The fans demanded it, and the fans finally got it. After 20 years apart, the long-awaited Triumph reunion (of vocalist/guitarist Rik Emmett, bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine, and vocalist/drummer Gil Moore) took place at Sweden Rock Festival, on June 7th, 2008. And on August 28th, 2012, fans outside of Sweden will finally get a chance to see, hear, and experience this awesome reunion.
Fourteen prominent members of the Mississauga community were honoured with Diamond Jubilee medals in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s 60th year of service on the British throne. It was a diverse list that included a rock star, a City councillor and a brewery owner, among others.
Tune in to August 31st to live-stream the Tupelo Music Hall concert, which starts at 8pm ET. Wherever you are in the world, you can tune in! You can purchase online tickets for $3 any time the day of the show at www.concertwindow.com/tupelo. This is a new and very cool service!
On Tuesday July 24 Rik will be honoured with the awarding of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. This award recognizes a significant contribution to Rik’s community and his achievements abroad that have brought credit to Canada.
The fans demanded it, and the fans finally got it. After 20 years apart, the long-awaited Triumph reunion took place at Sweden Rock Festival, on June 7th, 2008. And on August 28th, 2012, fans outside of Sweden will finally get a chance to see, hear, and experience this awesome reunion.
Rock Quartet format: Rik with Dave Dunlop (guitar), Steve Skingley (bass), and Mike Churchill (drums)
The Hall-of-Fame Triumph guitarist plays and sings his heart out in what promises to be one of the greatest “living room” concerts around – perfect for the Bears Den Showroom!
Rik to make guest appearance on stage Monday July 2 at Lake Affect Patio Bar & Grill in Port Credit for special fundraising event hosted by Mike Bullard and Chuck Jackson.
Listen to Rik’s OnDemand podcast interview with 104.9 The X Rock’s Stone and Double T. Rik chats about the upcoming Acoustic Night of Triumph album, his current relationship, state and early history of Triumph, sports, stories with his father, and more!
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Rik Emmett is one of the unsung guitar heroes to emerge from the rock scene during the 1970s. As a vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of Triumph, he established himself as a versatile shredder who’s just as comfortable in a pentatonic scale as he is navigating his way through a diatonic jazz arrangement.
