Triumph The Story of Triumph Part5

[@blinderII]

I had no idea there was that much bitterness in the end for Triumph. It's too bad. I loved this band. I'm in my early 50's now and I've see MANY concerts in my day. To this day, the Thunder 7 concert tour was THE best concert I've ever attended. Everything about it was spot-on....the sound, visual effects, lighting even audience response. These guys were top-notch geniuses and sure knew how to put on a fantastic live show for their fans. Thank you Mike, Rick & Gil....thank you Triumph!

[@roadiethegamecat4124]

That tour was epic. The following tour "Sport Of Kings" had a better show(That laser face in the opening was amazing in the 80's!) but they added a 2nd guitar player and I thought they were better musically as a trio.

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

i knew there was some. but not to this extent. certainly explains things.

[@truckerron]

This band definitely made it to the top because of Rik Emmett Though, he was also the detriment of the band!

[@blinderII]

@@truckerron ...agreed

[@jonbongjovi1869]

I'm not really a Triumph fan.....but I saw them in the 1980s and they were one of the best ever. (And I've seen zillions of acts, many in their hungry underground prime!)

[@jeffvaillancourt9668]

Triumph was the very first band I had seen in concert. I was totally blown away and became an instant fan. To this day, I still listen to their music on cassettes, which brings back great memories. Fight the good fight.

[@michaelr.4878]

It is wonderful that they are friends again. Absolutely the tightest live band of all time. 3 total pros. It is awesome that they mended the fences and played those reunion shows in 2008 together (plus the short set they did for their Banger documentary a couple of years ago).

[@joedavila406]

I seen this band a few times I like to see him again, I need to talk it over and give each other a big hug and sit back together, 😎

[@richardsteen4340]

Rik, Mike, Rik, Gil, you guys still have the magic of the music..!! Y'all however, still owe us one more song and Rik named it at the end of Part 5..;) Never say Never..!! I loved Triumph's music since I was 16, I'm 54 now and would love to see you all on stage again as Triumph still fighting the good fight and living the dream..!! Can I get and Amen..!!;)

[@Alan-zj5fz]

Amen.I can dig that .👍

[@ScottTV-yq2wu]

I can say an amen! I know they are friends again....now it’s life getting in the way. I get it.....hard to believe they are grandparents now....so am I! Lol! They just need to come to the US, not just San Antonio....just bring guitars, amps, a drum kit and play. We don’t need the big stage bombs and smoke, that’s expensive. Just come and play. I heard someone say they are too old now! BS. Just make us smile again! God knows we need it now more than ever. I don’t think those Canucks realize that.

[@zhood6846]

All said and done, despite all the corporate bs, just be yourself! Accept each other for who they are. The way it began, to begin with! Just play and do what God gave you, to give to the world! That's all that matters!

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

I can't believe how much their story is so close to Journey's! Very sad.... such a great band! I lost contact with this music for so many years, it is amazing to revisit! I love their integrity and honesty and will now be watching and searching for all I can on the web as I was a big fan and plan on renewing that bond. I always tend to takes sides of the lead singer, as Steve Perry is my heart and Rik was the Magic voice of Triumph!!

[@jonbongjovi1869]

MONEY & POWER Twists the minds of most humans. That's why we need to evolve to not have SOME people controlling the rest of us.

[@stevejohnson1397]

I watch the Triumph documentary a couple times now and I have to say that Rik Emmett got the short end of the stick. Asking somebody to play a gig and not get paid is just ridiculous

[@toddmurphy390]

Did you see the size of their crew. Obviously in any given year they would have to play 10 to 20 shows before there would be a return on the investment.

[@davidboswell4730]

Love Triumph the positive lyrics great Rock and Roll the best Rush and them all the concerts to the 80s 90s makes me smile thanks guys

[@jimmygrant424]

Well Gil you should feel good about Triumph because you guys ROCKED!!!!!

[@tcrane8630]

Just a bunch of decent guys.. glad they are friends now. When Rik got emotional, u could see he missed them

[@RogueReplicant]

Allied Forces is such a great album. I see good balance between Mike and Gil's preferred style (Allied Forces, Fool for Your Love, Hot Time) and Rik's style (Magic Power, Petite Etude, Fight the Good Fight). Say Goodbye and Ordinary Man are so different yet they definitely sound like Triumph. What a masterpiece!

[@mahesh7069]

I love Triumph...this acrimonious break-up however, makes me think even more that Rush were(are) genius musicians and human beings

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

They played at my high school. The ceiling literally had to be replaced due to the vibration of their sound and gear. It was a fun show that I'll never forget. This was in 1980 or 1981, I think.

[@acegibson9533]

There have been some major and disgusting breaks ups in rock n roll. The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Van Halen, Motley Crue, etc. No reason why Triumph can't work it out too. One of these days, one of the members is going to pass away and the surviving two are going to totally regret it and are going to wonder why the business decisions came between them.

[@antrygis1]

The Moody Blues are a different animal than Triumph but they were in the same situation. They didn't announce a break up but did solo albums and then after 4 years or so they got back together. Three guys or five together for so long as things change. But hey, they left behind some great songs. And I'm glad I saw them live. Break ups are hard and some leave estranged.

[@goteverlastinglife]

Makes me want to cry and I wasn't even in the band. We are just strangers in a strange land...

[@JoeyDamocles]

Like how the Beatles sang so many songs about love but had a bitter hateful breakup. Seems ironic that Triumph had so many songs about positivity and yet ended with it's members having bad feelings toward each other. It's a shame.

[@rickhillier7626]

Saw these guys many times in the 70's and 80's. Best show for me was in 1978 (or so - it could be my Alzheimer's talking)... New year's eve show in Kitchener, Ontario. It was supposed to be Saga, Goddo and Triumph. Saga bailed and we got more of the other two bands. That was fine with me.

[@patrickbruno1839]

Well done documentary - WELL DONE, TRIUMPH!!!!!!

[@dannylorenze6188]

Because Triumph has been gone so long that a reunion would be very successful. It would be great...

[@EPstroker]

Man I loved that band back in the day.......the few southern rock bands surviving in the early 80s, triumph, April wine ,etc, then hair metal and thrash came into the scene.

[@42lookc]

The only thing that matters to me here is that they got their friendship back. That's priceless. Their own little Boy's Club has reconvened. I have three Boy's Clubs that I wish I could pull back together, but I can't. Being the Mover, the Shaker, the Doer, the Giver, and the modest 'Success Story' of each, I was always somehow expected to do more than my share. I did, and then some. And then some more. And then some more after that. When I got too tired of always being the eager Draft Horse and the open Wallet, I turned off both to make the other club members step up to the plate, and the result _each time_ was they instead _sharply_ criticized me for such an action, summarily turned off the friendship, shut down the Boy's Club, dug a moat, and battened the door tight. Each time. After typing that, I have to say I wonder why I would ever want to go back, because the genuinely freely given 'Friendship' part of the membership was on my part only. _Each time_ it had a monetary clause attached, which effectively invalidated the Authenticity of the entire contract. My loving wife now protects me from the folly of those kinds of clubs, as she has been in her share of them, too. We now have our own club, and _both_ of its founding members pay their dues. Moral of the story is you can't _drag_ others up to your level, but they will try to _climb_ up you to yours. Don't be a ladder; that's what everyone's own bootstraps are for. I am now and for years been a part of another Boy's Club. The other two members are as loving, giving, and successful as me. There is so much more satisfaction in this one, and it is a relaxing atmosphere, as there are no extenuating clauses attached. Admission is merely a smile and a hug and a hearty slap on the back. Removal for any one is the end of this life, and the other two will most certainly be grieving pallbearers. Join a club like that. It has reward for everyone. :-)

[@dsbobst50]

Wow, they at least should try and be friends again , they had a good bond.

[@kevinheinz9819]

My favorite Band , Big shame I never got to see them live.....

[@rhomotor]

Life is short. Don't take that bitterness with you to the grave.

[@MrAitraining]

They're cool with each other now and reunited a few times.

[@DieselTrucker2018]

Not getting passes issues with others only holds you back as the proof of this band demonstrates.

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

Triumph were a great band in their time they were know as the poor man's Rush but they went head to head during their peak in 1984 but the album The Sport of Kings was the one that they slipped due to the record company and wanting to become something they weren't ,they tried to rebound with the great Surveillance album, but Momentum was lost and inner problems with the band started to boil over and after Rik left they tried to carry on but without their frontman it was the end of what was a great band, they did eventually get back together for a few shows on 2008,but nothing else materialized...they did have a good run and we still have the music!

[@superfluppe]

Gil and Mike were very active on the business side of things while Rik was the creative force within the band. As a true artist Rik put musical integrity before commercial strategies and got frustrated by the dictating music business. The other two members just wanted to play rock 'n' roll and were able to make compromises more easily. It really pissed Rik off when the music company proposed the band to work with external music writers in order to score hits. Rik was always the man with a message and wouldn't just sing "we're gonna rock tonight" kinda lyrics like Gil did. The strange thing is that rocker Gil was always a very calm and static drummer while Rik would rock out and run up and down the stage ! Whenever I listen to my Triumph records I always go for the songs that were written and sung by Rik. He's a refined, multi-talented guitarist blessed with a unique voice and a great melodic feel. Triumph without Rik only lasted for one album, simply because Rik WAS Triumph. However, Rik's solo stuff isn't exactly my cup of tea and it rocks a lot less without Mike and Gil ...

[@landriver1]

So glad these guys are buddies again. 👍👍👍

[@lewisdolgin5702]

I did get see Triumph in 2008 at Rocklahoma.

[@jenniferblanchard6346]

I loved this band. Maybe someday they can play with each other again. It would be amazing

[@williamdavis9943]

Like many groups of that time period many so-called managers put the artists against each other & some took the money & ran while the group is wondering where did all of that money go? Creedence Clearwater Revival was one of those groups.

[@andrewtate4897]

a lesson for everyone here you can't put a price on friendship, music money whatever should never be allowed to get in the way of that. These guys obviously miss each other and want to be friends but pride anger bitterness over something that is past keeps them from renewing that friendship. There is only today tomorrow might never come and yesterday is past and can't be changed. but it can be forgotten. pride can be swallowed. bitterness can be sweetened once that's done anger can be calmed, somebody just needs to grow up here.

[@ARTll-zy1cp]

I never knew about all the animosity between them in the end. I love the band. Seems like Rik (IMHO) had a bit of an ego problem. I may be wrong though...... They were so freaking good, especially live. They spoke several times about the people, the fans....US... looks like they could ruck up and reunite for just one more tour..... For the people.

[@terrylazenby1154]

dang, I can't believe I watched that whole series.. Man hope those dudes make that magic happen again..

[@truckerron]

They're too fucking old now!

[@tomh5006]

Me too!! I would go watch a reunion for sure

[@michaelr.4878]

They are friends again. They reunited and played 2 shows in 2008 (the Sweden one is on KZbin) and then played a surprise 3 song set for their documentary a few years ago.

[@OnBendedKneeMusic]

It's seems to be a common tail regarding these bands. Hard feelings seem to die slowly, if at all. Forgiveness will set them free, if they let it. Humble thyself...

[@cathyperkins9428]

That makes me want to cry they were so awesome

[@mickslyder9909]

Never a smart idea to jump out of s musical vehicle when it's doing 120 mph ! He failed to see he was nothing without them and they are nothing without him

[@1tcrjr]

Sounds so much like Grand Funk and Farner

[@toddlavigne6441]

so true. Triumph 's success is 1 in a million and it should have been exploited and enjoyed until the end.

[@jwjeffrey]

@@1tcrjr The thing is Don and Mel kick Mark out.

[@ruprecht8520]

Never a good idea to take your bandmates to court. I think it's really hard to get beyond that sort of thing, for both sides. Trust, totally, gone.

[@JoeyP322]

Like so many once popular bands, that at the end, broke up because of the negative animosity between member, eventually had reunions.., I’m sure the main reason has been financial… some made it work and some didn’t. You can read the stories of how disconnected the bands were behind the scenes, then they go on stage to make that coin. There were so many incredible bands in the 70’s and early 80’s, and Triumph was definitely one of them, but they just couldn’t keep that torch burning and unfortunately fizzled out…

[@micolfortuna4723]

Come on Rick!!!! Clearly their is bitterness, and hurt feelings. Getting together can be liberating. Set your soul free, and do whats right. Not just to heal, but for all the the fans that supported you then, and continue to support you now. Thats Rock & Roll

[@MrAitraining]

This is like 20 yrs ago and the peak of the bitterness. They've patched things up since then and even reunited a few times.

[@Scottocaster6668]

Wow, the issue must be really bad to have 3 of the most positive, humble, down to earth, caring guys I have ever seen show this animosity between Rik and vise versa. Possibly, money, egos, Riks solo request? I believe it was ignited by Rik, by what I got from this interview. Great talented band with a positive message. Good luck guys, and thank you 👍

[@andreagraham296]

Rick needs to grow as a person, forgive and forget ! Get back together, if not for you for the fans!

[@Yourfood1993]

Wow. Count me as another who had no idea they ended so horribly. I genuinely felt bad for Rik when he cracked during the interview. Til tonight watching this, I just assumed ticket & album sales dried up due to shifting tastes. How wrong I was. Well, now I'm super curious to know *how* the 2012 reunion actually came together.

[@aaabaaab3945]

Being in a few bands myself I understand all 3 of their point of views. Some days I just want to call up the guys and just do it- knowing it would be electrifying. Not missing a beat because we were solid and practiced to perfection. Then reality sets in the bitterness, the disrespect, the egos. It's a hollow and paralyzing feeling. Much respect to all those guys and thank you Triumph you influenced me in many ways.

[@donduncan3052]

I hear that and second it. Those days of playing together were great and very fond memories.

[@aggcavan943]

At 9:10. That is the pain of regret. You don’t see that very often.

[@floydtongate5875]

iam glad i got to see them wish reunion would happen

[@BeeBumper]

RIk those 90's songs were subpar plain and simple considering what you are capable of, I wouldn't so much blame the changing landscape, as I would your inability to change with it. You certainly had the talent.

[@Scottocaster6668]

It was a direction Rik wanted to go, even for a little while. He had other guitar type styles in his head that wanted to let out. Guitarist have that in them. Playing the same style year after year, I guess he had more self expression in him. Idk what or who started it, that's just what I got from seeing this.

[@Wolffen51]

I disagree....I liked Absolutely and Ipso Facto and the fact that he wanted to go his own way and do his own style of music on his terms is a credit to him. He continues to do studio albums and play in small clubs in Ontario and elsewhere, but he does it on his terms...which i think (and this is IMHO only) is great...not many artists get to do that.

[@prestonhamilton659]

you guys need to figure it out stop whining and do a reunion you wrote amazing music so please stop crying and do so move forth

[@roadiethegamecat4124]

They did. Reunion tour in 2012. There is a 2012 live album from somewhere in South America I think.

[@fredfugglesworth8809]

@@roadiethegamecat4124 I don't know about 2012. They did two show sin 2008, one in Sweden, one in Oklahoma, to kick off their CD/DVD release, but that was it. In 2018, they got together to do a 3 song set at Gil's studio, Metal Works, for some Triumph history film. Rik's been pretty strong on his refusal to get back together or tour. You sure it wasn't some cover band you refer? (I know 2years ago post, but lol)

[@sandie302]

I like the "Surveillance" album...Im sad that the guys aren't as close as they used to be...gut wrenching to see Rik turn away when he said he regretted the band not staying together. :(

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

It's funny, cause the look on his face said it all, he finally realized what he destroyed by pulling the Artist card....it happened with Pat Benetar, Heart, Fleetwood Mac....it was sad to see Rik get hit by that realization on camera

[@ian1eh944]

I was a huge Triumph fan since they played my hometown in Canada in 1978, and Rik was a huge influence on my guitar playing. After the Thunder Seven record, I lost interest in the band....Until Rik's first solo record (Absolutely). That solo record was a GREAT record, and the players on that album were killer.....

[@krt88nc]

It’s a shame these guys could patch up differences and put it back together and do reunion tour. They’ve done some shows and a worked together but never a full fledged reunion. How awesome would that have been?

[@headlesssoldier]

Moore doesnt address Emmet's assertion of a handshake deal prior to the dates in contention. Moore doesn't say they got stiffed on the dates. He says' there was no money". He means that the Triumph co, that he seems to own here was still in the hole, after the run of those. If its true that Moore agreed to pay Emmet for the shows as an employee, then Moore has failed to pay plain and simple. Im sure that Moore is using a profit and loss scenario to say there is no profit to be distributed. So the question becomes, does Moore acknowledge the handshake deal. And the truth? I love Gil Moore from listening to his songs and singing when I was a kid. I played American Girls in my first band. The truth? Moore wouldnt have shit if it weren't for Emmet's songwriting and star power. Its Emmets commercial value that enabled the entire Triumph enterprise. I've play with guys like Moore before.

[@Bipbop66]

I could'nt have said it better, brother!

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

The only problem with that premise is: Rik never had any success as a Solo, do his songwriting didn't hold up without the input of Gil and Mike to craft the songs. As for the handshake deal....I pretty much agree something went rotten there but the courts didn't agree with Riks lawsuits either do there's a lot bigger story than any of us know.

[@MrAitraining]

Rik was the biggest talent, but he was a rube business wise. They all had a role and Gil was more business savvy.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@MrAitraining Gil and Mike both.....they are both successful in business, Gil in Toronto and Mike in Kingston Jamaica..... Rik is still coming to grips with playing Triumph songs til he dies. That which he ran away from now imprisons him.

[@philphil4042]

Emmet wanted to make pop songs that surprises me

[@theomegaconcern9564]

Riks gotta let shit go

[@calansvc]

Get past it, shake hands, and make some more of the best music that has ever been produced. Triumph was the sum of it's parts. Put those parts back together, and help this f'ckd up world feel a little better again. Please, while it's still possible.

[@Miadolph]

They did, along time ago. They put this behind them in 2007 and played 2 shoes together in 2008 in Sweden and Oklahoma. They are now all good friends again.

[@berniec3020]

I didnt know they ended like that, sad... Rik really should have realized how lucky he was to have success...it was not a given. They were such close buddys its hard to believe it just completly inversed.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Ego is poison to a band and it happens a lot

[@MrAitraining]

This was the peak of the bitter times. They reconciled several years ago, played together again a few years ago and are on good terms today.

[@mikerichardson60]

Emmitt was the real talent in that band. No Rik means no Triumph. Sadly it’ll never be right between these guys.

[@thinktank8389]

They did a few shows together in 2009.

[@krazyk57]

2021 still waiting…

[@TheDoug2103]

this is an old old story, the guys that dont write get left behind by the actual musician. then the cattle realize they have nothing to offer but labor...

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

That's why Rik never made it Solo, he could write and write but without The other 2 giving input and adding structure, his stuff was mediocre

[@wolfgangvonheilman6886]

I enjoyed the 5 part series but wish there was a competent interviewer to ask follow up questions. For example Rik mentions that Gil bought out Mike and then bought out Rik in a take it or leave it deal. Then the big grievance was about money. How about fleshing that out a bit instead of glossing over that since it seems the crux of the animosity.

[@Phalanx11]

there best song (music in me) hits you in your soul

[@nobodyshero8700]

I think you are talking about the song "Magic Power" :)

[@jamesbarrick3403]

wow I didn't know Phil X played with Triumph

[@steverogers2603]

Nearly all bands have this type of divisiveness among members eventually. They were great, however, with Surveillance the formula sounded fatigued and Rik had music he wanted to make that wasn’t suitable for Triumph so I understand the split. I’m glad they have since reconciled though as they seem like decent people and it’s nice to end on a positive note for a band that made so much positive music.

[@CelticAndyTheBard]

Please. Please. Rik, Mike, Gil if you read this......I don't care what style you play, I don't care who makes the dollars, You three were magic together and a huge influence both musically (Rik), lyrically and just in general. Fire your lawyers, do it for shitzngiggles, please - just one more time. For your fans, for history, for music. You guys were SO.....F$#@ing.... GOOD.

[@MegaTriumph1]

Rik was always the guy who put Triumph on the map. Gil and Mike were very good at their craft as well.

[@TebowTheNextKilmer]

James Spader looks great.

[@mihaliprefti2507]

In Romania with your talent you play weddings and each member will make minimum 10.000 EU a month. The big stars like you could make even 100.000 $/EU a month.

[@skb107]

Most guys in a successful rock band don't make it as a solo artist.

[@ianmackenzie686]

Peter Gabriel and Sting may be exceptions.

[@xavierbalzola880]

Personally....i think Gil Moore....and Mike...OWE THEIR ASSES TO Rik Emmett...Rik WAS THE WHOLE show...the voice and the hands behind their success..

[@acegibson9533]

The truth is that IT TOOK ALL THREE to make it happen. Gil and Mike wouldn't be anything without Rik, and Rik's solo career doesn't even come close to what he had with Triumph. Just goes to show it took all three.

[@42lookc]

@@acegibson9533 Amen. All of Rik's talent could have quite likely gone completely undiscovered if it weren't for the groundwork and connections Gil and Mike had already made. They had experience, understanding, a dream, and the determined focus to get there. Rik was the frontman vehicle that galvanized the vision. Gil had the drummer's seat more than ably covered, he had the business savvy, and the technical expertise to bring about the light and pyrotechnic show "extravaganza", as Rik put it. Mike had the cool bass dude persona down pat, the promotional street smarts and ability to speak anyone's language, never take 'no' for an answer doggedness, and an absolutely non-stop positive attitude. His relaxed manner grounded the band. Rik completed the triangle with his astounding musical gift and dynamic presence. It all boiled down to a formula that just plain _worked_ . Triumph would have never happened without the perfect storm these three exact, particular guys created. Everybody stop pointing fingers.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@acegibson9533 bingo

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@42lookc ... And no matter how much Rik could write, without Gil and Mike helping craft the songs, There was mediocrity....Riks 3 solo albums show that.

[@richardsteen4340]

Actually, it should be the "Never Say Never" Tour..;)

[@toddlavigne6441]

leaving a band like Triumph would always be a financial mistake. Rik didn't stand a chance of having the same success. However, he may have been much happier outside of Triumph. The guy has immense chops and I'm sure he earned enough $$ top be ok. Enough said.

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Rick Emmet was Triumph. He wrote the songs that everyone sings, he played all the classic guitar parts...you can put any two guys with him during that time and it would probably be better. Mike and Gill was never what people came to see but they positioned themselves on the financial side of things to cash in at every turn. In truth its a shame.

[@MrAitraining]

Yes. Rik was the best talent and would have been successful in any band. Still, I loved a lot of the Gil Moore lead tracks and thought it was real cool to have a drummer and lead guitarist each lead sing different styles on albums and in concert. Also business and promotions wise, Rik seems pretty much like a Rube and naive to the business part and Gil and Mike seemed to know how the business part should go. It seemed they all had roles. It worked and it's not like they only last 5 years or something, and they have reunited a few times since this video.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Yet after leaving Triumph, and working with a number of others, Rik never had success again....the dynamic of the 3 of them having input on the music and direction of the songwriting is what made Triumph successful....and remember, Rik only wrote about 60% of their songs, Gil and Mike also wrote

[@TheCountofToulouse]

@@2AChef-n-BBQ We all have our peaks, Rick hit his just as he met these there two members, they really didn't contribute that much in the way of talent or writing, they just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Its sad that his best years were with that group and they were only concerned about making money.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@TheCountofToulouse I'm guessing all the songs Rik didn't write about 40-45% must have been flukes....and if you listen to the last album without Rik, it still sounds like Triumph while Riks 3 solo albums sound like power pop meets folk....seems kind of strange the 2 guys you say, didn't contribute still sounded like Triumph without Rik but Rik sounded like the Cars without Ben Orr

[@austinteutsch]

Triumph and Grand Funk both wound up in the fucking courthouse. CCR, too. Why don't they have a school you go to to learn the BUSINESS of music? When the shit hits the fan due to burnout, or age or illness, the money will be all you have left 'cause your body and your fame will be gone. I'm a 65 yr old drummer who's played with James Cotton, George Strait and Johnny Rodriguez and I've seen it. It makes all the fun you have had a bad memory. GET IT ALL IN WRITING FROM THE GET-GO!!!

[@johnscroggins1694]

Well, that was depressing..

[@headlesssoldier]

Moore should retitle Metal works the house that Rik Emmet built

[@MrAitraining]

And what about the 100 people Gil employs there? Don't be silly. Life goes on.

[@22chuman]

What a train wreck.

[@MrAitraining]

This was a long time ago and the peak of the bitterness. They are all cool now and have reunited several times.

[@ScottTV-yq2wu]

Ok guys, your now in your 60’s, none of you are starving, and unfortunately no one lives forever. You all are successful because of the hard work of Triumph, and your fans like me, are in our late 50’s/60’s. Why cant you just laugh...and get your shit together.....screw the past, just watch youtube and see what you were.... to us fans, and play in the sandbox again. Forget about the fight over the toys. Dammit I saw you guys in the Checkerdome in STL, something like 78/79. Ill never forget it. Just awesome. That building is gone....so soon relatively you and your fans will be too.Thats the world we live in. I can’t believe your pride means more than that. Would it not be fun to have one last , loud, crazy, f-you and the economics of the world........before it’s too late? Come on boys....all 3 of you. Stop it and your damn egos. Play for us again. We love you guys. You owe it to us......we made you what you are.....along with your God given talents. Never forget that.

[@leebrown952]

At the end of the day.....there can only be one RUSH!

[@dennysvelez3482]

Never say never :(

[@jamesbarrick3403]

Rick is not the sharpest tool in the shed.

[@dougg1075]

Bummer

[@vanmanrick1]

emmitt sounds like he suffers from extreme hubris

[@adamantium112768]

Grunge sucked that's why it only lasted 5 years

[@JoeyDamocles]

Indeed. People could only take so many songs about depression and heroin.

[@sameoldeh]

@adamantium112768 Very true.

[@deadliestassassin3092]

No, what killed Grunge is Nu Metal. Society always wants new new new with everything. Look at today for instance, people are getting more nostalgic because the music genres that came out in the 2000's to today are not as memorable from before the 2000's. Everything is just copy and paste repeat. Nothing original anymore.

[@davidgee2988]

Yeah, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam...they sure sucked. Oh wait...

[@ianmackenzie686]

Truer words haven't been been spoken in that subject.

[@dtibbs23]

Hug it out and get back together

[@mazolomusic982]

Such a positive message they gave us, what a shitty way to take that from the fans who listened to that message, only to learn in the end, that message was only a commercializing gimmick.

[@42lookc]

No it wasn't. They all believed in the positive message their music conveyed.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

LIke #13

[@seawit5084]

They needs to drop the shit n get back together for a tour . Life's to short. Just do it ffs

[@boogiegranite]

The one thing you guys forget is the fans made you what you are. All the money I spent on your concerts And records. Your self pity, of pity poor me. When I was in the Marine Corp, I hated some of the people over me. But stuck it out. You had the American dream and screwed that up. Thank goodness for RUSH. You guys forgot about the fans. The people who but you there. WAS a great band.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Amen

[@garywheeler60]

Every band I've ever been in was ended by the lead singer .

[@wild8757]

Always the front man singer who gets a swollen head and thinks he can do better on his own, very rarely do they ever make anything out of it, what a shame breaking up one of the best most talented rock band in the world

[@kieronbrucedillon832]

hey 100% businessman#.

[@kieronbrucedillon832]

Your gonna go with the law or nothing!.

[@BENNIEDARRELL]

wow, rick got screwed over, how could he not get paid and gil says he and mike didn't either. it makes no sense rick lost the legal battles. sounds like rick paid for all expenses when the end came. gil was sole owner of the studio. i guess rick still get's nothing for original recordings or re-releases ? i never knew about any of this and it's 2018. buy rick's stuff, he deserves our support.

[@larryturner6859]

That's too bad they were fucking awesome

[@basher5107]

Gil Moore is not a good person an average drummer decent vocalist and is totally responsible for the breakup of the band. From R&R machine till Thunder Seven are all great records and I’m a fan of the band but Gil Moore killed the golden goose.