Triumph - Lay It On The Line - Rik Emmett - Isolated Vocals - Analysis and Singing Lesson

[@kentamplin]

*Fran Cosmo- Orion the Hunter. A mind is a terrible thing to waste! 🤣

[@someonestolemyname32]

Fran Cosmo was also the vocalist on Boston's Walk On album.

[@Twinkie1960]

so you ran 👍🏼…mike derosier of heart waz their drumma

[@BigRalphN]

Love Fran Cosmo. He is close to my age and grew up close to me in the Mohawk Valley. Bostons Walk On was mostly the lead vocals (with help from Gary Pihl). FYI Brad Delp had committed to the Band RTZ so he was on hiatus for awhile. He never missed a live tour until his death. Fran did co vocals with him in tour. They are hard to find but after Brads death Matthew Sweet did vocals.

[@1970borntorun]

@@someonestolemyname32 Also BOSTON'S last good album, sadly.....

[@BigRalphN]

@@1970borntorun agree. I thought it was actually better than Third Stage.

[@hugomartinho2555]

Rik Emmett was the real deal. Back in the day, he was a killer singer and guitar player. Tremendous power for a power-trio, they're live performance on the US Fest in 83, was just insane. Cheers!

[@j_freed]

Every few weeks I have to crank up "Whats Another Day of Rock and Roll." The fat-sounding full Analog recording & the guitar leads are absolutely classic.

[@marshabailey1121]

i agree. He's also a great guy. Geddy Lee got all the kudos, but I thought Rik was a much better singer.

[@fly3po1]

He still sounds amazing!!!! Love his voice!!!! And to shred on the guitar at the same time….BAMM!!!!!

[@darlenerobinson8740]

He's still a KILLER guitarist ;-)

[@skipmacgregor123]

Rik Emmett is a way better singer than Geddy, and that's from someone who's favorite bands are Triumph & Rush!

[@huppmoile]

“I don’t ask for much, the truth will do just fine…” One of the simplest, yet deepest lines ever. Thank you, Ken, for this analysis.

[@1970borntorun]

If my ex-wife adhered to those principles, I'd still be with her lol

[@nitndntdrmr1482]

​@@1970borntorunyou and me both bro. My ex had everything but the truth. Damn shame.

[@markgrant1302]

I love Triumph, i like Rush as well, but vocally there's no comparison between Geddy and the Power house of Rik and Gil... Rik was not only a great singer and a atellar guitar player, He was the main songwriter... as far as the pitchiness, our ears have become over sensitive to pitch... perfect spot on, autotuned overworked vocals are part of the bland over processed problem with music today. There are no chances taken when perfect words from 14 takes are welded together in an issolation tank. Emotion should be unpredictable... listen to a couple breaking up, it's emotional, it's raw, it's real....The music of today is anything but real.

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Ken! Triumph rocks! We always referred to them as the other Canadian band (RUSH). Rik has a great voice. He can definitely bring it. Another cool vid Ken. Thanks for all that you do!😎

[@OpethianDream2112]

Rick is amazing, and his guitar playing also amazing. Thank you Ken for doing this one. Triumph should have been so much bigger than they were. I know they did well but they were always in the shadow of Rush. I understand Rich has now retired from performing which blows.

[@edwinjahnes2739]

Ken - Rik has a voice that can sing anything. You know that I’ve admired him for 40 years now.

[@MrClassicmetal]

@@rickgrebenikpuggles56 Or Testament...😁

[@LGPelletier]

Shows why modern pitch-correction technology is such a tragedy. I feel that it removes all the humanity from a performance.

[@shannonyoung3465]

Rik Emmett/ Triumph, is sadly so underrated!!! Lay it on the line is such an amazing rock song! Still holds up & rocks just as hard today as it did in 79! Lay it on the line, Starship’s, Jane & Toto’s, Hold the line, which I believe all came out in 1979 & are the epitome of timeless rock n roll royalty!!! RE’s vocal chops should be right up there with the best of the best! Triumph deserves way more credit & recognition for they’re musicianship, vocals, lyrics, etc. Fight The Good fight, Time Goes By, Magic Power, Hold On, Somebody’s Out There, & so many more hits, that really rock! I don’t know why Triumph isn’t more relevant in rock history, but they should be! Thanks for throwing this up Ken! RE’s vocals are just ridiculous! 🤘

[@artheriford]

Truth. Bobby Kimball and Mickey Thomas sang a long in that same register. Good stuff.

[@corals4508]

I'm loving this song today more than ever, it's so awesome.

[@larryrose476]

Many Great bands came from Canada, Rush, Loverboy, Bryan Adams, Glass Tiger, Men Without Hats, Honeymoon Suite, April Wine, BTO, Voivod, The Band, Stepping Wolf. Anvil, Neil Young, Sheriff, Helix, and Cory Hart to name a handful. Canada produced a lot of great bands alongside newer stuff in the 90's Nickleback and Shania Twain.

[@aliveandfit]

Tom Cochrane/Red Rider was another one many have forgotten about. Still not sure how they never had a Billboard hit in the states.

[@larryrose476]

@@aliveandfit yes!! Lunatic Fringe is one of those crank it up tunes with windows down. And as you said should have been more popular, Especially when Tom went solo and had the hit Life is a highway which was redone by Rascal Flatts would have brought people in to see who he was.

[@colleennolan-dahlstrom7251]

@@aliveandfit Red Ryder was a great band. Popular song Lunitic Fringe...

[@j_freed]

Max Webster and Kim Mitchell are musically stunning, Rush cannot be overlooked and the band Sloan continues to be amazing. Burton Cummings from The Guess Who is a vocal god, and Lee Aaron is incomparable. Mentions to Toronto, Coney Hatch, Tragically Hip and Rheostatics and Broken Social Scene / Feist. Oh and Larry Gowan who when solo worked with some of the best and later became the permanent replacement singer of Styx!

[@stevenmedaugh5289]

@@aliveandfit I believe Lunatic Fringe was a hit here in the States it was played by alot of the AOR stations I'm not sure if they had any more songs that were hits

[@beadybaby]

Love Triumph. I'd say his voice is more like a combo of Geddy and Steve Perry.

[@TheShadoeryder]

Rik is one of the most underrated vocalists. Lay It on the Line, Magic Power..... oh yeaaaa baby

[@scottfaucher5412]

Triumph is by far one of my ALL TIME favorite 80's Band! Saw them in Concert in the 80's . . . Big-time CRUSH on Rik ❤️❤️

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Canadian bands have 11 months to practice avoiding ass deep snow! LOL. Although I love The Rik Emmett sound

[@kentamplin]

Haha!

[@drkronenbongsoddities4969]

thank you for covering a criminally underrated band and musician

[@michmash7888]

One of my favorite favorite favorite songs. Thanks!!!

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Check out 'Follow Your Heart'. Rik also wrote some smart articles for 'Guitar Player' back in the day. I still remember his remark about choosing between playing "2 and 4 'chiks' in a polka band for an income, versus the Coltrane meets Hendrix in the basement stuff" :-)

[@coolnegative]

Rik and Triumph......what a great group of musicians.......although personally, I never got all the comparisons with Rush. Besides being a Canadian power trio, I just don't see it. Honestly, I've never really cared that much for most of Rush's stuff, but I love so many songs that Triumph does. Again this is all just my personal opinion, not a critique.

[@marshabailey1121]

I agree with you 100%.

[@Deborahtunes]

I agree. I do like some Rush songs. But would choose Triumph any day over them. What I really don't understand is how they say Getty's and Ric's voices are similar. No way could Lee hit Emmett's vocal ranch...

[@scottlowell493]

I raise a toast to REAL singers like Rik that don't need autotune. BTW: Sept 10, Rock and roll machine/Triumph documentary comes out.

[@luisvillarreal5262]

Rik Emmett has always been one of my favorite singers/guitarist. He does an excellent job playing classical-like pieces as on Blinding Light Show. I got to see Triumph back in the early 80's with UFO. Bought the concert shirt that was the same price as the tickets, $7.00. Remember the jersey shirts with the sleeves that came down just past the elbows? Great Isolated vocal analysis Ken.

[@axltyler]

Some of the best singing and singers can be found in 80's hard rock. It gets scrutinized a lot for the glam hair, but it is such a disservice to not recognize it. Many songs featured vocal acrobatics and I do understand that the market became saturated with it and people lost interest because it became overblown and deadened the excitement for it. "Oh, another band with a singer who hit a C#6 without any effort? Who cares?" But that gymnastic singing is what I love so much about that era of music. The industry did become about looking for singers who either sounded like Robert Plant or Bon Scott.

[@rking6247]

Triumph never got the credit they deserved.

[@mmaskery]

Thanks for bringing some Canadian content to this series! 🇨🇦

[@vitman4414]

Ken thanks for this one. I still get goose bumps from this band. This is one of the most underated bands ever. They had fame but not nearly what they deserve.

[@cooldesechable]

:) TRIUMPH was such a great canadian band... got the magic power of the music... in them

[@kentamplin]

😊👍

[@j_freed]

Magic Power is probably the least cheesy & most cool song about a 'musical believer' really wanting to play music and connect with people over a song on the radio. From the Intro to the build to the melodies and interweaving lead parts... Unfortunately it's probably the song the record companies wanted to pressure Triumph to keep making. "Somebody's Out There" is the same formula, and while musically excellent it does feel more crafted and less from the heart.

[@maxdslr]

It really hammers the point that most of these singers weren’t thinking of longevity when they recorded these songs

[@TIMxisxHERE]

Oh ken, is there a chance you'd ever do a Temple of Syrinx cover on those screaming high notes? There's not a single decent cover on KZbin so far! ~ (bar 1 of some Rush cover-band)

[@ericcz179]

Dad's favorite band and happens to be mine as well. Love this band so much, Rik is amazing. Amazing guitarist and vocalist

[@theburn966]

Much prefer the 83 us festival version of this song he absolutely kills it there just like he does here

[@jeremysmetana8583]

Rik Emmett is not imitating Geddy Lee. BOTH OF THEM, like MANY other Canadian guys of their generation, are imitating Robert Plant. Geddy Lee has talked about the Led Zeppelin arms race they were all involved in then, in more than one interview.

[@Workhorse-ef8mv]

I love Triumph. You talk about feel and soul of a song by vocalist, I'll ask you to give a listen to Glenn Kaiser of REZ band. I know you don't do a lot of christian bands other than maybe STRYPER, but give a listen to them live with the song Where Roses Grow. would love to see them on your channel and hear what you think of it.

[@seeingghosts]

Triumph is one of my favorites. Song writing always tilted toward uplifting themes, giving it your best etc. Canadian three pieces. Let's also not forget the Killer Dwarfs, couple years later. Sounded like a Rush and Triumph blend.

[@johnmcminn9455]

"Hold on" was a good one that put emphasis on the pitch A 4 and B4 in the bridge " hold on to your dream you, don't ever break it" the range is much lower than the others. "Fight the Good Fight " is in D minor The pitch D5 is sung pre chorus "Don't be discouraged don't be afraid, I am counting on you" And D5 in the chorus. " That Metal Band" covered that at a live " that metal show" night at a small venue near the town i live

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

Showing some Canadian love. Thanks Ken! Gil Moore now owns a famous Canadian recording studio, Metalworks. Rik still doing his jazz stuff.

[@bigelile07]

Triumph was an awesome band and Just a Game is one of the greatest rock albums ever...IMO. I saw them in concert in 1980 or maybe 81. I would have to pull out my ticket stubs. They got overshadowed by that other 3 piece band from Canada. Great job as always Ken!

[@aliveandfit]

Rik Emmett the guys got the voice, the guitar chops and the looks, I always hated him 😂 Seriously, Rik was one of my earliest guitar heroes and Triumph is one of the greatest bands that don’t get the props they deserve. Thanks Ken for doing this one! I hope more younger folks will discover what most of us from back in the day fell in love with.

[@j_freed]

He’s got the onesie Jumpsuits rocking on stage! 🔥 🎸 🔥

[@arturoalmazan5262]

Rik emmet and the drummer would share the vocal duties. an incredible band . I was listening to Their 1985 live album stages in my car

[@keepthefaith-theconcerttribute]

Triumph was incredible and so very underrated. Their music was so soulful, both Gil and Rik were incredible and much heavier and different than RUSH. Two very different bands and Rik's guitar playing was so superior and again very underrated. I have to pleasantly disagree with you here. His pitch was almost bang on and his passion was beyond belief and Gil singing as a lead singer on drums just amazing. They shared the responsibilities well and were not given the justice they should have been thanks to Ron Nevison who was a narrow minded moron IMO.

[@rayyelle9491]

Your smile while listening to the second verse shows how much you do enjoy Rik's singing.

[@BarriePoole]

Some Great Triumph tracks, Lay it on the Line, Magic Power, Hold On, Fight the Good Fight, Just One Night, Somebody's Out There. just to name a few.

[@j.j.hayden9461]

Love some Triumph, the Canadian groups don't get enough love. Personally I find Rik to be kinda shrill, a bit like Tommy Shaw and Mitch Malloy. Fran Cosmo was the singer in Orion The Hunter, great album with an interesting story, especially for Boston fans. Fran also filled in for Brad Delp on the Walk On album, it's rather underrated, Surrender To Me is one of my fav Boston tracks. Cheers Ken.

[@OpusKingOfficial]

Tommy and Mitch are both fantastic singers

[@fooser77]

Ken, you have yet to do Dave Mustaine .. People say he does not have good vocals .. I disagree .. What think you? Time to do some of his "isolated" vocals?

[@richardselby1711]

Perfection is a pipe dream. Great singers are either great or they're not. I'll use Mick Jager as an example, in my opinion he's not a great vocalist, but he makes it work and it's obvious, it just works.... Is it perfect? Not by a long shot, does it work absolutely! Triumph kicked some serious A$$.

[@1960taylor]

Great stuff...funny you mentioned Saga...they were so underrated.......Rik could hold his own, that's for sure. Cheers !

[@kentamplin]

No doubt!

[@Crash88]

Triumph is literally the only concert I went to, seen them at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago MANY years ago.

[@shawno66]

Fran Cosmo is the singer from Orion the Hunter. He also did a couple later albums with Boston. I actually saw Boston with Brad Delp AND Fran Cosmo many years ago...

[@neilgates6810]

I had the chance to see Rik doing solo work around 1990 at a local bar/concert venue that held about 200 people. It was an awesome show and he is one of my favorite singers.

[@ThommyBlack]

I would love to see a Video of you reacting to some Songs of yourself and Shout, like "Livin' for My Lord" or "When the Love is gone". And maybe tell a little Story about how and why the Band dissolved after a short stint. Greetings from Vienna🤘🏻

[@rtypepe]

Rik Emmett!! Thanks for doing this! He is also such a sweetheart

[@kentamplin]

Our pleasure!

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

Man ! Its SOOO good having you do play by play in this series, and tutorializing at the same time. Talk about PERFECT TIMING due to ME just having finished all the vox trks for "No Time" and gettin ready to start "Happy Together". Its good hearin "pitchiness" outta the Pro's b/c Im realizing that trks can be off as much as -6/+6 semitones and not really be"that" detectable in the full mix, especially tracked with LIVE parameters like I do. NO WAY could I have done this yrs vocal tracking projects without following THIS series and of course, diligently working your tutorials.I created the music for Magic Pwr 20 yrs ago (C#) but NEVER could reach his high notes. I just "may" revisit that one now...Thanks again for all ya do !!!

[@j_freed]

Hey JK I believe you mean ‘+/- 6 Cents’ not Semitones! I think we’d notice if you sang it off by half an octave… even if the take was totally dope.

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

@@j_freed YEP! You bees RIGHT.LOL.Ive said CENTS my whole life and rarely have ever USED the term semi-tones??? (go figure?) Of course at 61, theres ALOTTA NEW "dealings"Im "forced" to deal with so?..LOL. Hell, the other day, one of my tracks (usually alto) was off 17 cents (flat..surprise...lol).Im still usin Adobe audition 1.5, with sound blaster breakout box (analog RCA IN), from the 90s, so digital pitch correction is NOT an option... TAKE 67-68-69........LOL

[@j_freed]

@@JOHNKUHNMUSIC 👍

[@marshabailey1121]

I agree. This is a great series! So interesting to hear all of our favourites naked, with frank analysis.

[@American_King]

Emmett sounds a lot like Jon Anderson and both have pitch issues and struggle with power and projection

[@leonardspinazzola6714]

I remember in an interview with the band way back when, they said something to the effect that they could make the studio recording perfect but that's not how they would sound live, so they don't. Regarding the inevitable Rush comparisons, I cannot listen to them very long because Lee's voice is so irritating to me. Triumph I can listen to endlessly.

[@Cae70]

Awesome analysis! But if memory serves me well, it's worth of note that this track had also some extra backing vocals in the chorus from a couple singers, one of them Elaine Overholt, which is a very accomplished artist on her own. Nice job and now looking forward to a new Triumph track analysis, especially one sung by Gil Moore!

[@maureenhill6011]

You want to hear Rik hit high notes, listen to "In The Night" from Progression of Power 5:42- 5:50 I think that's Rik Highest in his career. LOVE RIK EMMETT AWESOME Guitar Player #1

[@cadeevans4623]

Never listened to triumph of rick Emmett Ken never grew up listening to them or him he definitely rocks love his tones and voice he impresses me love when he goes up on those high notes love his high tones his head voice chest voice mixed voice it all works for him definitely the way he uses it works he has a awesome voice indeed I'm definitely gonna go listen to him and triumph more lay it on the line he is a awesome singer ken👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@michelelaraia7358]

Allied forces,listened in 1987 or 1989.40 years now.

[@michelelaraia7358]

Lp Just a game,1979.

[@markc5771]

Rik's timber is so much sweeter than Geddy's.

[@curtjohansen5742]

You can't really say there's anything off about the vocals. Pitchy? Sounds clean and perfect.

[@christopherharris3229]

Thanks for the Rik Emmett vocal review Ken. He was/is a fantastic guitarist and vocalist. Orion the Hunter had Fran Cosmo on lead vocals with Brad Delp on backgrounds. I believe that Cosmo, Delp and Barry Goudreau all collaborated on the high range stuff on that record.

[@OdyBeRidin]

I saw these guys too back in the 80's Wow such a different time. Thanks Ken for posting!

[@kentamplin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@I_need_an_oil_change]

"Not to mention Emmett's a killer guitar 🎸player"..... I know!!!!!!! It's criminal that one man is blessed with that kind of talent to sing and play guitar at his level. Plus write hit songs. He's semi retired at 67 but can still sing and still shred effortlessly. They call him the Rock and roll machine for a good reason. Great job Ken!

[@mmaskery]

For another Canadian band, check out The Tea Party, singer sounds like Jim Morrison, great band!

[@TYinNH]

Who else has become a much better listener thanks to Ken?

[@kentamplin]

What?

[@TYinNH]

@@kentamplin A better listener. I notice much more in vocals and music now. Thanks!!

[@NeonRazer42]

All we have to do is fight the good fight and we will triumph.

[@ryananthony4840]

Damn man, I was "like" 666...😳😈😈

[@anntrower5155]

I have certainly heard of him, but this is an artist I'm less familiar with. He has an awesome voice and is definitely someone I'd like to hear more of!

[@Joe.M]

Ken, I recently watched a video of Rik doing Magic Power and he dropped it down a 5th. He even said he can't sing it in the original key anymore. Some artist keep their voices and others need to drop the key. Is it just genetics, abuse or just singing night after night in their high register that causes the loss of their voice? Thanks.

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

Great content! As usual. I love your channel!

[@marcuspedrosa9742]

Thank god Rick sings like tha 7:40 t, Wedding singer and studio voices on pitch sucks 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@krisschmidt4499]

My very first concert was Triumph with Yngwie Malmsteen in 1986. So cool to hear these isolated vocals! Your videos are teaching me to appreciate many different aspects to the art.

[@johnnyhunt9447]

Alright Yes I will say it for you Rik Emmett is Awesome! So Cool You do these videos You know your music as well but why would I think not You are The Red Rockers cousin I was curious if The 2 of you and recorded any songs together? I am Such a Big Fan of Sammy Hagar He is the meaning of Rock’n Roll I have gotten to see Sammy 27 times in concert with a hand full of concerts with different members I Really Love the time period late 70s early 80s but Oh yeah I got sidetracked but the music that Sammy and Triumph and Journey were Great Fun Rock’n Music why is Your cousin not in So called RRHOF for being everything Sammy was involved in was Gold The fact that I have been Such a Fan of his Montrose Solo VH HSAS if that had the time HSAS would be a Really Good touring Band That album got treated like it should have been it could have done a lot Better but there was Journey at Top and Sammy’s solo and also Sammy and Van Halen coming up All I guess is to many Huge Projects I do Still Love listening to every Song Killer Album that late 70s early 80s was so full of Great Rock’n Songs Music the Musicianship Such incredible time for Greatest era of Great Fun Music Thank You So Much

[@AndrewJones-cx6kl]

It’s the greatest reason the bands “before” pro tools, auto tune, etc. The small imperfections is what makes these songs great! A lot of the bands played the live in the same room, other than the singer in an isolation booth. I don’t know the year pro tools started and yes it does some great things, but I like the honesty of pre- pro tools. One example: Van Halen’s debut album they were all in the same room (obviously they had some dampeners separating them). You get some bleed through and that’s great. Dave Roth was in an isolation booth or the simple fact he put the vocals on after. When you isolate Diamond Dave on Running with the devil you can actually hear him snapping his fingers and tapping his foot to stay in time. These recordings are priceless. Todays music mostly I cannot stand. And as far as auto tune? That is absurd. It’s garbage. I love your channel my friend!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@scottfaucher5412]

Rush & Triumph R also BOTH Canadian Bands & Yes I ALWAYS compared them, RUSH blows DOOR'S, still no-one in RUSH was as HOT 🔥 as Rik

[@lrh411]

I'll take the real anytime over auto-tune garbage. Imperfections are what makes him human, what he does it what makes him awesome.

[@gregggoodwin5741]

i want to say that i strongly belive that in his prime,durring the glorious days of Triumph that,,,Rik Emmett was probably the Gratest Male Vocalist that has ever lived!!!iif you don't agree you haven't studied his concert video enough...(proably one of the gratest guitar players to ever live too!!!)

[@GuitarWithDofka]

It’s like bending guitar strings, truly organic. If it were auto tuned it would sound like 💩 within the tune. Love Rik

[@ChickenWang0]

Awesome great one I very much enjoyed this video. I was fortunate to see triumph 2 x. In the 80’s

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Not many like Rik. Randy Jackson from Zebra, Dave Meniketti from Y&T and John Sykes from Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake come to mind as guys being able to get into where Rik resides both vocally and playing skills.

[@garyhines6767]

Hi Ken I love triumph great band they were lot like ( Rush) but didn't achieve the same success as Rush. Their is a band you should review that is King Diamond you want to hear vocal range he's got vocals and then some . Or his Band Merciful Fate not for most people. . recommend reviewing.

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Remember " Aldo Nova - Fantasy " Similar sound from that era

[@jackyl8259]

Hey Ken I don't think Triumph was trying 2 do the Geddy thing becuz Triumph came out around the same time as Rush.I actually like Triumph better,Gil more is an awesome singer as well,I love it when bands have more than one singer,Kizz had three,Supertramp Davies and Hodgens.I love especially when the 2 vocals sing together Gene and Paul killed it ,u don't see that kind of talent anymore.I 'm sad cuz Rik left the band but he was right in doing so cuz the record company wanted them 2 play their kind of music and not what the band wanted 2 play.Rik wasn't gonna sell out.Thats the problem with the music biz 2 many record labels wanna control u,I hated it

[@JohnnyRawks]

Hey Ken! @6:52, Michael Sadler from Saga is nothing at all like Geddy Lee. I see what you're saying about Rik though, except Rik is really pure in his highs, and Ged is almost always compressed and gritty in his highs, with that unique Geddy vibrato..

[@stonerdrums]

I've always respected Rush & Triumph. But, I really liked another great Canadian band. April Wine.

[@nitro_001newman2]

Somewhat off the subject, please do something on the rock band Giant, or more importantly Dann Huff. He seems to be a lot like you, Great singer, great guitarist, and a Christian I think. The band Giant is so underrated, because they were putting great songs out at the end of the 80’s. Nobody on KZbin has ever done anything on the band Giant or Dann Huff, and that’s a crying shame. Like Ric Emmett, Dann Huff is an incredible singer and guitarist, muck like yourself.

[@davidd.6448]

Loved the video, Ken! Am I correct to assume that the drummer Gil Moore, who also doubles the band's other lead vocalist, would be more to your liking, technique-wise? I just listened to Running in the Night by Triumph, and he's got that Lou Gramm-ish tone to his voice

[@markrockledge8450]

I was Blown away by Rik Emmett hitting a Note that had about 3 octaves in one of his Live Shows back in the Early 80's. By the way Ken Tamplin on what side of your Family is Sammy Hagar your Cousin?

[@stefanreiman3527]

Ken please check out TNT “Seven Seas “ Rock band from Norway popular in Europe and Japan back in the 80’s

[@36742650885]

Triumph was an Awesome Band. Saw them live in ‘86 with Malmsteen ( don’t know how to spell his first name )

[@anthonylewis9256]

I don't ask for much the truth will do just fine (head voice )😂👊. I love swag and imperfection I wana here the man singing not a machine .

[@OriginalWhiteDevil]

Canada had a bunch of good rock bands come out in the 70's. April Wine is another good one.

[@arkalias3994]

I really love this rendition! Thanks so much for taking the time to analyze it! Could react to some more Mariah Carey? I can recommend a few, but it would be better if you picked. If you do want recommendations though, feel free to ask. And Ken, this channel is awesome! I noticed myself singing better and listening better after watching your videos. Thanks so much for everything you do!

[@kcb5336]

Love Ken! Love Rik. I’d highly recommend going to the 1983 us festival performance of this after this vid.

[@kentamplin]

Right on!

[@augustzadra8486]

I always tell people this, too! He was at the "peak of his powers", and just crushing all the high notes, fearlessly! It's truly awe-inspiring and very humbling! What a talent (guitar AND vocals, plus songwriting)!! Love Rik and Triumph!!

[@DeadShred9]

I have always thought Rik Emmett was as good or maybe a little better then Steve Perry . I know Perry is a Legend but to some so is Rik Emmett ....

[@qtheband751]

Not only is Rik a phenomenon musician but he’s a really good guy.

[@JasonRussoMetal]

Even though it's head voice it's still sounds so powerful.. We tried doing magic power in my band and it was hard because he stays in a higher range for the entire song so we dropped it.

[@ronschock6545]

Magic power is one of those things that you can only do when you are young. I sang it for about 15 years starting from when I was a kid. This was back when Canada still had a bar scene. Nowadays I wouldn't even want to touch it... Rik's head tone is a huge mountain to climb

[@seeingghosts]

Maybe u can do a breakdown of Gil. He also sang a lot of the hits and played drums at the same time....has to be ultra difficult.

[@ivanmesnil1010]

Love Orion…that was Barry Goudreu with Fran Cosmo who later joined Boston.

[@vh1984ful]

Thanks for mentioning Saga too Ken! Rik's solo albums are dynamite also.

[@patricksmith19716]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦Yes way to do it small bands that made big impact

[@alanpeter2913]

I love singing Rik, and saga I'm the flyer

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I love Rik but I like Gil Moore just a smidgen more. Together they were awesome.