues, this is my favorite song by Triumph, off my favorite album, Just a Game. MASTERPIECE! That some, Suitcase Blues, actually paints a picture in my head, I can see them, in a smokey bar, late at night, up on stage playing this song. Love it!
Rik's interviews illustrate what a down to earth person he is. His playing, singing, writing in Triumph is incredible, in my opinion. His decision to leave Triumph, nobody can think he made a wrong choice. He is a natural musician, and an inspiration for myself, and all musicians....
Great interview...I just heard triumph for the first time yesterday by a mistake. I`ve heard of the bandname. I watched U S Festival with ozzy and so on..and triumph came on before i shut down with allied forces, i thought wow what a great guitarist and a cool song...
I've always admired Rik. I saw Triumph in concert several times and was always blown away by his vocals and guitar playing. I was at the US Festival in 83. The crowd was probably larger than 250,000 people- it was vast. Despite having to play in high heat in the middle of afternoon, they were amazing. Other bands were Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Van Halen. Triumph were definitely one of the best bands that day.
I've seen all the bands you listed there, sadly not in one bill, all but Motley Crue multiple times. Triumph is an amazing live band, but I've always said, now this is just me, but I've seen a lot of shows, and the best two concerts I've ever seen were Judas Priest and Judas Priest
This is the first time I've seen Rik other than the Star Tracks video, and I have to say wow. I'm very impressed. Many of my guitar heroes turned out to be assholes, but Rik seems smart, genuine, and is clearly just a great guy. Super video, thanks!
I would like to hear Gil or Mike's take on the loan MCA gave them on the buyout from RCA. The details are very interesting. Rik does not hold back on these interviews. Good job.
Love it guys , and I remember getting the floppy Beyond Borders out of a guitar mag back in oh gosh 85 or 86? Emmet and Lifeson together and Boyd was it? Love that track so much!!
From the First Time i Heard 24 Hours a Day I Was Hooked On Triumph and Saw them Play Many Times in Our Local Arena about an Hour west of Rik's Hometown! Awesome Band and a Huge Part of My Teenage Years.Even Got to See Him Play in the Park at Our Local Bluesfest Pre-Covid.Incredibly Talented Player is all I can Say!
I really wish they and all the other big bands of the 80s would get the original lineup together and do a big tour. There are lots of fans from 87-88 who would love to hear some of the greatest music ever recorded played live again.
It’s amazing to me after watching this how lucky Rush were their entire career to be so close to each other and Geddy and Alex have been best friends since high school.
No kidding. I think Rush kept their creative juices flowing inside the franchise in a way that was very unique and mostly satisfied all of the ego’s in the room. These guys couldn’t keep it together much more than 10 years. They made quality music during that period .
Phenomenal interview! It was a pleasure to listen to such a genuine, well spoken and good guy that Rik is, as well as the great calibre of questions asked. I appreciate the wisdom, honesty and nostalgia that was shared. Thank you!!
Thanks Rik, for all your fingerpicking/classical/jazz tunes which you graced your every album with. I figured them out, little by little, until now being able to play them and impress folks.
Hi. Loved the interview. Have been a fan of Rik Emmett and Triumph since the 70's. Seen them 3 times, and each concert was a truly amazing experience. Seen them for the 1st time at St. Dennis Center in Windsor Ontario, Canada. We were all sitting on the auditorium floor. We were not sitting for long. Thanks for the great songs and memories.❤❤🇨🇦❤✌🤘
This is soo Fantastic. Just an OUTSTANDING interview. Ricks RES9 album is fantastic. Rik & James LaBrie(Dream Theater) are two of my all time favorite singers. The song they did together on Rik's Res 9 album ( I sing) was as perfect of a song that was ever written & performed. Thank you for this great interview.
Rik, We love you!! You are AMAZING and I am so proud of you!! The things you've been able to do vocally are so cool. So grateful for your dedication and faithfulness 😇!! Great personality and outlook. You've made a huge impact on so many!! Thank you Rik😊 Still adorable, after all these years🤭
Funny hearing Rick talk about the early days and loading in empty PA cabinets, I remember going to an early Triumph gig at a venue close to where Rick and Gil grew up in Etobicoke at the Olympium. We went to the venue hours before the show to see if we could get in free as we had no money and helped their crew set up and install speakers in empty Kroth PA boxes as they were adding to the PA system and lighting show every gig! Thanks for posting this converation
I recall hearing these guys, as a grade school (yes, grade school) Rush fan. It was "Oh, cool! another killer Canadian band!" I had many of their records. Rik Emmett was my second exposure, after Steve Howe, to complex, sophisticated fingerstyle solo guitar. He's a world class musician, and yet most people don't know his name. Hearing him explain everything that happened, it's no wonder he eventually left the band and the so-called 'Big Time' to do other things. He got out while the getting was good.
This is a good interview. I like that you direct the interview but give Rik room to talk. The thing I always liked about Rik’s songs is they had a positive message but still rocked. I would place allied forces in my top 50 albums of all time.
@@EveryoneLovesGuitar I was just actually listening to Triumph just on a whim and stumbled across the interview...great thoughtful questions and great answers, now I'm a new listener!! I'll look out for your interview from here on out! Have a great day!!
Great interview! Rik has a wonderful recall of memories/stories. I saw them in 1982, they blew the roof off the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa! Subbed for sure!
I only was able to see Triumph once- the Allied Forces tour. I never would have guessed that they had any rifts between the members. They seemed to have great chemistry. Still, a great band in my estimation and a testament to Rik's ability to take the high road.
God bless this man.who changed hard Rock to make radio rock...set the bar.as well as a great great player.love his message..met a blue Jay baseball player who has met a got to know Rick some .blue Jay x 3rd baseman k.Gruber who says nothing but great things about him...he's the real real deal..thanksfor the years
@@EveryoneLovesGuitar I liked the way you asked the questions.. and Rik's responses to some of the more personal ones felt like I was right there in the ZOOM sort of speak keep up the great work i'll be looking for more...
I remember my first girlfriend, back as a teen in the 80s, she had this major crush on Rik Emmett. For some reason it drove me nuts. For me there were a great late 70s sound rock band. it all still holds up great to this day and I think so because it never tried to be metal or anything temporary. It thrived as a solid rock outfit.
I am so happy to see that these 3 individuals, who's collective work meant so much to me in the earlier partof my life, have put the past beyond them and have reconciled! Triumph was one of not only the greatest bands of the late 1970's and into the mid 80's, but was one of the greatest rock bands of all time! They truly had a "magic power"!
Fantastic interview. I have listened to everything Rik Emmett related and you were able to ask him questions that I had never heard asked before. Well done. I thoroughly enjoyed this and feel like I learned some new things about Rik
Cool. I had a 2000 Les Paul Classic. Honeyburst. Due to circumstances I had to sell it to a pawn shop. A few weeks later that pawn shop was running commercials on late night tv. They used that LP in the ad. Broke my heart every time I saw it on tv.
Rik is a super nice guy and I’ve been a fan since the early 80’s. I just have to mention that his Star Licks video was a cut above the rest, so it doesn’t surprise me at all that he taught college.
Just watched the show where Rik discussed his experience playing at Simcoe high. I swear I seen them play about the same time at Cederbrae High and an arena in Aurora in 78 but can't find any records of that.
two of the must underrated guitar players imo are ric and billy squier. actually they are two of the most underrated muscians period ric actually sounds like billy when he talks same cadence
To me Triumph is the most under rated band of all time! I have been playing guitar for 45+ years and have the right to say Rik Emmett is in the top 5 of all time best guitarists of all time! Rock, folk, clasical, jazz you name it he can play it....nevermind his soaring vocals!
I like Triumph. But Triumph had only a handful of really good songs and the rest were mediocre to awful. That's why they never achieved the status of other rock bands from that era. A "talented" or whatever guitarist can't really save an awful song lol.
@@Notes-From-Underground66 He is up there...
@@SeanRoberts-my8lh You must not be familiar with their catalogue. Triumph had so many great songs aside from the ones that you know. The fact is that they should have been much bigger than they were. As it is, all of their albums went gold with several going platinum.
@@Miadolph427 Triumph had begun to have the success in the US, and the band broke up soon after. if they would have stuck it out like Rush did, the music would have spoken for itself over time. Rush is now regarded as one of the best bands. If Rush had given up, they would have never became what they became. Triumph could have probably been as big or bigger than Rush. They had the talent.
Rik deserves all the respect as an overall musician !
Yes he does
And have been really rediscovering triumph music, that I fell in love with as a teenager. Rick Emmett is a breath of fresh air in the professional Rock world. What a genuine, humble, and unbelievably talented individual, in an industry that seems to produce its share of blowhards and narcissists.
I have followed Triumph and Rik for over 40 yrs. I have seen Triumph many times live,they were my favourite band from 15 on I saw Rik play at Lakeshore Mardis Gras Kipling +Lakeshore. This interview really allowed me to see the real Rik that I never knew. All the best in Retirement enjoy those golden years.
God Bless 🙏❤
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I think I was 11 y/o when I first heard Triumph in 1981. Rik's lyrics helped me through adolescence. Much love and appreciation for his great music.
I met Rik at Bogarts in Cincinnati in early 90s. He took all the time in the world to talk to me after the show outside the venue as he was leaving in a minivan. Signed my Never Surrender album and 2 ticket stubs. Nicest guy ever and one of my favorite ever guitar players.
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@@briannorman952 ha, my girlfriend was a bartender waitress there. I saw the first Police tour there.
I can listen to Rik no matter what he's doing.He's so intelligent,charming,hip and so aware of social norms.He's polite,well informed,articulate,and has a great sense of humor and I'll say,very easy on the eyes
The VERY best interview I’ve ever heard with Rik Emmett. Just a phenomenal piece! I’ve loved Rik and Triumph from the time I was 13/14 and he was 28/29. I’m 52 and he’s 67 now. I love his complexity and self-analysis. We’ve matured together. Wishing him continued good health and good life with his family.
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One of the most frighteningly talented all around musos out there.
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Magic power has always been the song that I identify with. As early as I can remember in life, music was always a part of my life. No matter your mood, there's always a song for it. Triumph was my first Arena concert in 1984. I feel I was lucky and blessed to have seen Triumph in their peak.
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My brother was chosen for that Fan Fest ! He said when the curtain opened and everyone there realized that Triumph was going to play together, the place went nuts!
Gil said he had to practice for 3 months to play the set because he hadn't picked up a drum stick in decades. My brother said all the fans were super nice, friendly people assembled there because of their shared love of Triumph.
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I saw a video of the Fan Fest, those fans had a blast! 😁
I was there too! Your brother is correct, when that curtain dropped we went crazy. I have been to a lot of concerts in my day, but none of them had the electricity that this did. There were only 150 of us but it sounded like there were 20,000 people. We literally lost our mind.
@@Miadolph427 That's AWESOME! Thank you for sharing that.
My brother also said that all the fans he met were just super, warm people, who all shared laughs and stories- no matter where in the world they came from.
The gifts the band bestowed on each Super Fan were awesome! My brother gave me one of the necklaces.
So many of Triumph's songs were filled with uplifting, encouraging lyrics; perhaps attracting like-minded folks (like you!)
Here's a memory I have, around Oct 76 when I was 15 yrs old was listening to Chum FM and they played a track that really got my attention...Street Fighter by a group called Triumph, a new band I had never heard of. That was an exciting year when I was buying up all these new great lp's (Rush 2112, Aerosmith Rocks, Nugent Free For All, Journey Look Into The Future, Rainbow Rising, Johnny Winter Captured Live etc) and I just had to look for this Triumph lp. Ended up at Sam The Record Man at the local Stoney Creek Ontario Shopping Mall and looked for the lp but no card for them. The store worker then told me to look under T MISCELLANEOUS and there it was. Purchased it right there and then even though the record prices had just jumped up ($6.79!) To date the first 2 triumph lp's are my favorite as they are the heaviest. Much to my delight ended up seeing them in concert at the local Mohawk College in Feb 1978 on their Rock N Roll Machine tour and again at Hamilton Place in 1981 on the Allied Forces tour. The Mohawk College show was my favorite, more intimate and Emmett's guitar seemed much louder and raunchier (Gibson sunburst large body) as opposed to the black doubleneck he had at Hamilton Place. Great memories!
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Triumph/RIK the most underrated band/musician in rock. I just finished ripping my Triumph remasters to a digital library.
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Not underrated, just hearing all the accomplishments he achieved, not underrated at all. Saw Triumph twice, far from being underrated, he’s a guitar genius
Hey brother you willing to share the music? Did you upload any of it to youtube?
@@JeromyBranch - Buy it.
I met Rik at a Wisconsin radio station in 2004. The program director didn’t know a lot of Triumph or Rick’s solo stuff. So, he asked me what he should ask Rik to play on the air.
I suggested “Midsummer’s Daydream” or maybe “Hold On”.
In the studio, I was privileged enough to sit 6 feet away from Rik watching him sing & play those two songs on his Yamaha acoustic.
I could really tell instantly that I was in the presence of greatness. Rik was also such a nice guy. I still have, to this day part of the interview and Rik live......on a CD from the soundboard. I had several photos with him, but lost them over the yrs due to computer crashes, etc.
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What an honor and privilege!! He's a true inspiration and influence to subsequent bands. He has a true love and appreciation for music, balanced with integrity and humility. Wish there were more like him😇
@@joannagolden8447 You’re absolutely right. 👍🏻
Great interview. I would also love to see Rick sit down with Rick Beato for an interview.
I was lucky to be a photographer/journalist during Triumphs later years and became friends with Rik Emmett when he went solo with Absolutely and met again when he released Ipso Facto...he has one of the most beautiful songs in "Let Me Be The One" which is a perfect wedding song hint hint to anyone looking for a first song. "Hold On" "Magic Power" "Fight The Good Fight" "follow Your Heart" "Big Lie" " When a Heart Breaks" " Saved By Love" "Let Love Conquer All" are some of the best tracks ever written...Rik is an amazing person as a civillian and an icon in the business...he is a legend in Canada and has influenced many young people along the way...he is Canadian and he represents everything good in Canadian music..Love ya Rik my old friend and am always proud to show off pics of us and ones i had taken of you over the years...we should get together for a drink and reminiscence.
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Rik is the best guitarist on the planet. He has mastered so many styles of guitar playing to perfection. I saw Triumph in the '80's and they were amazing. I was able to see Rik Emmett, sometimes with Dave Dunlop, many time while I lived in Dallas. My Son and I were able to do a meet and greet with photos and he signed all my Triumph albums. This was a great interview. Lots of great questions and answers. Thank You
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GREAT singer, GREAT guitarist, GREAT songwriter. It's not fair
I hope Rik Emmett lives FOREVER! He is directly tied to my youth. Love you RE!
Man, seeing this Rick Emmett makes me feel sooo old. He is absolutely THE most underrated player in classic rock music. Where did the time go?
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Love Ric, we really need to get him on Beato for some technical guitar discussion......Hes going to be 69 and just a nice guy and a real talent.
Great interview, very well done. I grew up not too far from where Rik lived in Mississauga back in the 80's. My mother worked for him briefly as his house keeper. I never got to meet Rik but was a huge Triumph fan, as was everyone at that time. He was bigger than life then and was without a doubt the mastermind of the Triumph music and sound. Great memories this interview brings back.
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rik emmett is so talented , he is my inspiration , what a mentor of mine.....rik emmett is phenomenol
Great questions. Great demeanor. A very inspirational conversation and this isn't an "interview" .... this is a conversation. Well done. Love Rik and love how you really approached this conversation.
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Rik Emmett and Craig Garber are both class acts. This interview is wonderful. It really humanizes Rik beyond his rock star persona.
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Awesome! Thanks for the great interview and great music
Man, that US Fest in 83 was the coolest. I wasn't there, but back when Blockbuster was a thing, they had a VHS of their show there. The whole band was amazing, but Rik's solo was insane!!! And in typical Rik fashion, he made it look easy.
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I wasn’t there, but many of my friends were… all say the same thing: Triumph stole the entire festival with their set 🤟
I concur he is the nicest person I have ever met. I would love to tell him. He changed a young man’s life. Rik you are awesome sir
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I could listen to Rik all today !!!
Triumph’s set at US Festival ‘83 is the best rock set I’ve ever seen on youtube… Rik was so on top of his game it was mind-blowing… Wish I coulda been there 🤟
What a kind-hearted, disarming, thoughtful dude Rik is… Great interview!!!
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All these years I didn't know there was a name for us right handed guitar players with right handed motor skills and left handed strength. wow "dextrosinistral". Great interview ! Never missed a show in the Ottawa area.
Right on!
I saw him in Ottawa in the early 90s.
Best lead guitar player of all time
Great show guys thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I went to see Triumph in 1976 and the talent Rik had was just amazing. His vocals and his skill at guitar made me think he was the most talented person I had ever seen
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Great job on this interview. You can tell Rik was very comfortable with you.
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Humble too! Sweetest fella you'd ever want to meet. I am so happy for him, he deserves it!
Brother, Rik EMMETT is one of my favourite musicians and I'm a huge fan of TRIUMPH since 'Thunder Seven'. This is the most comprehensive, honest and transparent interview with Rik EMMETT. This is my favourite interview with Rik. Your interviewing style is unique, in-depth and intelligent. No cookie cutter questions. Bravo! I hope that you can interview Rik after Mr. EMMETT's autobiography is released later this year. Subscribed to your channel based on this most excellent interview with the talented and legendary Rik EMMETT.
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“I wanted to be a jock” THANK YOU FOR NOT BEING A JOCK! Your guitar playing is amazing!!!
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This is a really great informed and interesting interview. You let the guest talk without interrupting.
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Unlike Eddie Trunk ... lol
@@1970borntorun lol
Triumph we're the rock and roll machine and the best act live you will ever see
It was cool that he mentioned Suitcase Blues, this is my favorite song by Triumph, off my favorite album, Just a Game. MASTERPIECE! That some, Suitcase Blues, actually paints a picture in my head, I can see them, in a smokey bar, late at night, up on stage playing this song. Love it!
Rik's interviews illustrate what a down to earth person he is. His playing, singing, writing in Triumph is incredible, in my opinion. His decision to leave Triumph, nobody can think he made a wrong choice. He is a natural musician, and an inspiration for myself, and all musicians....
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Great interview...I just heard triumph for the first time yesterday by a mistake. I`ve heard of the bandname. I watched U S Festival with ozzy and so on..and triumph came on before i shut down with allied forces, i thought wow what a great guitarist and a cool song...
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I've always admired Rik. I saw Triumph in concert several times and was always blown away by his vocals and guitar playing. I was at the US Festival in 83. The crowd was probably larger than 250,000 people- it was vast. Despite having to play in high heat in the middle of afternoon, they were amazing. Other bands were Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Scorpions and Van Halen. Triumph were definitely one of the best bands that day.
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I've seen all the bands you listed there, sadly not in one bill, all but Motley Crue multiple times. Triumph is an amazing live band, but I've always said, now this is just me, but I've seen a lot of shows, and the best two concerts I've ever seen were Judas Priest and Judas Priest
@@richardcranium5048 Priest is definitely up there. I've seen them many times and am always blown away!
I was at the US Festival ll too. Triumph put on a hell of a show. That was one hot day!
I was there, as well! Man, the heat! I thought Scorpions was the best band and then, Triumph! Van Halen was very disappointing 😠
Allied Forces and Never Surrender just blew me away. Rik is on par with Steve Perry.
This is the first time I've seen Rik other than the Star Tracks video, and I have to say wow. I'm very impressed. Many of my guitar heroes turned out to be assholes, but Rik seems smart, genuine, and is clearly just a great guy. Super video, thanks!
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I would like to hear Gil or Mike's take on the loan MCA gave them on the buyout from RCA. The details are very interesting. Rik does not hold back on these interviews. Good job.
Love it guys , and I remember getting the floppy Beyond Borders out of a guitar mag back in oh gosh 85 or 86? Emmet and Lifeson together and Boyd was it? Love that track so
much!!
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A great interview. Rik was why I took classical lessons, was a big influence in my playing style for sure
Thank you both for this amazing insight! Rik you are a good human being 👍🏼🎸💫
When I began singing I saw thunder 7 tour with Mountain opening act.. Rick was my oh My Gosh I wanna sing like Him!
From the First Time i Heard 24 Hours a Day I Was Hooked On Triumph and Saw them Play Many Times in Our Local Arena about an Hour west of Rik's Hometown! Awesome Band and a Huge Part of My Teenage Years.Even Got to See Him Play in the Park at Our Local Bluesfest Pre-Covid.Incredibly Talented Player is all I can Say!
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I really wish they and all the other big bands of the 80s would get the original lineup together and do a big tour. There are lots of fans from 87-88 who would love to hear some of the greatest music ever recorded played live again.
Rik Emmett is probably one of very few guitarists who can play every genre of music. A total talent that’s underrated
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Rik was always a major influence on me as a guitarist and writer. And one of the best singers hands down
I saw Triumph right around when Allied Forces came out. 1500 seat theater in Miami. Saxon was the opener. Blew me away.
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awesome interview rik emmet is such an amazing musician and person this was awesome brotha keep up the cool interviews
Thanks Justin!
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Outstanding interview ... although I’ve enjoyed your past guests, Rik Emmett was really interesting.
Oh man, thanks a bunch Barret, yes Rik was great. He'll be back sooner than later :-)
It’s amazing to me after watching this how lucky Rush were their entire career to be so close to each other and Geddy and Alex have been best friends since high school.
I’ve often thought that as a Rush fan!
No kidding. I think Rush kept their creative juices flowing inside the franchise in a way that was very unique and mostly satisfied all of the ego’s in the room.
These guys couldn’t keep it together much more than 10 years. They made quality music during that period .
Phenomenal interview! It was a pleasure to listen to such a genuine, well spoken and good guy that Rik is, as well as the great calibre of questions asked. I appreciate the wisdom, honesty and nostalgia that was shared. Thank you!!
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Wow.. just wow! Loved this!!
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If this interview demonstrates the level of professionalism to come as well as top shelf guitarists I can't believe I didn't find it sooner. Mz
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Thanks Rik, for all your fingerpicking/classical/jazz tunes which you graced your every album with. I figured them out, little by little, until now being able to play them and impress folks.
Hi. Loved the interview. Have been a fan of Rik Emmett and Triumph since the 70's. Seen them 3 times, and each concert was a truly amazing experience. Seen them for the 1st time at St. Dennis Center in Windsor Ontario, Canada. We were all sitting on the auditorium floor. We were not sitting for long. Thanks for the great songs and memories.❤❤🇨🇦❤✌🤘
Rock on!
@@EveryoneLovesGuitar Long Live Rock.
Or kill me now.
This is soo Fantastic. Just an OUTSTANDING interview. Ricks RES9 album is fantastic. Rik & James LaBrie(Dream Theater) are two of my all time favorite singers. The song they did together on Rik's Res 9 album ( I sing) was as perfect of a song that was ever written & performed. Thank you for this great interview.
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Realistic Optimistic. Rik will outlive a lot of us....
Rik, We love you!! You are AMAZING and I am so proud of you!! The things you've been able to do vocally are so cool. So grateful for your dedication and faithfulness 😇!! Great personality and outlook. You've made a huge impact on so many!! Thank you Rik😊 Still adorable, after all these years🤭
Thank you so much! What a brilliant interview.
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Funny hearing Rick talk about the early days and loading in empty PA cabinets, I remember going to an early Triumph gig at a venue close to where Rick and Gil grew up in Etobicoke at the Olympium. We went to the venue hours before the show to see if we could get in free as we had no money and helped their crew set up and install speakers in empty Kroth PA boxes as they were adding to the PA system and lighting show every gig! Thanks for posting this converation
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I got to see Triumph once and great guitarist and show,I watched the performance of the U S Festival and what a awesome guitar solo
Great interview, been of fan of his playing and singing. Just loved his honesty in the interview.
i saw you and your band at maple leaf gardens and kingswood theatre...ty...much LOve...still LOve you
I recall hearing these guys, as a grade school (yes, grade school) Rush fan. It was "Oh, cool! another killer Canadian band!" I had many of their records. Rik Emmett was my second exposure, after Steve Howe, to complex, sophisticated fingerstyle solo guitar. He's a world class musician, and yet most people don't know his name. Hearing him explain everything that happened, it's no wonder he eventually left the band and the so-called 'Big Time' to do other things. He got out while the getting was good.
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Great interview. Looking forward to the upcoming Triumph tribute record
This was a great interview
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Realy great band. They went out while on top.
This is a good interview. I like that you direct the interview but give Rik room to talk. The thing I always liked about Rik’s songs is they had a positive message but still rocked. I would place allied forces in my top 50 albums of all time.
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Man what a great interview....I love Rik Emmett. Great chemistry with him and the interviewer.
Thanks man... Rik coming back on again, show drops Friday, November 5th... Thanks for listening!
@@EveryoneLovesGuitar I was just actually listening to Triumph just on a whim and stumbled across the interview...great thoughtful questions and great answers, now I'm a new listener!! I'll look out for your interview from here on out! Have a great day!!
Great interview! Rik has a wonderful recall of memories/stories. I saw them in 1982, they blew the roof off the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa! Subbed for sure!
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Totally Agree!! I was there too!! Saw them in Pittsburgh at least 5 times.....maybe more. LOL
Thunder seven tour ,Ottawa ,ont. It left an impression on me for sure.
@@markdemell3717 I saw him in Ottawa in the early 90s.
This is an awesome interview! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for listening Tom!
What an amazing interview, on both sides!!!!
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I only was able to see Triumph once- the Allied Forces tour. I never would have guessed that they had any rifts between the members. They seemed to have great chemistry. Still, a great band in my estimation and a testament to Rik's ability to take the high road.
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Great interview
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Been hoping/waiting for this one...thanks so much!
You bet, Duane, thanks for listening!
Great interview, in credible guitarist, writer, singer and performer, got to meet him back in 2012 was such a lovely cool guy !!!
Yes, I agree MetalMadness66 - thanks for listening!
I saw Triumph and Rik at the US Festival ll on metal day in 1983. They kicked ass! There were 350,000 metal heads cooking in the sun that day.
God bless this man.who changed hard Rock to make radio rock...set the bar.as well as a great great player.love his message..met a blue Jay baseball player who has met a got to know Rick some .blue Jay x 3rd baseman k.Gruber who says nothing but great things about him...he's the real real deal..thanksfor the years
One great interview here and i've seen alot... Thanks to you both for being really candid...
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@@EveryoneLovesGuitar I liked the way you asked the questions.. and Rik's responses to some of the more personal ones felt like I was right there in the ZOOM sort of speak keep up the great work i'll be looking for more...
I remember my first girlfriend, back as a teen in the 80s, she had this major crush on Rik Emmett. For some reason it drove me nuts. For me there were a great late 70s sound rock band. it all still holds up great to this day and I think so because it never tried to be metal or anything temporary. It thrived as a solid rock outfit.
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Well I’m soon to be 57 and I too had the biggest crush on Rik as I’m sure most girls did. He’s still very handsome even to this day.
I am so happy to see that these 3 individuals, who's collective work meant so much to me in the earlier partof my life, have put the past beyond them and have reconciled!
Triumph was one of not only the greatest bands of the late 1970's and into the mid 80's, but was one of the greatest rock bands of all time! They truly had a "magic power"!
Well said! Thanks for listening Lee :-)
Please get triumph back together again
Great interview
2021 and songs still gold,
Fantastic interview. I have listened to everything Rik Emmett related and you were able to ask him questions that I had never heard asked before. Well done. I thoroughly enjoyed this and feel like I learned some new things about Rik
Hey thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the interview - I did as well! Thank you for listening :-)
Cool. I had a 2000 Les Paul Classic. Honeyburst. Due to circumstances I had to sell it to a pawn shop. A few weeks later that pawn shop was running commercials on late night tv. They used that LP in the ad. Broke my heart every time I saw it on tv.
Ugh, yes that is heartbreaking :-(
Rik is a super nice guy and I’ve been a fan since the early 80’s. I just have to mention that his Star Licks video was a cut above the rest, so it doesn’t surprise me at all that he taught college.
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Rik Emmett...very nice and very talented man on so many levels. :)
Just watched the show where Rik discussed his experience playing at Simcoe high. I swear I seen them play about the same time at Cederbrae High and an arena in Aurora in 78 but can't find any records of that.
two of the must underrated guitar players imo are ric and billy squier. actually they are two of the most underrated muscians period ric actually sounds like billy when he talks same cadence
AWESOME!!!!! Thanks Craig ,Just love Rik ! Stellar Musician/Guitarist !!!
You bet, Rob... thanks for listening :-)