Triumph - [Backstage At The Spectrum In Philadelphia]

[@anniedogmine]

I was playing in a small traveling bar band ,and playing a week long gig at the old now ,long gone, Peter Pan in New Glasgow NS . around 1977. I was only 18 at the time under age .lol Triumph was playing the Stadium in New Glasgow, on one of those nights. I had developed a severe case of laryngitis and as the lead singer I was having a nightmare of a night. The whole Band was. .All of a sudden Gil Moore , the drummer and singer from Triumph appeared in the dark bar . Triumph were staying at the the same motel with the bar we were playing at. They had just finished their show. Seeing my struggle, Gil offered kindly to finish the last 2 sets for me as leed vocalist and our drummer gladly gave up his throne. I was totally floored ! While the remaining band followed , Gil proceeded to blow the doors of the place, much to the delight of the patrons and us. After, I felt even when I did get my voice back , I would never sing again. The guy was a God !. I thanked him for his generosity and wonderful gift to me. I told him how I loved his voice ,however I never thought to ask for an autograph. I had never met him before or contacted him since . I followed his career at Metal Works and with Triumph . I have always remained a part time musician throughout my 65 years, but I will never forget that night. I doubt you remember me Gil , but thank you again for you help ,generosity and kindness, from a then 18 year old wannabe rock star in New Glasgow NS.

[@sherry8894]

It's now 2023 and I still listen to Triumph on KZbin, along with alot of other 80's bands . My favorite era and always will be!!!,Rock on everyone 🎸🎸🎸

[@JDOwens-wn2lt]

2024 triumph is on my top five

[@42lookc]

There will never be another time in music like that again. Real, dynamic musical talent to go with the spectacle.

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Hmmmm...never say never...because you just never know...;-)

[@markholroyde9412]

@@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE I do, and it aint happening in the useless snowflake era...tick tock...

[@rusty-times]

I remember saying music has peaked and there's nowhere for it to go but down. How could it get better? Or maybe we'll go full circle 👉

[@SmackWaterMack001]

@@markholroyde9412 Why do you feel the need to drag your politics in on a discussion about music ? That's very un-rock & roll dude.

[@SmackWaterMack001]

@@rusty-times Speaking of "Full Circle" do you listen to A Perfect Circle ? They're badass...

[@smit70NJ]

I saw them at The Spectrum in '86. Amazing show. Still one of my favorite bands. Rik Emmett still my favorite guitarist.

[@kevingartland723]

I was at that show, October 24th, Yngwie Malmsteen opened. The 3rd concert I ever saw

[@markc5771]

Rik is one of mine as well. Always saw him as capturing the best elements of both Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Howe and making it his own.

[@mattf49006]

three guys...three instruments..no autotune or gimmicks and loaded with talent

[@SpaceLord2025]

mainly because that didn't exist!!! woooooooow huh?

[@mattf49006]

@SpaceLord2025 while auto tune wasn't used till mid 90s..there was and has been dozens of studio effects used since the fifties ....your exaggerated typing aside ..Phil Specters wall of sound in the 60s is a good example...Triumph was a solid rock band of three very talented musicians ..full stop

[@SpaceLord2025]

@@mattf49006 bet!!!

[@deborahdicesare9042]

Rick Emmit is right, Rock and Roll has an emotional connection to those who listen and love it to this day.

[@mr.logicpants2835]

I used to listen to Triumph all the time growing up (i'm 53 now) and I still listen to them. Such a talented band and great music to be able to listen to during your teenage years. Positive message without being too preachy about it.

[@blinderII]

I agree. I'm 54 now and still listen to their music.

[@ugaais]

Born in 1970 I agree..perfect description of their vibe

[@lizzyfan1986]

This was from their '85 tour....Mountain opened, I snuck my camera in Also, it was Philly's FM station WMMR 16th birthday

[@davidrichter9164]

Seen TRIUMPH seven times back in the 80s and was NEVER disappointed.

[@smartprocesssolutions748]

Lay it on the line, what a song.

[@randystowe147]

Great Band. I wish they were still around.

[@chrismiller1661]

I was at this concert. They were way ahead of their time with the use of lasers (all green, as I recall). Finding this kind of thing on KZbin is a treasure.

[@blinderII]

Very cool. I wasn't at this particular concert, but I did see the Thunder Seven show. To this day, it's THE best concert I've ever been to. Their use of lasers was incredible!! Not sure how they did what they did with them, but I've never seen it done since by any other band. "ahead of their time" is an understatement. Absolutely amazing show! I still listen to their music.

[@davidarmitage289]

Agreed.. amazing footage. They were my first concert in September 1980 Hamilton Place Ontario. I won front row tickets from CKOC. Harlequin opened the show. Amazing concert I will never forget.

[@voodoovids1]

This tour was spectacular! Saw them at Oakland coliseum. Rick had tears in his eyes when he finished midsummer's daydream.

[@Davidjon1946]

Why was that ?

[@ronditchen6664]

Rik Emmett Possibly the greatest combined Lead guitar And vocalist ever sapru singer And absolutely great great Guitar player I seem triumph Twice in the eighties And their stage show was 2nd to none When is the rock and roll Hall of fame gotta pull their heads out of their a** and put triumph in Rock and roll Hall of fame it is well overdue...

[@Dmab661]

Ron Ditchen absolutely agree with you! There is no guitarist with a voice anywhere close to Rik’s and no vocalist with his virtuoso guitar ability! Nobody!!

[@txtamaman]

Well said.. not only could Rik sing higher than most female singers, then and now, he had a ton of soul and feeling in that range. Not to mention the incredible guitar playing..all at the same time FLAWLESSLY!

[@HanDrumsolo]

*cough* David Gilmour *cough*

[@LifeInMontana]

Inspirational lyrics I believe to this day. And the tight professional music! Triumph was everywhere back then. Rock Masters!

[@loucontino4804]

Rik is deadly on guitar! I caught him acoustically doing Triumph tunes and he blew me away!

[@Steve.Cutler]

Triumph and Rush are two of the best bands to come out of Canada..

[@noahnitikman2436]

i agree. I'd also add Chilliwack and the Guess Who. Both are underrated CDN acts in my humble opinion.

[@oasis5827]

I put April Wine right up there with them...

[@RonCabak]

People still listen to Triump alot! This band is not forgotten at all* They are still very popular like alot of the bands from the 70s and 80s. Seen them a few times, but most awesome time was Monster of Rock Tour 1988!!!!

[@ugaais]

Love Triumph….so many great songs after you get by the big hits…my second favorite Canadian act after RUSH

[@glennhecker4422]

My brother and I were at this show! So were a couple of my cousins. We love us some good heavy rock in Philly and the surrounding area. (We were born and raised in South Jersey.) I was VERY pleasantly surprised to find this video.

[@gregggoss2210]

I was at this show also. Saw them at the Tower for Allied Forces tour too. I miss those days.

[@johnunderwood3132]

Glenn Hecker I’m in pitman but was in Woodbury back then. I think I was at this show. I have to check my stubs. I saved all of them. From the tower to the Mann and dobbs on s st and TLA and even the troc and electric factory

[@FenderTeleDeluxe]

My South Jersey brethren! (I grew up in Marlton). Saw this show as well as their show at the Tower Theater. Miss those days.

[@KYUSSgreenmachine]

few of us drove over from Pennsauken. Still have my stub. Mountain warmed up. Still have my stevie ray vaughan stub from the tower theatre too.

[@joes5150]

Saw them with white lion opening. Second row. ‘87. Awesome! They all sing lead and harmonies. Power trio. Rick Emmett is a great guitar player, writer and musician

[@gregbencze2896]

Saw them back in 86. Glennsfalls ny awsome lightshow. Too. Lay it on the line. Great guitarist.

[@mahlonedwards6826]

I was there at Glens Falls CC show as well. Fantastic !

[@davidarmitage289]

Thanks so much for sharing this amazing footage… a real treat for us 80’s kids ….Triumph were part of the soundtrack of our lives

[@rodneyclouser9279]

How cool is this!!!! I was there at the age of 14

[@timothymarsden2802]

Was at this show, one of the better concerts Ive seen

[@billsmith9966]

Saw them on this tour.. they blew me away

[@rusty-times]

Saw them in '79 in Fort Worth Texas. Ronnie Montrose and Gamma opened. I thought Triumph is going to have a hard time following that act. That's when I realized what a really great fkn concert was. They were full blown energy... 🎛️🎛️🎼🎛️🎛️

[@SmackWaterMack001]

I saw that show in Dallas at Reunion Arena...

[@rusty-times]

@@SmackWaterMack001Great place! I saw Judas priest there in the lower balcony, right in front of them on the Scream For Vengeance tour. I didn't realize how great those seats were. Wo. Of course that's back when people lit their lighters for encores and for priest they were lighting cups and throwing them in the aisle, smh, so they were literally going to burn reunion down but other people started stomping them out and cussing a lot at the people doing it but it was a great show. People can get pretty stupid drunk in mass 😀 Wasn't long after that you couldn't even smoke in there and then they started having concerts at the Coke a cola starplex (outside venue). It's called something else now...?

[@SmackWaterMack001]

@@rusty-times Yeah, it was a great place for a concert.. I grew up watching concerts there too, and at Starplex also, including the Screamin' for Vengeance tour too !!!. Probably saw 50+ concerts there., until they tore it down in November of 2009. I was at the opening night of the Coca Cola Starplex too... Rod Stewart opened that venue, and, he also opened it for the next Spring season again the following year, I was there too. Those were the daze, friend, those were the daze... ☮️

[@SmackWaterMack001]

@@rusty-times My Judas Priest Playlist on my KZbin channel: kzbin.info/aero/PLEa1k6RJgELpCleQCj17fNznbyyNP7SFC

[@SmackWaterMack001]

@@rusty-times Did you see the Priest Firepower tour ? I saw it twice in 2 years time. They came back through Portland the following year and I just had to go see them again... (Oregon, where I live now)

[@shoelessjoe1905]

Saw them a few times in the late 70's they were ahead of their time a bit with the lasers and flash pots and explosions but don't ever estimate their musical chops they were really really good live!

[@rubenmechanic6328]

I saw Triumph in San Antonio Texas during the blinding light tour,it was definitely in the 80s but can't remember what year.i was blown away best ever

[@randybrady9936]

Seen triumph 3 x in one week day before new year, new years and day after at maple leaf gardens in Toronto what a blast

[@MGT_KS]

Saw the Rock n Roll Machine tour about 1977. I was leaning up on the stage, (back when audiences could be that close to a stage). Rik Emmett was one of my early guitar heroes!

[@RayBecker]

Many groups either loved the Spectrum or hated it. The ones who gave us our moneys worth; they loved Philly and we loved them. I recall Iron Maiden in 1986...they did 3 or 4 encores and that place went nuts. The Spectrum had great sight lines and most importantly, she had a Spirit about her. Hockey teams and basketball teams did not like to come in to that building. My fondest memory was 1976 when the Broad Street Bullies kicked the shit out of the Russian Army team. That was legendary! We loved Triumph, Rush, Yes, Maiden, Megadeth, Blue Oyster Cult and many others because, they left nothing on that stage after their shows. They knew that we in Philly can tell when somebody was just mailing it in.

[@SomewhereInTheMaidenverse]

It must have been amazing to see Maiden for SiT at the Spectrum. The Spectrum was a magical place for concerts. I saw Rush there.

[@mikeb2611]

didnt Steven Tyler get hit with a bottle at the Spectrum?

[@raybecker3601]

@@mikeb2611 Santa Claus was hit with snowballs. I don't recall a story about Tyler getting hit with a bottle.

[@robertanders7881]

At one point in time I had a chance to be a roadie for this group and I still love him to this day what I was was I wasn't because I had to go overseas but this group is still incredibly wish they were still around because of their music being incredibly insane

[@1leech]

What I was was I wasn't.... literature at its finest!!🤓🤓🤓

[@eileenmyers3867]

I was at this show, amazing concert. Most underrated band ever. Rik is perfection ❤️

[@docdave1994]

They're pretty much forgotten now, but back in the days they were heavyweights.

[@MikeB-jz5mh]

Doc Dave - Not quite forgotten. March 2019... 32 years since their last album.

[@Dmab661]

Doc Dave not forgotten by this guy!!

[@baja9326]

I always knock the dust off my speakers when they come on the radio.

[@tdunph4250]

Mike B Damn straight!! A few times a summer, I always give my neighbors the privilege of hearing some really loud Triumph!!

[@BoslagerBBQ]

Never forgotten, Never Surrender

[@jobckts682]

We in Philly respect Good Hockey, Good Beer, Great Power Trios. Spectrum lot was Rockin', Aye. Yo.

[@XA351GT]

@RTHA300 you mean the mistake on the lake ?

[@uhill74]

Free Kate Smith!

[@aleyva44]

Went to this tour...got to meet Rik n Mike that day...great guys and great show

[@trailrunner919]

Holy crap, I was there that night and whatta show!!! I think Foghat was there as well. One of my all-time favorite concerts!!!

[@KYUSSgreenmachine]

I was there too, still have the ticket. It was Mountain who warmed up

[@trailrunner919]

@@KYUSSgreenmachine Yes, correct thanks! Things were a little foggy back then!!!

[@jessicaguerrero3189]

WHEN MUSIC WAS WRITTEN, RECORDED AND PERFORMED FROM STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART AND SOUL. 😏😏😏😏😏😏

[@kenedie4646]

I love Triumph! How can you not? Killer mucianship, songwriting, stage show, they had it all. Amazing!!

[@dgrundman7499]

Thanks for this mbet, I'm seeing alot of fresh Triumph material showing up on youtube from you, and I really appreciate your hard work man. Original stuff, thanks!!

[@hermanhelmich]

Thunder seven, my fav Triumph album

[@blinderII]

Mine too, and the Thunder Seven tour is still THE best concert I've ever been to.

[@nosny3570]

17 Duran-Duran fans gave this a thumbs down as of today. Considering I've been head banging to this for 40 years I am compelled to give this a thumbs up. My apologies to the 17 sweet boys

[@matthewfeduzi4751]

One of the greatest bands. I could never got to see them in the 80s because they sold out in under an hour every time they toured.

[@rickgratton1477]

Best Canadian band,,, personally before Rush, April wine, the guess who,,,, triumph band all about positive music ,, and the technicalities and music writing skills

[@slickguitar01]

Was there ... amazing to say the least!

[@austinteutsch]

Great band. Solid performances.

[@portrait1001]

I have a theory that when im driving in my car and listening to Triumph everyone within earshot will be listening along with me 😜

[@abdullahussien6683]

Triumphs best fan base was in Texas hands down!!!

[@ibzrgman9130]

I saw them on their Thunder 7 tour in '85 was a great show! Loud as hell also!

[@wolven7235]

Best band ever... Over and out!

[@williamb2845]

I was at the Spectrum show. Was unexpectedly bumped up to the 4th row by an usher! My buddy caught a drumstick. Unforgettable night.

[@Chris-pf8by]

The talent and intellect of these guys easily match that other Canadian trio. Beats me why they were not even more successful.

[@steveparsons2814]

1985 Alpine Valley Wi,, 4 buddies 16/17 yrs blew us away

[@PlanktoniusRex]

Great band on vinyl and better live. Oh man the good old days will never return. Too bad the glory hog Gil Moore and the music industry had to ram it all into the ground. However Rik has a good presence here on YT and he shows a lot of wisdom for young (and old) musicians that we can take to heart. He is happy and very much keeping his music alive. Saw them on the SoK tour in Texas in the early 80's and will never forget it. Incredible show. Saw them 10 years later, in Texas again, without Rik (who had been replaced with TWO guitarists) and they were not good....at all. The Magic Power was gone from the band as it left with Rik.

[@vincegedeon6583]

I saw many shows at The Spectrum in Philly waaaaay back in the days were talking 80 s never saw these guys sadly 😩🤩🎸🔥

[@movingforward6099]

I was 4 rows right in front of the stage,pretty ruff up there.Great concert and band!

[@DanielFaith-g1d]

I saw Triumph many times being from there home town of Toronto Canada. Gil Moore was the inventor of the pyrotechnics and laser show back then thats why Triumph was ahead of there time no other bands could put on a show like them.ZZ Top had a great laser show but they picked it up from Triumph. Im so proud to have one of the greatest of all time bands from my home town 💥"TRIUMPH"💥

[@LB00146]

Triumph kicks ass! My favorite Canadian band!

[@tomservo5347]

Thank you so much Canada for producing some of the best rock trios. I'm not sure what's happened to music since then, but it's definitely slipped several notches. I guess there's good stuff out there, it's just not mainstream anymore.

[@blinderII]

...on behalf of the rest of Canada, you're welcome...lol.

[@KYUSSgreenmachine]

bandcamp is where you find the good stuff now. It's out there--support it

[@TCU1]

I was at this concert with my father! What a terrific flashback to see! Still a fan and followed Rik all the way thru his solo tour! I’m 53 and this band is still very important to me!

[@blinderII]

I wasn't at this particular concert, but I did see the Thunder Seven show here in Canada. To this day, it's THE best concert I've ever been to. Their use of lasers was incredible!! Not sure how they did what they did with them, but I've never seen it done since by any other band. "ahead of their time" is an understatement. Absolutely amazing show! I still listen to their music.

[@charlesg.smithjr.3677]

The first band I ever saw live on the Just A Game tour.

[@spurzo-thespiralspacewolf8916]

Great band!

[@kellyhays6425]

Thank you for posting this! Great video!

[@Darryl6636]

Hand eye coordination to play squash or classical guitar or rock guitar shows Rick Emmit's "magic power"

[@adamteague462]

This must have been the Triumph tour of the century, Thunder 7, best album...wish I got to see them..

[@KenobiStark1]

Tour is love. Tour is life.

[@briankeightly3361]

Seen triumph at the tower theater and the spectrum ,a couple times , with mountain and yngwie , rik Emmett , has the highest range ever , nobody can hit those notes , , blinding light show , !!!!!!

[@faustruggiero5384]

I was there and drank just a little too much. Good thing I saw them the night before also.

[@alienlife7754]

I saw this show. It was awesome. Yngwie Malmsteen opened up for them. Great show.

[@gregcohen6158]

This was the thunder seven tour .I was at this show ..in May 85 ....they played .. with yngwie malmsteen on the sport of kings tour in oct.. 86..I was there as well ..sadly this would be last time anyone in Philadelphia will ever see this band again in this area

[@mikebottiaux5850]

Thanks for sharing this inside look at the band!

[@WilsonLinderman]

Awesome always

[@archiethornton4361]

I was there we had tickets for the Phillies game watch 2 innings left got tickets 3rd level last row was worth every minute of it mountain open the show they were awsome also

[@geol1936]

Triumph, BOC, and Floyd had the best laser light shows in the 80s.

[@mustlovepretzels]

Happy Birthday today(July 10) to Rik Emmett. Cheers!

[@mikeb2611]

same as Ronnie James dio?

[@btdg7282]

Cool. That's my B-Day too!

[@CtrlAltDelite]

Unbeatable live show

[@trailrideadventures]

I seen this show back then.

[@Lightnin42]

Great band..

[@sweetmiracle12]

Why Rick hasnt been recognized as the huge guitarrist he is !!!!!,????. Outrageous .....

[@stephenveneziale2037]

Awesome show ! 1st level in the back.

[@bobbaylis]

Same here. In the back on the first level. My friend got the tickets and didn't want to be on the floor, but still good seats.

[@jkmcf]

My first concert! Way way in the back

[@UFO4X]

I was at this show! Mountain opened the show.

[@edwinjahnes2739]

The best band live. There was know band that had a spectacular stage production than Triumph. It’s going on 40 years now that I first so Triumph on MTV.

[@thomaslindberg9219]

back then it looked awesome but compare to now, miniscule. miss those days.. never thought there was so much inner turmoil within band. wish they could put it aside need to reunite Id see them again

[@edwinjahnes2739]

Thomas Lindberg - they are back together as friends since 2008. They see each other a couple of times a year. Plus- there doing a Documentary called Lai it on the line. Bangor films are doing the documentary. Plus they just had a contest to go up to meet the band and hang out for the day. Only 150 were invited out of thousands that entered. So there still active but not touring. Plus Rik has retired this year.

[@thomaslindberg9219]

thanks for the update

[@kennethgambone6127]

Bar none,decreame de le creem,my home town,the best band on God's Earth,we want them back,of they see this please come to PA

[@niagillies3358]

The voice over guy really needs to calm down. lol

[@rickr2029]

@Nia Gillies, I am glad you said something. That was an agonizing 8 minutes of listening to that guy read line for line

[@markopalikko6986]

@@rickr2029 I thought I was the only one...🤣

[@Deborahtunes]

I was thinking the same. If I wasn't such a fan of Triumph's, I would have turned this off within the first minute or two...

[@PerpetualArt]

I love this guys voice on Histories mysteries.

[@jonnyrock3986]

I made it through the eighties, I was seventeen that summer

[@ugaais]

I was born in 1970….the 80’s were a great time to be a teen

[@whtwhy4556]

Thx for this post!

[@TaliesinGwyddioniaid]

Such Dedication, Drive And Motivation, Here's I Thought Being An Executive Bodyguard, Security Analyst And Profiler, Salary Based Hard Work, Damn Your's Must Be An Adventurousness Night Bestest Dream! Of Course There's The Physical Realm, I Unqualified For 30 Yrs Being A Shattered Veteran With PTSD No Can Imagine Difference From Beginning Till Now. Incredible Insightfulness You Got's In Creating Such Profound Eventful Shows! Freedom, Happiness, Humanities, Family, Love, Oneness, Respect, Peace And Prosperity For Your Lives!

[@DogDaze66]

I was there it was awesome

[@klepetar]

the fantastic thing is they went to Philadelphia and did not get shot nor beat up.. they're nuts in that city

[@highwaymaintainer]

I liked Triumph, but by Thunder Seven the decline was in motion “The ghosts of Woodstock still haunt the next of kin”…………that’s Spinal Tap lyrics right there

[@paulthomasbranda7591]

The Palladium 1983 New York City!!!!!

[@kendesjarlais7577]

1:39 if I tried that little sprint across the stage at my age, I'd go flying off the end of that stage--- tho back then no problem

[@donfawcett8460]

A hard way to make a living. Will shorten a person's life

[@babayaga1767]

in any genre. i know symphonic players that have many health issues also

[@gregbencze2896]

Back then no cell phones. And not alot of special effects like now with rapp shit they r very talented band. The real deal

[@mikebaptiste4566]

I was there !

[@Cutiepies-w1t]

These guys are great. Also their song ; Lay it on the line is on par or at least to better than songs like Stairway to heaven, hotel California etc.

[@joseecleroux733]

Triumph best band ever wishful thinking. last world tour ever!!🎵🎶🎼

[@babayaga1767]

derek smalls?

[@Fretless99]

Where did they get the android who narrated this? ;)

[@gstevens6948]

One of the top 5 greatest bands ever....... and RUSH. Lol.