Triumph - Rock N' Roll Machine /Guitar solo

Triumph's performance footage from the US Festival from May 29, 1983,

[@scott193]

One of the greatest guitar solos I've ever heard 🎉💕💕💕💕

[@MrAitraining]

I own this on DVD. Rik was insane this day! This solo is mind blowing. Triumph killed all.

[@nickjohnson5202]

Triumph was surprisingly great! But the Scorpions stole the show. Man, it was hell hot that day

[@nonsense1558]

And to think Rik Emmett is never on any lists of great rock guitarists. Are you kidding me? I was there back in 1983 at this concert and trust me he blew away every guitarist there including the great Eddie Van Halen.

[@MrBc733]

He should be in the Hall of Fame as one of the best. It's a travesty.

[@flyfisher1649]

I agree....Rick was on fire....One of the best ever!

[@89801wink]

I think the point is, IF you know who Triumph is, you know that he is the shit. If you don't know who they are, you've never heard of him. I was here also, and I agree. These guys came to melt your face, and they did it. What I remember of it. Lol Most of the weekend is a blur.

[@benroberts8861]

Saw the same tour in TX. OMG Hell ya!!

[@tattooedsailor8666]

Triumph and Priest were fucking crazy good!

[@cjw5491]

Best guitar solo at that festival from one of the best guitarist of his time

[@folkerwolf]

my dad in the 70s and 80s was a concert promoter I had a up close and personal experience watching these guys. and other Canadian bands back in the day Rik was a nice guy a real down to earth Canadian guy who would take the time to talk to me and my mom back stage I miss those days I'm 60 now

[@pettypo1oki]

Virtuoso performance! Just awe- inspiring! TRIUMPH is in a class all their own.

[@helterskelter1178]

Rik Emmett...a guy that can give EVH a run for his money. A underrated underappreciated virtuoso.

[@helterskelter1178]

Rik is playing a semi hollobody Framus Akkerman. I always thought it was a Howard Roberts Fusion, like the one Alex Lifeson played.

[@markcarchedi915]

Rik Emmett may not be an innovator of guitar but his versatility is second to none and that includes Eddie Van Halen.

[@MrAitraining]

I'll take rik over EVH any day

[@backtoshallabal6662]

how about jake e lee?

[@charlescross7868]

You got that right!

[@geraldhartley]

I forgot how little gain Rik was using. The notes aren't mushed together like most hi gain solos of the time. Every note is articulated and clear. What an unbelievable talent!

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

Something missing with his tone though. 🤢

[@jeffwarren4938]

@@JohnDoe-nj3vj again full of shit

[@troyottosen8722]

@@JohnDoe-nj3vj Your name says it all! Your clueless! One of the best guitarists, and solo ever! Wake up!

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

@@troyottosen8722 Really? Because I seem to have a common opinion. He's a great player, but his tone is rather pedestrian. Why do you think that they dissapeared so quickly?

[@michaelr.4878]

@@JohnDoe-nj3vj - They didn't disappear. Emmett quit the band. 10 full length albums between 76 and 92. He quit in 88..and they only put 1 album out after that..and that was in 92. Guess who played guitar on it and did the tour? Bon Jovi's, Phil X.

[@jfk19780]

the guitarist is mind blowing with what he can do !!!!!

[@Bamblam69]

It is amazing how much sound three Canadians can make. Triumph and Rush rule.

[@rbagel55]

Gil Moore's multitasking ability is amazing to he able to sing and play drums as well as he does takes serious skill.

[@markcarchedi915]

And what pisses me off is Gil Moore does not get enough credit for what he contributed in Triumph. It's nice to see people actually commenting here and giving Gil Moore some love. Critics hated Triumph. I'm a forever fan of Triumph and proud of them.

[@rbagel55]

@@markcarchedi915 fuck the critics, they don't know what real musicianship is. Triumph is an awesome band.

[@markcarchedi915]

@@rbagel55 Bam!! That's putting it to those buffoons!

[@artvandelay0073]

Gil Moore's talent as well as his mastery of his drum kit is why my first brand new drums were a set of Tama Saturn's just like his with two exceptions: I went with only one kick drum instead and chose Royal Pewter for the color (very close to his silver but with more of a blue tint). 😀👍🇺🇸

[@claychandler3468]

how young they were . i hitch hiked from colorado to California for this festival. I saw all 3 days of it . How the years pass by.

[@avelinomayoral7670]

Rick Emmett has proven time after time, that he can hold his own with the best guitarists in any rock band today and those of yesterday's-year.

[@gilbzmusic7186]

to anyone making a best singing drummer list...GIL MOORE is on top!!!!!! try drumming like this and singing.....this is the what rock music really is....Triumph never failed to deliver live.

[@MrAitraining]

Good one man. For sure. Gil is right there on top. Especially the blues-ie stuff. When the Lights go Down from this show is great.

[@markcarchedi915]

Gilbiz, you hit the nail on the head! I agree 100%. Gil Moore is a great drummer and singer. I've asked him before how he started singing and he said it was thrusted upon him when he was younger in other bands His analogy is it's like being a plumber and electrician at the same time. You're gonna get zapped at some point! I'm sure he meant being that it's so demanding to do both especially at his level.

[@gilbzmusic7186]

He truly has a way with metaphors. thanks for the story

[@THADTHACKER]

Yeah he's pretty good, haven't heard someone sing that well while drumming since Don Brewer of Grand Funk, or Don Henley of the Eagles, or Phil Collins with Genesis.

[@gilbzmusic7186]

@@THADTHACKER the list kind of comes to a halt right there...big names....and hey, Karen Carpenter for that matter

[@stewscuda]

When rock was real, awesome

[@danieldangelo7937]

Isn't it time to induct Triumph into the rock'n'roll hall of fame. Seriously

[@derekhorlock1976]

Canadian here, for some reason, the RROF seems to dislike Canadians? 😢 lots of bands could easily be in there, guess we'll enjoy them ourselves! 65 years young, which I keep telling myself 😂😅

[@gilbzmusic7186]

a man enjoying the guitar and sharing it, so many different genre's in one solo...so you want to be a guitarist?...this should humble all.

[@nightstalker2217]

Me (to my guitar): Why don't you sound like this? Guitar: You're not Rik Emmit, fool

[@dennisthemenace5466]

fucking flawless show! I'll put these guys up against anyone who claims to sound great live.

[@flyfisher1649]

Triumph ruled this party......awesome!

[@OffbeatOracle]

This was during MY time. Saw them in concert in Germany in the 80's. What an incredible group. I'm glad someone from your generation really appreciates the incredible musicianship of these guys. One of the THE best guitarists, no doubt.

[@searmusa9435]

D Robinson

[@troyottosen8722]

And also one of the best vocalist!😉

[@batman1169]

2018, still watching this.... I was there on May 29 83' (Just outside of Los Angles, east ) Also known as Heavy Metal Day Quiet Riot,Mötley Crüe,Ozzy Osbourne,,Judas Priest,Scorpions,Van Halen From what everyone tells me around me these were the group to watch. Far better than the Drunk Eddie Van Halen and screaching Tommy Lee! Triumph was the best group on Metal Day, IMHO! The best part about this video... Raw Talent, No AutoTune, no dam cell phones!! lol Great upload!!

[@donfawcett8460]

No rock band in the world can even approach this on their best day. Not even in the same universe.

[@gilbzmusic7186]

AMEN

[@MrAitraining]

yeah man. Triumph sure showed up this day. They knew this was their moment to show how LIVE is done and they were amazing!

[@flyfisher1649]

I agree.....they cant be touched....good work men...Triumph , Rush & Brian Adams...the pride of Canada

[@troyottosen8722]

I agree, except for Rush!😉👍

[@90ccryder]

Really?! That's a bit over the top

[@mikenell2462]

Always a favorite!

[@craigrock8444]

MY GOD RIK IS UNBELIEVABLY TALENTED!! If the Devil met him at the Crossroads I bet the Devil would shit himself!!

[@davidringo1399]

stole the show that day.....

[@maryjimhome8333]

Totally awesome!

[@captmodano]

Most Underrated Band...EVER !!

[@michaelr.4878]

Now that is what I call a tight band. It is absolutely insane to look/listen back to how good these guys were. It is mind blowing.

[@joechapman848]

its very clear o me now that rik emmitt is one of the best guitarists in the wrld. not only triumph songs but he is amazing classic guitarist and can cove rush song and we all know alex lifeson of rush isnot just great but some would say he is in the top 30 greastest guitarists rik is right there too ive always liked triumph and knew rik was one of the best but after hearing this and finding out hes is a classical genius and covers alex lifeson tunes just by ear rik does thins no even eddie van halen can do. rik is so good. he learns complex sons just listening very quickly. wow hes educated in classical and knows guitar theory. im sure rik can play any thing even eruption. and not to take anything from eddie obviously he. may be in tol 20 guitRists but rik isnt far. away. people dont like rush because of geddy lees voice well lets look at the guitarist alex. a master guitar player with speed and als o. trained clasically he one of the best all of these guys are in the guitarists in the world. i actually love george lynch one of my favorites. hes number. 47. all time even if he was 90 all time out of thousands and thosands hes amazing. all in a different league a master league. of guitarits. so im stating facts based on ability educatiln speed and being able to learn anything by ear in a short time.

[@joechapman848]

rik is not slow ive seen triumph five times and watched him and his speed solos. and speed is not every thing its one of many that make up a great player

[@johnlawrence8302]

My favorite lead guitarist is Jimmy Page. I have heard/watched hundreds of guitar solos since I was 16 years old......I first heard this @ 16 on a cassette tape or vinyl album (I owned it)...I don't remember. But, I will never forget the greatness and power of this song/solo....one of the most outstanding musical/guitar performances in Rock history. Dramatic comment? Watch and decide for yourself. The man commands the guitar to express his rock!! I love Jimmy Oage above all guitarists...but this live performance is phenomenal!

[@gaetanlandry5323]

Great stuff, awesome, love it

[@brucegehlen1243]

I had this album and spent hours learning this song and solo!❤

[@wolfpack9958]

I love how he throws the opening riff and solo from "All the way" in the middle of his solo.

[@joesimkus68]

He is a genius.

[@RickBrummell]

.BEST BAND EVER!...........

[@oneVelocitytwo]

Rik made it look so easy peasy, and fun!

[@troyottosen8722]

seen them in their prime front row in Anchorage Alaska in the 80,s Rick and Alex lifeson of rush, the two most underrated guitarists,simple!

[@jodyroy4022]

41 yrs later and I'm in LOVE with Rik! I wish I could have that much fun just ONCE!!

[@montananative2414]

and I got to be there....:D was a great day for sure.

[@Footjones]

Clearly I need this dvd....

[@27mmassa]

what happened to the other videos from the US fest. like magic power and fight the good fight????? Can someone please post these vids if they have them????

[@bruceheatherheather1300]

Could you imagine a Van Halen Triumph world tour back in the day that would've been fucking epic

[@frankrosales1381]

E.V.H PASSED AWAY LET HIM REST QUICK RIK IS THE MAN DON'T YOU FORGET IT!!!!!!

[@JR-xj2vr]

What a great time back in the 70’s and 80’s

[@RussCobleigh]

went o all six days both years - amazing times !

[@brucegehlen1243]

I saw triumph live in Vancouver bc in the 70s Gil Moore sings Rock and Roll Machine, Ricks a killer guitarist, Singer, all around musician❤!❤

[@stevetheplumberbreeding7402]

Never gets old! Great band!! 👍⚡🔥🥁🎶🎤🎸🎵💯🤟🎇

[@jmzochsnrtr]

That's a real drumset not these puny toys r us play sets wanna be drummers play these days... boy, the 70s and 80s were the best!

[@OldDesertRacer]

Motocross and good ol' rock n' roll. Great things!

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

Give me a break dude.😂😆

[@garytate7493]

It wasn't even his kit, had to borrow it for the gig.

[@jmzochsnrtr]

@@garytate7493 Oh really. That happens. Same size as his usual. Where'd he borrow it from?

[@garytate7493]

@@jmzochsnrtr his kit didn't turn up, he was being interviewed about the festival when he mentioned it.

[@ihadabadday7709]

Music is Joy...Joy is Life!!!

[@gaetanlandry5323]

Great stuff

[@carlyoungblood5537]

One of the best ever

[@7daze432]

I saw Rick Emmett in London Ont when he was solo and he played a 10 min master classical guitar piece that made my jaw drop....then he apologized to the crowd for being a little off on the scales....

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

It always baffled me as to why Gill Moore chose to play Tama Imperialstar drums instead of Superstars. Mohogany sucks, especially live. Superstars were birch/maple which has WAY more projection and punch. Emmet's Guitar solo was awesome. To be able to captivate half a million people for 10 minutes is no easy task!

[@micknordstrom2591]

The drums sound great!!!

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

@@micknordstrom2591 No they don't.

[@frederiqueb8245]

Comme j'aimerais retourner à cette époque et aller à ce festival ce devait être génial. 🎸🇨🇦🥳💋💋. En France à cette époque il n'y avait rien 😢😢de ce niveau.

[@traceyjenkins9944]

Saw them early 80s. They stole the show. Rick is a master. Im 60 now and still love this music.

[@nibiruplanetx784]

Triumph-greatest band ever/Rik Emmett-greatest guitarist ever!

[@kevinwilson1124]

Me and my friends threw m-80's into the crowd here. Thought I was gonna get beat up, but people by me laughed and asked me for some. Those guys got arrested and as they were being dragged out, they pointed at us. As he looked back at me yelling one last time, I flicked my lighter and reached into his cooler. I feel bad about it now. Sorry.....

[@heavyercuadra3521]

Cuando escuche esta rola version en estudio hace ya muchisimo tiempo en una estacion de radio fm de texas, quede realmente asombrado lo bueno es que la grabe en un cassette y no lo dejaba de poner dia y noche TRIUMPH RULES.

[@cristiangastonbenitez4821]

Me recuerda mucho a Speed King de Deep Purple sólo que está versión es más cruda y sin teclados

[@troyottosen8722]

I seen them about this same time in Anchorage, Alaska, front row, literally a few feet from Rik doing this solo! I will never forget it!!!

[@paulmelton7508]

that's right Siam kicked ass over everybody sounded hella good hella Bass

[@patrickladenburg3885]

🎉Rik Emmit , one of the best EVER!!

[@montana12810]

2020 still GREAT ROCKIN!. GIL & RIK MADE THAT GIG FAMOUS!

[@vancelubben5300]

This guitar solo will melt your face off, I agree 👍

[@randyespina428]

wow!

[@aralsea1]

Super band!

[@jlow3957]

Did not know they got back together again since the break up. I saw them back in the early days in San Antonio. They were very surprised how much SA loved them and still do to this day. I'm a fan for life.

[@jamesbond9873]

I had that 🥁 setup imperial star Tampa’s!

[@Grizzlied555]

Emmett walks the fretboard like no other! #1

[@dafunk39]

Seriously underrated guitarist and band!

[@kiss742000]

The kind a solo Randy Rhodes probably would've executed had he lived.

[@timothya.olmeda7299]

The Canadians,the British,and the Germans ruled that day; and for good measure the opening band (QR)started the festivities off with a bang!!!

[@brucecox5266]

ROCK ON RIK AND TRIUMPH !!!!

[@robertwells6394]

Absolutely love that Tama kit!!!

[@frankrosales1381]

NOBODY CAN CATCH QUICK RIK THE SHREAD MASTER

[@mariogoogle6319]

Rik Emmet is my favorite forever i watch this vidéo everyday

[@sammi5281]

Most underrated guitarist in that era

[@jamestrow]

Amen to Rik Emmett and Neil Peart RIP of Rush. Two of Canada's GREATEST

[@uvcoach42]

Underrated.

[@pcbeauty2696]

Rik did not get the recognition his playing deserved. What an incredible axe man...

[@lewboc]

He has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand! I would have loved to there listening to Ric that day.

[@canuckeh782]

and to Think the only guitarist to replace him was another great canadian artist ...PHIL X

[@greylanders6101]

Greatest guitarist all time

[@ozzman7201]

Gilbert Moore, Kickass dude!!

[@markcarchedi915]

I think his name is actually Gilford not Gilbert.

[@herculanosoares1744]

boa noite nassao roqueira o rock não envelhece ele virá chassico otima banda

[@joseph47711]

i love how THAT GUYS WAS HOLDIN HIS EARS AT THE BEGINNUNG...LIKE WTF!! LOO

[@headbangermetal5929]

the best drums of that day, no doubt

[@jackyl8259]

Rik emmet is definitely one of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@kevinbodey5592]

Question: what guitarist was close to Ric Emmett at this festival? Answer, nobody, period!😮

[@parisbarbosa3500]

✨😎✨

[@asoucie6302]

i was there live ...was a survival fest ..sex drugs and best rock n roll party ever

[@anitarobinson9501]

It's unfortunate that the Canadian Music Industry at that time was so under developed business wise...and for the most part still is...The Canadian music Industry wasn't really capable of supporting their home grown talent...Artists from Canada had to leave in order to have a shot at the brass ring...Just to put it into perspective...A platinum album in the USA is one million sold...in Canada a platinum album is one hundred thousand sold...There are a lot of Canadian bands from the past that had they had the right people behind them to break them in the USA...they would have been just as big as the American bands...and Triumph would have been one of them.

[@meekrob]

Emmett doesn't even need a pick to shred. Just an awesome talent.

[@benroberts8861]

What's with the sheriff and stuff in the middle of the solo??

[@dontaras4712]

Three piece band the best

[@ronthompson95]

Gil had such a COOL singing voice

[@sharrybucholz815]

And how was Rik Emmett not on the cover of People Sexiest man

[@vincegedeon6583]

Yea he is a good looking dude 😂

[@JohnsOnStrings]

Rik Emmett is one of the best rock guitarists of all time. Obviously he can shred it up no problem, but his ability to throw down some original flamenco or classical style stuff is unmatched by any other rock player I've ever seen, including Malmsteen, Eddie or even my favorite, Paul Gilbert. Until David Russell joins AC/DC or something insane like that, Rik's the best crossover guy in rock. His body of work stands for itself.

[@tomswanson7446]

One thing that I will always regret to the end of my days is not buying a Triumph ticket

[@masonkanterbury3007]

These guys appear to have invented the eighties rock genre. Maybe they were just a bit too perfect or something. Weird that they aren't quite a household name. And at the same time it's better that way.

[@cindybarry8354]

another Canadian Great! 😁

[@sheldonsmith9438]

Out fer a rip eh boys!!!....🤘🇨🇦