"Never Surrender" Guitar Lesson by Triumph's Rik Emmett

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Triumph's Rik Emmett shows you how to play on guitar 'Never Surrender' one of Triumph's greatest hits.

[@TrailToughTrailers]

I bet this guy is fun to hang out with.... very good guitar player and seems down to earth!!!

[@lady_in_blue83]

My friend shared the stage with him and told that he is a wonderful guy!

[@time2see192]

Musical GENIUS. Unsung hero for his MASTERING the guitar and for His inspiring uplifting lyrics. And who could forget that voice. I WAS that girl in the bedroom, that picked up the guitar...I had a dream. Rik inspired me to practice and play, and NEVER SURRENDER! Then I had a real bad hand injury at work that left me less than whole handed. But then again, I prayed for guidance just before joining a band, playing lead guitar,, and God had other plans for me But Rik was definitely my biggest musical inspirations. But Jesus is STILL who I follow 🙏

[@jrssww]

Not only is it ridiculous that he can play this but sing to that level at the same time. Unbelievable

[@leonardpeters3266]

That chord progression is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Just WOW. And the cleanliness of the live performance of it at the US festival is just terrifying. What a gift to humanity.

[@adam872]

I've always loved this track, especially the version on Stages. That big ringing chord progression at the beginning on the 12 string is the balls.

[@chadgarber]

Thanks for the lesson Rik!

[@uneasypeace4416]

One of my top 5 favorite songs..Ever. What a killer show in the 80s!!! I will never forget it!

[@catitude5084]

Best of all time

[@RobertSmith-nk8ve]

I have been a Rik Emmett fan since 81-82, when I first heard Triumph. Even named my dog after him back in the early 90's. :) One of the greatest guitarists & vocalists EVER. Simply put, Rik Emmett is a GOD!

[@AnthonySmith-nt1rt]

dad are you talking about dusty

[@RobertSmith-nk8ve]

No, it was a dog I had a long time ago.

[@AnthonySmith-nt1rt]

oh ok. im guessing it was before I was born?

[@colinm875]

Jesus is God brother 👍

[@martinhurtadoheredia7436]

Guitar Maestro :) One of the best 12 string guitar songs ever

[@giftedplanksify]

Was at the US Festival and you guys were one of the best!! Thank you Rik

[@MrAitraining]

See Rik's performance at the US Festival 1983 for the real lesson!

[@christineblack4654]

As a teen I was into metal and hair bands from motley to rush to slayer to suicidal tendencies etc... I knew every band there was and I knew this guy was special with his playing and singing, you could easely tell this guy knew his chords and guitar theory well hehe I'm 52 and still having a hard time getting the theory down, so sad that I did not see them live before they stopped. But I'm happy to see he still has the passion for playing, that blows my mind.

[@CoolAirVw]

Love these songs and rik Emmett. great guitar, great vocals, wrote fantastic songs and fun personality too.

[@bkul44]

one of the best heart felt hard rock bands of the 80s no doubt !!

[@frederiqueb8245]

Je suis entièrement d'accord 😜

[@gibagang]

This guy is a true genius...besides that Triumph's lyrics had the best message ever...90% of people didn't get that back then...

[@42lookc]

Rik SPEAKS music. He's the most musical interpreter I've ever heard. What a gift of talent AND knowledge/understanding. If everybody could be as good in their chosen fields--and we all can't be rock stars--what a world it would be.

[@felipesandoval7593]

Mr emmitt you awsome. My friend.thanks for your teachings

[@billcolclough6295]

I have been trying to figure out how to play this song since I first heard it in the mid-1980's. Thanks for posting!

[@artheriford]

"the Chord progression is a bit complicated." If it's complicated for your RIk, it's beyond my small brain.

[@izzynutz2000]

Been following him forever

[@goteverlastinglife]

I was at the Never Surrender in '83, and this song just blew me away, though I heard the song hundreds of times. Your fret work and vocal range were just plain mind blowing!

[@WilliamC1966]

My life...back in h.s......love this man!!!!

[@frederiqueb8245]

Tu n'es pas le seul à l'aimer ❤️❤️🥰

[@ancientveritas481]

We've all seen the video of Rik and Steve Morse playing Morse's "Up in the air". An amazing feat for Emmett to accomplish on the fly❗ Even the great Steve Morse does not sing lead while playing lead guitar‼️ Rik Emmett is a phenom❗

[@IMTHEPANSY]

OMG YESSSSSSS!!! THANK YOU!!!! I love triumph so much! Rik Emmett has such a good sound! And this song!! OMG Thanks again!

[@daddywarbucks811]

Thank you Rik.

[@triumphfan770]

The Rikster,best of all time.

[@4whynot]

I need to meet this guy and have a conversation with him in person before my time is expired. If it wasn't for Frank Zappa Chet Atkins and my favorite of all time Rick Emmett I never would have been the musician I am today.. I owe Rick many thanks for All the triumph albums and cassette tapes I burned through and the hours and hours and hours of hitting the rewind button. One of my biggest regrets in life is never being able to see triumph live!!! Back in the '90s Rick did an acoustic show in my hometown of Milford Michigan. Unfortunately the night of his show I was involved in a horrific car accident and didn't freaking make it..

[@spikecustom]

Great Guitarist!!!. Rik Emmett helped all of us to become better musicians.... Damn I wished Triumph stayed together!!!... I'd buy him a Cold One!!..

[@artheriford]

Not sure if Rik made me a better musician. It made me practice more, but man, talk about watching and listening to someone and just getting frustrated.

[@redrum9484]

Greatest guitarist ever.

[@frederiqueb8245]

C'est une évidence !!!

[@artheriford]

Who even thinks of using the 11th tone on chords when writing songs? You're from another planet, Rik. I mean that in a good way

[@hinjurock]

Andy Summers did - these are very Police style chords.

[@fisheatinweasel]

The music was the gift. And then you dish your mind. Unreal. Forever.

[@XJT0428]

Super good song

[@javiermoretti1825]

From listening to Rik, it's very obvious that he has formal music theory training. Superb musician!

[@edwardippoliti626]

Thank you Rik , love that Double neck, thank you for the lesson!

[@redwatch.]

too much overlooked musical genius

[@seanelmcmillian6617]

not that simple sir!!! one of THEE best songs of the 80's!

[@123home123]

I remember reading Rik's technique columns in one of the guitar magazines back in the 1980s. Good stuff. And yeah, this is one of my favorite Triumph songs. Nifty "reggae-ish" chord progression in the verse.

[@hockeyman2274]

Wow! What a great muscian!

[@christineblack4654]

smartest and coolest guy there is.

[@jasonbeansguitars]

I've also been trying to figure out how the fuck he played this song. This explains it. Thanks very much Rik, and CBC.

[@talmadgecampbell5585]

Triumph Rock's.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

I understand pefectly. The guy (Paul Haskins) that tought me how to play, he took lessons from 10 or twelve different instructors. Paul broke it down into how to play any song and write your own music. You have to understand, first.

[@vanmanrick1]

Eddy,Jimmy the arguements for who is the best ever, but honestly,Emmett or lifeson are the best...hands down

[@masterofbeasts82]

It seems easy to play, but the style gives it that funky style.

[@TheYobo1016]

I don't play, but this looks like a pretty difficult song to perform. Love his style.

[@TomVautour]

nice riff

[@markorendas1790]

GREAT LESSON!!! RIK EMMET LOVE OKS LIKE A LAWYER... TRIUMPH LAW FIRM!!!🎼🤓🎼

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

he's quite the guy !

[@EvilKeith]

🤘🏼🤘🏼💙💙

[@OldGuySailing]

It amazes me how you make it look so simple. I grab my guitar and try to play it and. Well the key word is Try 🤪. I saw you guys in the early eighties at the Cleveland Coliseum. Foghat opened for you. I had floor seats like 20th row on the aisle When you guys took the stage the first song a fight broke out and all the bouncers moved to the right I grabbed my buddy and took off running for the stage by the time the rest of the crowd realized what was happening my buddy and I made it to the stage had one row of people in front of us and stayed there for the whole show That was also the closest I ever was to a rock band You /Rik were in front of me for the whole show we were singing lay it on the line yes we you were looking right at me and we sang quite a bit of it making eye contact then you threw me your pic I had it all lined up and someone else snaked in and got it Intercepted I was sooo bummed out. Love you guys ❤

[@glennriser4834]

👍🏻❤️🎸

[@stringbender11672]

Dang it, Rik you didnt show us the chorus riffs!!! Still a great lesson!!! 🤘😎👍❤

[@rocknetstudio]

anybody no what kind or the pedal board is.........thnaks

[@kennethgambone6127]

U can hear the Zeppelin ish, such as on houses of the holy feel

[@lajjvo]

Anyone got tabs for this amazing song?

[@lovetogolf4184]

+lajjvo I wish!! What a jam

[@lajjvo]

+Steven Dusza I also would like a set of six extra strings on my Schecter banshee, any guitar tech up for The job? :)

[@tomsenick2033p]

What happened to him?

[@frederiqueb8245]

Tu veux dire quoi ?

[@notacommie5415]

Play it yeah Sing it maybe Play it and sing it...nope

[@cbcmusic]

Awww - whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right! 😉

[@wayneshipman7406]

Bro what peddles and amps are you USEING , AWESOME SOUND AND CHORDS HECK EVERYTHING ABOUT IT ,MOST PEOPLE DIDN'T KNOW TRIUMPH WAS CHRISTIAN BAND