Edmonton Rock Festival I have hundreds of more concert videos on my page, thanks for watching, I know some videos are really short, sorry! donations at paypal.me/myninja66 #magicpower #triumph #rock
Not only is Rik an incredible musician, but just one of the most kind and generous people you could ever meet. As a young guitar player in the 80s, I went to every show I could in the Pittsburgh Pa./Wheeling Wva area and waited outside the venues (often in the rain & snow) after the shows just hoping to get a glimpse or autograph from the guitarists/musicians that inspired me to pick up a guitar. A friend and I got tickets to see Triumph (one of my favorite bands) on the Allied Forces Tour in 1981, after the show we waited outside the stage door hoping to get a handshake or maybe autograph. The limousine pulled up and the band came out, we thanked them for such a great show… Rik, Gil and Mike came right over to us ( both 17 years old) and started talking to us, asking about our favorite parts of the show, favorite songs and joking with us like regular people… us, two 17 year olds who skipped school to get great seats for the show. My friend blurted out that I was a guitar player too… Rik then started asking me about what I played and my influences. I was stunned, since Rik was one of my favorite guitarists (posters on my walls) and he seemed genuinely interested in talking with a “fellow guitarist.” A member of the crew reminded them that the limousine was waiting, Gil waved them off and said that they were busy talking to friends. They kindly autographed our concert tickets and talked with us for 15 or 20 minutes and joked about us skipping school. They didn’t have to do anything, but they took a few minutes to talk with two 17 year old fans and gave both of us a memory to last a lifetime. Over the years I’ve met many of my favorite musicians and as the saying goes - “never meet your idols.” There have been memorable exceptions and great experiences, but nothing compares to Triumph taking a few minutes to talk with to us.
It's amazing, that at his age he can still hit the high notes so well. Many people struggle to even hit the notes that he can hit. He is one of the most talented singers, songwriters, and guitar players I've ever seen. Certainly he deserves to be put up with the top 10. Not only that, he has amazing knowing of music. The history of music, the writing of music and musical instruments. I've seen him on other shows or commentaries and he has amazing knowledge. Definitely a talented individual. I have loved Triumph from day one. And I still watch their videos on RU-vid and listen to their music! Rick is a rare breed today. And I wish more musicians would come forward with the uniqueness that these '70s and '80s bands had. It seems like the songwriting. The musicianship. The arrangements were so much better yesterday than today. I miss Triumph.
The 80s were magical! I caught Triumph at the US FESTIVAL IN 83... went to a party in Norwalk in 1980 or 81 and the band that was playing at that party was none other than Metallica! I went to Downey High school with James! ✌️ Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️
Man is voice is incredible so crisp and powerful one of the best. Guys like mick jagger and Robert plant have gritty voices but his is on another level
Rik Emmett still sound incredible. Triumph’s music was all about positive vibes. I saw Rik Emmett’s power trio, Triumph in concert, in the 80’s. it was the Allied Forces tour, (actually Triumph and UFO tour) What a show.
Oh my God,I saw him with Triumph in the 80’s and it was magical,his voice and the lyrics meant so much to me then and now,I had some very rough times throughout my life and if weren’t for Triumph and their music,I don’t know where I’d be today
This is song Triumph played when I saw them perform at concert. I threw my fist up in the air in excitement, and Rik Emmett saw me and did the same thing! My friends saw that he reacted to me and they were blown away too! You know it's not everyday that something like that happens! And it was during the chorus:"I'm young! I'm wild and I'm free!" A great time!
I wept, the song just moved me so much. Rik noticed me crying. I was next to the stage and at the end of the song he threw a pick at me but the wind blew it in front of another person and I missed it...so disappointing
@@darrinsadventures But to know he meant to throw it to you should count the most. But it's cool that we both were greeted by him! And with a great song! Wow!
Rick is fantastic. I must admit, I really miss seeing Triumph live. I still regularly listen to their stuff. Along with Rush, Max Webster, Kim Mitchell, Goddo, Coney Hatch. My teenage years saw some awesome Ontario bands!
When I walked into a Muntz music store in 1976 in Toronto and their first album was playing I bought it right then and there. Wore it out in the ole' Pioneer cassette car player. Or did it eat the tape? Good times.
Saw Triumph at Oakland Day on the Green in …. Maybe 1978… I remember they were the best band all day. Love the music. Rik Emmett a Maestro truly a genius. What a monster musician.
I do have about a dozen videos of him so feel free to look around and thank you, sorry most are really short videos but I was making them for my memories and want to live the moment
I went over the barricade at the US Festival during Triumph's set. I had been in front for 3 bands. They will always be special to me. One of the best weekends of my life.
Triumph... one of the best Canadian power trio bands of all time... up there right behind RUSH. Also the first to produce a laser light show during their concert at Maple Leaf Gardens.
When was this? Also it's Rock fest an annual thing? Moved to the Edmonton area a cpl years ago but i know nothing about the festivals here lol. If this was in 2023... Damn cant believe i missed it!!
Obviously you KNOW NOTHING about Ric Emmett or TRIUMPH...One of the greatest bands ever!!...Sorry that your life is so sad that you have to troll the internet trying to bring everyone else down to your level.
