Rik Emmett-Lay it on the Line-20 August 2022-Pembroke, ON

Rik Emmett and the Allied Forces Superstar Band-Lay it on the Line-from
Triumph’s Just a Game album-Allied Forces Triumph Fan Weekend-20 August 2022-Festival Hall Centre for the Arts-Pembroke, ON.

[@joeknightus8827]

Gave me goosebumps when he started singing. Glad I found this. Triumph was a big part of the 80's.

[@apolamperouge6013]

the 80s? I was listening to them since the 70's. Had Rock and Roll Machine on vinyl

[@herrp8765]

I know whatcha mean. Huge airplay on FM radio stations, back in the day.

[@scottrussell7423]

Me too!

[@davidarmitage289]

Rik is now 70 and still killing it…where the F did the time go? Still remember seeing him front row at Hamilton Place in 1981 with Harlequin opening…. Amazing show

[@vintage30]

Doing it with class nice job nothing fake going on here..

[@prettynoose8497]

Time is a fuckholer, that's for sure David!

[@gillesanglehart5300]

for sure it all seems like yesterday... Rock on! Still listening music from that era. Still training and still burning rubber.

[@briansefring4981]

Most underrated band ever.

[@chadposton6908]

Big time !

[@davidpearson3304]

A Canadian rock trio that probably got overshadowed by another Canadian rock trio. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@stephaniehilbern]

! And a trio at their finest.

[@jonnyroxx7172]

I agree! I was at the US festival for them. One of the greatest sets ever! I also got to meet Rik on his first solo tour. One of the nicest guys and purest voices I've ever heard - oh, and he's a virtuoso guitarist as well!

[@clearjet]

@@jonnyroxx7172 I was at both US fests... backstage.

[@waywardspirit7898]

I never woulda recognized Rik with that beard. And it's good to see a musician that KNOWS when his time has come and he can no longer hit "the note". Instead of faking and using a vocal backing track he brings in a singer to cover his ass. Respect. I love him even more than I did. In my top 3 guitarist list.

[@pjm829]

I wasn’t sure that was him either, plus he’s usually doing acoustic shows now. Saw him awhile ago and he sounded great, didn’t need any help hitting the high notes, but he joked around about them in this song.

[@danroberts9050]

Who's the other two?

[@paulya1269]

I’ll put this tune up against any of the great rock anthems of the 80’s. 🤟🇨🇦

[@raulcordero714]

1979

[@texastank9413]

Absolutely. They killed it at the US83 show. They were the best act that day. Scorpions and Judas Priest.

[@leezeidel4826]

I agree 👍

[@artheriford]

Absolutely!

[@cavscout62]

Great song no doubt however if we’re talking “Anthems” The Blinding Light Show is more in that category.

[@TheSimba3062]

Rik still sounds amazing, and his band is excellent. Triumph should have gone on longer than it did, but it's great to see Rik still killing it!

[@chadposton6908]

What. This is amazing. Triumph needs a reunion tour!!

[@BeemWeeks]

I saw Triumph in 1982 on the Allied Forces tour and in 1986 on the Sport of Kings tour. One of the absolute best live bands ever. I am so glad to see Rik is still out there doing what he does best.

[@slayerbob213]

Rik Emmitt & Tommy Shaw are two of the most overlooked guitarists & singers IMO.

[@bojangles713]

And two of my ALL TIME Favorites !

[@mikeparsons7216]

Styx, Was my First Concert, my older brother took me, it was the Paradise Theater Tour. Great Show.

[@muninnseyes]

Every time I hear this song it makes me proud to be Canadian. Long live rock n roll!

[@danroberts9050]

Every time I hear this song it makes me proud to know where Canada is!

[@Steve.Cutler]

Rik is one one of the most underrated guitar players AND singers. He brought in 2 extra guitar player, and unlike most others he actually plays the lead parts!

[@Rockingronnies]

Sweeeeeet, super excited to see Rick out playing for all of us to enjoy. Such an unrated guitar player, song writer and vocalist!!!

[@chadposton6908]

Fact !

[@micolfortuna4723]

Canadian here. Triumph, and Rick have been a huge part of my life. Best Rock bands come from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jeffhalverson5012]

Triumph and April Wine are two of my all time favorite bands.

[@kennycab3374]

Was shocked to come across this. Great to see Emmett let someone younger sing the high notes. Nothing wrong with that. Awesome, hope to see them tour here, cause I will be in front row. Rush, Triumph, and Grand Funk, outside of Hendrix, the 3 greatest 3 man bands all came out of Canada!

[@sammusillami7995]

I've seen Rik Emmett several times over the past 5 years . HE NEVER DISAPPOINTS, ALWAYS FANTASTIC!!! GREAT MUSICIAN & SINGER !!! Come back to Chicago !!!

[@Wolfie66]

Rik's voice sounds great. He definitely took care of himself over the years.

[@leroyafanador781]

Never understood why Triumph was so very underrated They were a very talented Trio of Musicians Ric Emmett ,Gil Moore and Mike Levine They blew My Mind back in the Day Awesome Rock and Roll Machine

[@martino5457]

Rik Emmett never ceases to amaze me. What a guitar player!

[@SquirrelTheater]

I met Rik at a radio station in Pleasant Prairie, WI in 2004 and was able to sit in the studio for his interview and watched him play “Hold On” and part of “Midsummer’s Daydream” on a Yamaha acoustic guitar 5 feet away! What an amazing, down to earth guy! I’ll never forget it. 👍🏻😎

[@LookinUp2001]

I have been lucky enough to see Triumph a few times in the 80s, then Rik and Dave twice. Always great shows. Riks music is a part of me.

[@johnschopp5622]

Very underated band..

[@Hoglife]

Triumph will forever live in me,Rock on Rik

[@gordonno11]

Triumph was my first concert I went to ....back in 84!...... Will never forget that night in Portland Maine!🤟🤟🤟

[@chuckcecconi8801]

Rik will always Have "THE MAGIC POWER"

[@mustangmatt63]

Epic.... Glad I stumbled across this !!

[@markkeeler6974]

Seen triumph and survivor in St Louis back in the 80s I still have the ticket stub one of the best shows I had ever ever seen still a huge triumph an can't go wrong with these guys and you never could

[@lesbartle]

Great video!!!! A little story… years ago Rik and the Canadian band Honeymoon Suite did a tour together and I was hanging backstage and Rik was warming up and I brought a Triumph cd booklet to get signed,at that time he wasn’t signing anything by his former band but being 6’4 350 pound guy I asked him and he reluctantly signed it and gave me the guitar pick he was using…. We chatted and he was so damn cool and killed it that night on stage

[@HighVoltageRoc]

This makes me ridiculously happy to hear his voice like this only 2 years ago... I would ******* love to hear/see them live

[@Giranek]

I love Rik, This video is amazing, Thank you for bringing it out for us that live a bit far away from Canada, I'm Mexican and fell in love with Triumph back in the 80´s

[@fretman09]

Still has it, a great underrated band. Classic!!

[@davidbullett499]

Saw triumph 4 times back in the day always loved them glad i saw this

[@musicauthority674]

I'm a huge Triumph fan. and Rik Emmett is a fantastic guitarist. a while ago he was giving tutorials on how he played some of those Triumph songs. here on KZbin. he even talked about playing the double neck.

[@donaldmoore4412]

Seen them many times in my day. What a killer band, and topnoch showmanship.

[@KF8OD1]

Don’t hold back Rick!!❤

[@denniswilliams9145]

Rick had such a classic voice and wrote some of the absolute best rock songs of all time.

[@petestanton1945]

Caught him in a cool club in Windsor (near Detroit) in the mid nineties. Great show! This looks very much on par, what, 25yrs later? 😮😊

[@Victoria-zi4so]

I'm 55 and still love this. GOD BLESS RICK AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. AWESOME.

[@StratmanDarrell]

Triumph! Rik and his electrifying guitar!

[@andrezejbudenski2411]

Big fan of our Canadian brothers. Listened to Triumph and Rush in the US in '79. Great mesh with the Southern Rock bands, Boston, Kansas, and ZZ Top. Imagine?

[@aldenunion]

Forgot Loverboy

[@chuckcecconi8801]

Every time I hear him play it brings me back to a better time

[@stevengoodman3498]

Rik is a living legend. Saw Triumph open for AC/DC in 1981. All there shows are incredible. Long live Rik Emmett!

[@BigDad67]

Just love this ❤. Always thought he was the most underrated guitarist out there!! Will always be in my top 5 🤟🏻✌🏼❤️🎸

[@fishingfreak9734]

We loved Triumph in Texas and still do!! I can't remember how many times I saw them but it was more than once!! That was a great performance and Ric is still a great player. Great band!!

[@chadposton6908]

Texas. The Allied Forces Tour was my first time I saw them on stage was absolutely amazing.

[@willietrotter6530]

🎉 One of the Greatest Singer🎙️& 🎸🎛️playrers of the 80's🎸🎛️🤘timeless🤟love them👍

[@jamesrutter4277]

Saw them 5 times in Philly , greatest Rock singer and guitarist in my mind !!!

[@8ch-Ivy]

Please!! You must be sniffing glue. The greatest?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lawn461]

Thanks for sharing. Love Triumph!❤

[@barbarawalker2643]

Too bad he's got the other guy singing instead of him guitar player and singer myself it's hard to still hit those notes. I still love the guy one of the best guitar players and singers that ever lived

[@garywalter8493]

Soooo underated back in the day......thanks for all the great music and guitar work!

[@sheilahoffman9833]

Love love love!!!

[@Joe.M]

Big fan of Rik Emmett. Saw Triumph when they did their first American tour. Saw a video on his Facebook page where he says he's retired and no longer touring.☹️

[@in2livinit]

Great arrangement, great band, and Rik is still killing it. OUTSTANDING musician and artist 🎶

[@ltrenum]

Loved Triumph back in the day, lots of great songs.

[@blaircanavan1449]

Played my high school in 1978!! Amazing trio of phenomenal musicians. 😎😉🇨🇦

[@davidarmitage289]

Thanks Katrina for this treat!

[@donrichter3523]

Wow, Rik looks like. Kenny Rogers in this clip. You go Rik! Sounds like you can still hit the high notes, just without the power.

[@markusaurelius777]

The other guy is hitting those highs lol

[@aldenunion]

Scary seeing him fading as I am 50's and hope don't lose mine..He had great power vibrato that other guy lacking..Special and a gift don't want gone..Guy is a great musician..Father time undefeated!!!

[@simpsonkid100]

Unbelievable. Wicked stuff. Still got it.

[@user-sq5ln4il5b]

I seen Triumph and Rik so many times great musician hes now retired doesnt play any more this is 24 he quit end of 22.

[@jeaneugenedx]

Oh, this is good! The two singers, great stuff!

[@mikenpsgmikenpsg1057]

Kudos to the guy with balls to pull off singing Riks lines in Riks band!

[@htownboxer8256]

Dang! Rik still sharp as he ever was!!!

[@SixStringSteveDelivers]

That is a great drum sound!🥁

[@metalfan210]

Long Live the Rock and Roll Machine 🤘from San Antonio Texas home of the Triumph away home

[@user-iy7dp3jp3f]

The Talent in that band is insane! Such amazing players!!

[@lady_in_blue83]

What a great tune! My God, my guitar hero has arrived! Versatile guitar player, fantastic vocalist, great songwriter and most importantly, appears to be a kind human. My way to follow from tenderness to passion... My greatest rock music influence who even forced me to pick up my own electric guitar to resonate with him! How I want to learn your hooks, riffs and chords! Your unforgettable double neck guitar brings only good memories:... Thanks a lot, my dear Rik! You are amazing!

[@team-d]

Loved Triumph. Def one of the top songs of all time!

[@Stans-The-Truth]

It's good to see Rick is still ripping it up!!!!

[@paulvelasquez6943]

Live Rik!! So wish I could find some live performances of their song Drive Time. Some Killer guitar playing on that song!!!

[@kriscalverley2131]

His instrumental work are awesome. Also humble ol Canadian. Beard sure fooled me

[@johntheisen6791]

That’s very cool I love Triumph. And I can appreciate when there’s love for one’s music but wise enough to know one’s limitations are but still rock out 🤘🏼🤘🏼👍👍I would go see them

[@lmethom]

He doesn't just let the guy sing his song, he shows real respect and appreciation with his reactions. True class!

[@robertcleaver9226]

Dave Dunlop, not Rick's son, a prodigy in his own right who has toured with Rik on his acoustic solo tours for the last several years. Dave is awesome.

[@dpj5]

I saw Triumph for the Thunder Seven and Sport of Kings tours. What an incredible live show. Left quite an impression on a 16 year old kid. Even better than the Police, Synchronicity tour or Van Halen for the 1984 tour.

[@johncopple6479]

Amazing!!!!

[@markbirchette8740]

Triumph has always been stellar in concert any time I saw them, let alone Rik!

[@jasonjohnson4170]

Love this!

[@RichardCole1002]

Well played guys! Would have liked to have been there! 🤘🤘🤘

[@ralphflores4422]

This is Badass! Sure miss real R&R.

[@DreidMusicalX]

Last time I heard this song was 1983 US Festival in CA on Metal Day. Great concert!

[@IslandDigital]

Excellent !!

[@neastguy]

great to see him rockin

[@Mach11976]

I was at the US Festival in 83, unbelievable day and night, if I remember correctly it's a little foggy, literally😊

[@user-vu1xd7rm3f]

Will always be Triumph fan!

[@RCShadow]

Triumph is still BAD ASS! God bless them!

[@michaelbaker3598]

Love triumph.... im sure there still are.. but back in my youth so many great Canadian bands.

[@brucecronin6396]

Bravo !!

[@Mac-td7lt]

Rick. What a jewel!

[@theviking9704]

nice to see he's still rocking ! ,, like from the song follow you heart (rocknroll never dies )

[@paulash6732]

We both got old... Dang.. Obviously you can still play. Your call, but I would sing all of it. I really appreciated your GP column back in the day, The underrated Canadian guitarist of the 1980's

[@johncole015]

I've seen Rik five times over the decades and never got to see Triumph.

[@jaynedapoz3788]

So effing awesome, love Triumph!

[@anthonypoulos1370]

He's one of the best.

[@tomwhite4332]

Wow Ric You didn’t miss a beat on that guitar still a damn great player

[@ETeach2656]

Saw Triumph in ‘83. Absolutely brilliant band.

[@bilinda508]

This is great, and just reaffirms how great Triumph was. A 3 piece!!

[@andytraiger4079]

OMG I couldn't recognize Rik at all! He can still play guitar like a guitar god and sing amazingly well! Rock Out. Roll on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ronaldrogers3566]

Just beautiful..

[@kc-6837]

Glad to see him still out there! I saw the Spellbound tour in Providence, Rhode Island many years ago where they filmed the Follow Your Heart video. What a great show! Molly Hatchet opened up for them.

[@kc-6837]

Correction, Thunder Seven tour.

[@gatorhkman]

A true class act and gentleman in a crazy indutry and time of his prime.

[@wataboutya9310]

Haven't heard that one in a long time!

[@bertbckrs3524]

Seen Triumph at the Oregon Jam, out of all the bands including Quit Riot, they were in my opinion the best. You go Rik...

[@bobl6139]

The other Canadian power trio Their live shows were killer