Rik Emmett Fixes it for Us!

[@larryaustin6977]

Not enough is said about the talent of Rik Emmett. A rock and roll legend.

[@67skins75]

Nah. He's the Rock 'n' Roll Machine!

[@3lth]

Man I could listen to Rik teach guitar all day.

[@TheJoeylush]

Not only listen to him teach...but play as well in my opinion

[@Calgarycommunitywatch]

I don’t even play ,But listening to Rik teach inspires me to learn✌🏻🤟🏻👍🏻

[@TreatzTMA]

@@Calgarycommunitywatchbeen playing almost 40 years-it doesn’t change. Rik’s the best

[@darrendelvecchio2325]

I hear you, man he’s in my top five guitar players all time!

[@justinbell3640]

Yep

[@tonya5468]

It's wonderful to see that Rik Emmett remains the vibrant, positive, and grounded person he seems to have been for all these years - he is a great musician and a great role model for staying sane and decent even in a sometimes crazy environment.

[@augustusbetucius2931]

Him and the guys from Rush, although admittedly Alex does refer to the fact that they experimented with chemicals more than I expect Rik did or would. Could be wrong, be he seems like someone who wouldn't go there.

[@markiejames7911]

One of my favorite players. An incredible singer and a class act.

[@WeSixKings]

By far, my favorite musician. What a time we had listening to Triumph in the 80s... Still my favorite 👍

[@sharmanscrivenor6779]

I am the girl who listened to her AM radio in bed at night ! Thank you Rik for all the awesome music that sends us soaring every time we hear it ! Music is timeless. May God continually Bless you and your family ! 😄

[@b0bthebuilder198]

Rik is a pure soul.. good dude. ❤️

[@I_need_an_oil_change]

The great Rik Emmett

[@kimdentler862]

Love Rik. Also impressed by the beer bottle collection.

[@jerrynickel7434]

I met Rik at the Vancouver airport 25 years ago he was doing a Yamaha guitar seminar at Long and Mcquade there, he was nice and we chatted a bit, sort of just a normal guy, he said what he was doing and said hey it’s a gig......nice to see cool people exist in that business, I told him me and a buddy skipped out the last few weeks of grade 12 and had a cool place on a mountain with a great stereo and ALLIED FORCES WAS FRIGGIN CRANKED! He chuckled....cheers Rik

[@TreatzTMA]

Hahaha. As a kid one of my neighbors, probably a guy in his 20s, would have Allied Forces just full blast coming out of his house. Other neighbors hated it but not me!! Lol

[@robertwjtaylor]

I saw Rik several times and he blew me away and he is amazing on the guitar and a great innovator and a true Canadian!

[@ronalbert1883]

Rik Emmett was always my favorite artist. Here I am, 40 years after I started listening to him, and I’m still in awe of his guitar playing, vocals and above all, he seems like a genuinely good guy.

[@thomaswild9044]

One of the most under rated players. He's awesome

[@stevekrupey3611]

Seeing Rik play just brightens up my day - every time, guaranteed.

[@commonman317]

I wish Rik and Alex Lifeson would get together and do a tour together. I know Alex was a guest on one of Rik's albums. But, could you imagine them creating an album of new material, plus touring, and maybe tap into some Triumph and RUSH songs too? That would be something to see.

[@Jeff_C_2112]

Rik Emmett is a blessing to this earth! Such wonderful talent - I am very grateful that my youth was soundtracked by the awesome music of Triumph and Rush.

[@craig7887]

Rik is the best! Great video!

[@cvfunnsixspeed9213]

My God, what a talent; as a guitarist I can't figure out if he is a better guitarist or vocalist.........or song writer..........I miss that band!! I miss Rik; what a treat this was!

[@Mach.97319]

Just listen too to Rush.Thats where he copied all his chops from.

[@DaveStarks-ku2jd]

@@Mach.97319 lol lol Rik smokes both Alex and Geddy

[@Mach.97319]

Rush clone! All there fans were & are obviously too high to notice lol!!!!

[@DaveStarks-ku2jd]

@@Mach.97319 Rik's voice is way better then Geddy's and Rik smokes Alex. move on kid.....

[@Mach.97319]

@DaveStarks-ku2jd The Emporer has no clothes! What's the drummer's name.. Ohhh, feel the burn 🔥 lol! Bby!

[@vallaindigital]

I'm not a guitar player, but it seems those chords are so well thought out. And they sound so good. Triumph has made music I will love for all my life. Thanks Rik!

[@Mach.97319]

Just listen, too, Rush! He copied Alex Lifson!

[@wadewelch3798]

I am a great Triumph fan and my best friend Calvin and I would sit up till morning listening to you guys on LP or cassette. Music is my narcotic and I float away from life's problems listening to Triumph. I'm young now I'm wild now I want to be free.....Thanks for all the great tunes and hard work you guys did. Wade Welch from Alberta Canada

[@waywardspirit7898]

"Music holds the secret, too know it can make you whole".

[@crusheverything4449]

@@waywardspirit7898- *to

[@lady_in_blue83]

Hold on... Hold on to your dreams... Best wishes from a music lover from Russia!

[@time2see192]

Just rented and watched the documentary...EXCELLENT. My inspiration through YEARS of practicing guitar, as a young teen girl. I remember mastering Petite Etude, which I would play in FAST forward speed to impress my friends.. Lol.. The magic power even got me through my hand injury from a table saw at 19, when I lost a finger and a half, that ended the dream. Beautiful music that truly touched my soul. Thank you Rik, Gil and Mike. Love forever. 💘

[@mikestroud9969]

Awesome. Damn im 61 and Rick looks better than me at his age for sure 😊. Thanks for sharing 😊😊 ive been a major fan of Triumph since i was young

[@markusaurelius777]

Those chord voicings are super lush and full sounding. Very original. Nice Rik !!!

[@Mach.97319]

He tried coping Rush, bruh!

[@DaveStarks-ku2jd]

@@Mach.97319 Rik is way more talented. Get your eyes and ears checked.

[@Mach.97319]

@@DaveStarks-ku2jd get your brain checked!

[@Mach.97319]

@@DaveStarks-ku2jd Rush rules!

[@DaveStarks-ku2jd]

@@Mach.97319 They are good. Rik's just on another level.

[@patrickcampion7966]

Love seeing the stubby beer bottles, that takes me back! Great stuff, Rik!

[@glennchaisson4792]

I love the airy sound Rik has in his compositions

[@Sicklix]

saw Triumph back in the early eighties. Foghat opened up. Rik mainly played his Framus (Ackerman?), and a Dean Z baby, candy apple red. Ended up sneaking to front row, back when you could do that at an indoor gig. It was a religious experience.

[@sjdanthem]

An immense talent. I honestly think he sometimes gets overlooked as a guitarist because he's such an incredible vocalist. In fact, I can't think of anyone that even comes close to being that good at both.

[@garywright2951]

Your right bro love Him and Triumph but check outJohn Sykes also Two of the best

[@sjdanthem]

Willdo, Gary. Thanks!

[@vayabroder729]

I can only think of Dave Meniketti from Y & T that would be in the same category.

[@martinkasper197]

Gary Moore...R.I.P👍🤘🎸🎤

[@crusheverything4449]

@@martinkasper197- Gary was undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists in history, but his singing is not in the same league as Rik Emmett, John Sykes or Dave Meniketti. He had some good vocal performances, but was really hit or miss as a singer over his career and often sounded terrible live and like he had marbles in his mouth. It pains me to say that because I love his music in spite of it and he’s one of my greatest inspirations as a guitarist.

[@BarriePoole]

I met Rik Emmett at the Orillia Opera House in Orillia ON, Canada. nicest guy in the world. Rik is a southpaw by the way. one of many reasons how he makes those chords look super easy..

[@TreatzTMA]

Interesting perspective

[@donhollio-1]

Rick I saw you twice in the 80's, and once as a soloist in the early 90's. Both shows I was on the floor 4th row, and 2nd row right in front of you. I have no dexterity in my fingers, and no knowledge of playing music. But I have to say you were incredible along with Mike and Gil. Decades later we have YT and I'm getting rekindled with your body of work. I especially get a kick from the younger ones hearing your music for the first time, as it takes me back to a very young boy at my local community centre carnival, where I won a game and could pick any 45 in the box. I picked up Triumph '24 Hours a Day' and Bringing it Home to You.' To my slight disappointment you guys never played them live. But no matter, you three blew the shirt off this guy. Thanks for all the music, and seeing you work your way on the guitar, I think it's best I put the guitar down at 10yo.

[@samzach2057]

I didn’t want this video to end!!!

[@MrDoneboy]

Never got to see Rik in concert with Triumph, but I sure have enjoyed his music throughout the years!

[@EastCoastLtd]

this man is a TREASURE! so gifted, so giving, so real. I wish we all could live forever.

[@joesample3796]

Awesome - so good to see Rick thriving - MORE PLEASE!!!!

[@EricSands777]

Thanks Rik. I've been playing these wrong for 40 years...and loving every minute. Great songs!

[@mikebozik]

This is so dead on! You know your theory. Thanks for giving it all away. Today, I learned something important!!! 😊

[@rocknewtonfilsterwilly7364]

Such a tremendous talent and nice guy. Taught myself Allied Forces album when I was a kid and later got to see them live in Virginia while in the Navy during the Sport of Kings tour; what an awesome show. Having the Halifax DVD let's me go back and rock out with them like it was yesterday. Yes, I am always ready giant laser head for a night of TRIUMPH!

[@jayeye8047]

At the Norfolk Scope ? I was there.

[@rocknewtonfilsterwilly7364]

@@jayeye8047 Don't recall what they called it but it was the civic center in downtown Norfolk. Sounds like that was it.

[@TreatzTMA]

Sport of Kings was a great tour

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

Fantastic. Guitar tone is just great! Keep rockin

[@John_Patelis]

Thank you for the inspiration Mr.Emmet 🍁We are grateful🙏 Cherished memories from the past but still relevant today✨️ Thanks to you, we're better guitarists 🎸 plus vocalists🎤

[@OJA1965]

An excellent and underrated guitarist/vocalist/songwriter. He wrote a column in Guitar World magazine back in the 80s and his article explaining scales and modes suddenly put everything together in my AHA! moment. I had no clue that the scales were movable like that, and the major/minor relatives of the scales. Opened a whole new world for me. No one had ever taught me that before. This was long before KZbin.

[@ashaw801]

"I did not drink all these beers". Hilarious 😂😂😂. Luv ya

[@fbettr2627]

Rik EMMETT and Neal SCHON are my two favourite rock guitarists. Rik is such a talented artist and an intelligent man. TRIUMPH's 'Thunder Seven' and 'Just A Game' are brilliant hard rock albums. Rik belongs in a unique class of rock guitarists (along with Neal SCHON; Steve LUKATHER; Trevor RABIN; Steve MORSE; and Dann HUFF) that are more than a one-trick pony. These musicians are eclectic and versatile in the rock genre.

[@gteefxr3094]

You should be a "rock-journalist."

[@crusheverything4449]

@fbettr2627 - You have impeccable taste in guitarists!

[@mickeystanic4750]

Oh, Trevor Rabin....from another planet.

[@markweber4854]

And Rik sings his ass off! I love all of the guitarists you mentioned too!

[@patrickcasey357]

You're influences are very much in line with mine. Rik never fully got the credit he so richly deserves.

[@waywardspirit7898]

Your on my top 2 guitarists of all time list Rik. Triumph is one of my top 3 bands. There is no way I could ever convey how much your music has meant to me for the last 45 years. You don't know me........but I love you.

[@TreatzTMA]

I think a lot of us feel that way 👍

[@joeehrlich2898]

My all time favorite guitar hero! Thank you Rick! I sure miss you all touring to Spokane. Great inspirational music too. Thank you sir!!

[@mauriciogambini]

7 min of pure gold. You are amazing and should get the recognition

[@BS-gj5ot]

been a fan since I was a teenager, amazing guitarist, vocalist, songwriter. The guy can just do it all.

[@joeparga744]

Thanx rik, i`ve been a fan of yours since the 80`s. I was at the US Festival you put on a great show, thank you. Guitar tutorials from you would be awesome.

[@stevenrich1819]

Rik you’re the best! Always appreciated your music and thought Triumph superior to Rush. At 67 I still listen to your music and I’m grateful for all the memories. Thanks very much!

[@lotusmanb3832]

Rock & Roll Machine is the best rock doc ever made. Fun to watch and very heart felt. Thanks guys

[@williammussey1219]

I'm so inspired by his playing, humility, & overall personality!!! If the world had more ppl like RIk in it, what a beautiful place it would b!!! Thank U Rik 4 all the beautiful music & insight on life!!!!

[@katprince5528]

I want DVD!or CD,I saw the Rock and Roll Machine tour in a little 200 seat auditorim,Le Plateau Hall maybe.This was back in 1977 and the tickets were 3 damn .50.Teaze was opening and they blew us away.Triumph came on and kicked their ass.I bought a Tshirt and poster that I had for 20 years,you're still the best guitar player I've ever seen live.

[@RikEmmett08]

🌹🌹✌🏻🎤

[@ClassofEighty2]

Damn I needed that. I could NEVER figure out any of those, but always wanted to play them. Huge thanks Rik for fixing all that. Saw the doc where you guys surprised the fan club folks at the end. Great band, great story, great songs. I bought a vinyl copy of "Allied" and hung it on my office wall.

[@TreatzTMA]

Great album (arguably their best) and classic album cover

[@rstats2127]

Triumph a great trio from Canada

[@telecomex]

Hey! Labatts 50! Haven't had one of those since the 70's! Thanks for the lesson. ss

[@armoredsaint6639]

I saw Rik Emmett and Triumph play in Evansville, Indiana in the late 80s! Yngwie Malmsten opened the show and played and sounded awesome as you might expect, but when Rik Emmett took the stage for his guitar solo he completely blew my mind. It was the best guitar solo I’ve ever seen. He would play the most amazing classical part, and then a laser light image of a cello on the side of the stage would repeat that part, and then he would intern play along with it, and then, a laser light image of a violin would play that part on the other side of the stage, and then Rick would step in between the two and play along with all three! Most badass guitar solo I’ve ever seen, or heard!

[@EYECOMEINPEACE]

My son (16) and I often play magic power on guitar together as part of our jam together stuff ...soo nice.

[@josephalvaro5244]

Awesome tutorials Rik.I'm sure you left a lot of guitarist scratching their heads trying to figure out the right chord voicings for your tunes. I was luckily enough to see Triumph in their infancy at The Piccadilly Tube in TO in I think it was the summer of '76.All I could say was,these guys have got it.. Your triple threat contributions to Triumph were all world. Thanks for all Triumph did for kicking the doors down for Canadians acts to try and follow.

[@TreatzTMA]

You are lucky. Those early days must’ve been something special. Just a little bit before my time

[@garo52]

Great guy👍👍... love how he still has passion for his stuff..live long and healthy Rick 🙏🙏

[@krupkamusic]

Id love to see this man live!

[@scottfromsouthcarolina3185]

Thanks for the lesson Rik. That Black Label beer bottle brings memories from the 70s.

[@JFrit67]

Legend. Those 80’s bands & concerts were pure magic. Triumph were one of the best touring bands of the era.

[@joerectifier]

Sometimes there is a man….well, sometimes there is man, and he is the right man for the times. There is no way to quantify the influence and greatness of Riks style and influence. It’s not always the most popular musicians that are the most well versed and the most interesting. One thing Rik and Lifeson had in common was the interesting chords and rhythm playing….must be the water up there? 😅

[@mickeystanic4750]

Alex Lifeson = Aleksandar Zivojinovic

[@jackheczko4790]

If I was an eagle I wouldn’t listen to anything else

[@kojam1]

ABSOLUTE LEGEND! Man! Fight The Good Fight awakened something in me when it was released and still does every time I hear it!

[@TreatzTMA]

That, followed by Ordinary Man are just one of the headiest one-two punches in rock history

[@1hawkguy92]

Saw you at the US festival as an 18 year old, what concert, love your playing

[@in2livinit]

You Sir are a Legend 🎸🎶 Thank You !!!

[@ttown918]

What an amazing musician.

[@bbishopski]

Ah! Fight the good fight... G sus at 10th fret! Makes total sense, similar to midsummer's daydream. Rik, your fans would love more of this. I wore out so many Triumph albums as a kid..."rewinding" over and over trying to learn these songs.

[@PeteThorn]

Super cool insight, Rik!!! Canadian Rock Royalty

[@angusorvid8840]

Rik is such an excellent guitarist and excellent all-around musician.

[@shnarfy]

I'm so glad my best friends neighbor a guitar player introduced us to Rik Emmett. We were just 11 yrs old in 1982. Triumph was such a positive feel good band.

[@RichardFriendartist]

Just saw the doc. it was awesome. saw Triumph in 1985 and 1987...both shows were great!!

[@RustyManisduckman]

I have no idea what he was talking about, but I could listen to Rik all day long

[@Guitarman59]

Saw you back in the 70's at Canada Jam at Mosport. Phenomenal concert! Seen you open for RUSH many many times in Toronto. You gave our lead guitarist (Steve) a few lessons back in the day. He was very influenced by your voicings as you could hear it when he played. Triumph is another beautiful gift of Canadian talent ✌

[@martybgoodmartybgood9809]

I love you Rik. You and your beautiful music helped me through many low times. And it was always there during the high times as well. Forever grateful.

[@ShawnZagar]

Awesome Rik, great video. Seen you and Dave play acoustiic at the Lamp Theater in Irwin, Pa. Love to have you back again for another incredible show. Keep on rockin!

[@tomhomer3261]

😎 I'm from Connellsville Pa about 30 minutes from ya! I seen Triumph 3 times back in the day & if I knew they played the Lamp in Irwin I would have been there as well!

[@dmur5828]

Awesome Rik as always, so inspiring to Musicians. Hope you play live again, but if not you deserve every ounce of retirement.

[@zoranpavlovic9540]

Always loved Rik's style and Triumph. Amazing talent for composition 🙏💎

[@danieldomachowske9871]

Thanks Rik. I’ve purchased my copy of your Triumph documentary. Heart-warming.

[@mastertemple8369]

Love the beer collection..

[@bruceniblett959]

I first started guitar because of Rik. I was 13 or so when I started listening to Triumph. I learned all of his acoustic pieces by the time I was 16. I sent Rik Emmett a letter when I was 14 telling him he was better than Eddie. But I learned all of their stuff. And Rush. I was a super fan of Rik Emmett. My best friend had the mtv material. I would make him play never surrender. Awesome guitar parts. Killer rhythm. God that would be so hard to sing and play. My fave Rik Emmett solo in a song is the one off of allied forces. Ordinary Man. One of the coolest solos. I saw them on Thunder 7. Rik had an incredible tone and had an incredible solo.

[@bruceniblett959]

Adding a reply to my own, I think Rik Emmett on the sport of king's album tone was great live. Cutting edge solo. People talk about a lot of players but Rik is great because he is also a great singer.

[@TreatzTMA]

Dude were we separated at birth lol?? Ordinary Man, lyrically and musically just expanded my 12 year old mind and opened my eyes like nothing else. Talk about an emotive solo-incredible. There’s a video out there of them playing it in Japan-just so powerful.

[@bruceniblett959]

Hey, I am a good player now. Many influences. You know Leo Kottke, Eddie, Allan Holdsworth, Albert Lee, Alex Lifeson. But Rik started it for me. I forgot most of those pieces, but I still can play midsummer's daydream kind of-- cough. I knew all of them. Fingertalkin, Moon child. Now I just do my own stuff. Rock on

[@TreatzTMA]

@@bruceniblett959 they’re all great pieces. I try to keep them under my fingers.

[@bruceniblett959]

@@TreatzTMA Yeah, I can play bits and pieces. I learned tons back then. You know, I had to teach myself everything by ear. I learned all of Rik's stuff that I liked, and also Alex Lifeson. Then Eddie.. Impossible. Holdsworth impossible for me to understand. Yngwie was easier because it's mostly patterns. Not all crazy swing like Eddie/Alex (drumlord)

[@caseykeeler9840]

He's amazing. Huge effect on me as a musician. Such a history with this delightful fella.

[@kevin-n-darlenef301]

Love your music Ric, Graduated in 82, the best year.

[@oasis5827]

Rik Emmett - Music Genius .... These songs were and still are some of my all time favorites! Thanks for posting..

[@TjBruce817]

Rick is one of the Canadian GOATS of Rock and Roll. I hear those chords and I'm teleported back to my youth and deluge of great memories flood the mind. Thanks Rick !

[@stevekane4283]

He is so awesome ..never knew how good rick is ..been playing years then stoped for years now at 60. .his stuff is drawing me back ! Thank you rick.

[@ronfrey5327]

Yea Buddy just brought back that energy that feeling of getting tickets to go.. I miss that.. thanks for sharing..

[@Smoothboxnailer]

Thanks for all great music over the years! Amazing Band! The world Thanks you!

[@dlloyd4896]

I'd pay to see a Triumph tour! Loved this band in the 80s

[@gteefxr3094]

I'm sure they'd appreciate that.

[@vayabroder729]

@@gteefxr3094It’d be a little hard to go on tour for free, eh? 😉

[@kalania14]

Have always loved triumph growing up in the 70a. You have always had a refreshing approach to rock music.

[@marcelogaea1064]

Sweet Tele, Rik. Thanks, VG.

[@davidminch1057]

Love the instruction and the beer bottle collection! We need a Triumph reunion tour!

[@DonnySwanson-mo1qp]

Geepers Rik you look like you're having fun gain playing Triumph songs??? It sounds absolutely beautiful!!! As that just maybe one of the best songs I've ever heard!!!! Just a Game album is so amazing!!!! WOW

[@RikEmmett08]

🌹🌹✌🏻🎤

[@jl6714]

No way he's 70! Jeez what a handsome man, his talent has never wavered. I have also alway's loved RIK! Saw him LIVE in mid 80's one of the best concerts ever! Thank you for the extraordinary memories's!

[@edwardippoliti626]

Man Rik you are one of the greatest guitarists, if not the greatest guitarists/singers of all time ,and everytime I hear you play, my ears stand at attention ,and my heart melts ,if this makes sense !!

[@BW-kv9wj]

I saw Rik at the US Festival in 1983 when I was 17. Triumph blew everyone out of the water.

[@Mickcotton]

I was there & I Agree ☝️

[@Solar55]

I wasn't there, but read about their performance in Creem magazine a few weeks later ! That's just how it was pre-internet and no real coverage in the media at the time.

[@djpenton779]

RIk, you're always an inspiration. Years ago I followed your column in a guitar mag (don't recall which one). You are one of the most encouraging guys I know, not to mention a great musician. Greetings from a fellow canuck.

[@O.S.R.C.]

Was Guitar Player, I had a sub to that for over a decade. Met him and the band backstage ( student roadies for free admission) when they played our highschool.

[@DavidMohr-d7z]

Rick Brother I want to say Thank You from all of us for all the beautiful music that has moved our souls. Just like Rush and the Hip and so many bands from Canada you do us proud every time you are on that stage. The Creator has gifted you with such abilities song writer,singer and master of the guitar. I think my fav song is Rock and Roll machine I remember the first time I heard it and my buddy said the drummer was singing and that blew me away. You guys were perfect for each other and we were blessed to grow up in a time of so much awesome rock music 🙂

[@MikeRuh01]

Growing up in the 80's. Listening to Triumph and the great music they gave us and here Listening to Rick is great

[@uneverything]

Thank you Rik !! I always loved Triumph, and Damn!! Did you guys kick ass at The US FESTIVAL!!

[@guitartec]

I'm sitting at my desk watching Rik teach these great songs, and all of a sudden I remember I have in my desk drawer a Star Licks Master Series book from 1987 with a pic of Rik on the front cover holding a totally customized white Yamaha SG2000 with block inlay and a Floyd. Now I remember why I bought mine in 1979.

[@carlsylvester425]

Rick, THANK YOU!! 4 of my all-time favorites by you guys!!

[@rond227]

Rik is one of my all time favorite guitar players. My first concert was Triumph in 1980.