Meanwhile, Triumph Is Back

Triumph hasn't done a public show in 17 years. Rewind all those years and I was at one of their limited shows: Rocklahoma 2008. The Canadians will be doing a special three-song set before Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup finals. I honestly thought hockey was done for the season, but I don't follow the sport so there you go.

There's no indication this special appearance will amount to anything else, although it wouldn't surprise me if Rik Emmett, Gil Moore and Mike Levine would play more shows for the right amount of cash.

The 2008 Rocklahoma was five days (which was too long) but it was a big deal that Triumph was headlining. I honestly don't remember too much of their performance all these years later. I do remember "Lay It On The Line" and the horrible weather and endless mud.

Back here in 2025, Triumph will perform Friday at the Rogers Festival just before the hockey game.

Comments

[Him]

I have always had a soft spot for Triumph. I have numerous friends who value RUSH. And I do like them in dribs and drabs. But I always like to poke fun at my buddies and mention "the best trio from Canada . . . Triumph!"

My first encounter with them was probably one of their weaker outings, Sport of Kings. But, man oh man, when I heard "Somebody's Out There" I was hooked! I mean, it was hard rock with pop sensibilities and I was a fan. Little did I know at the time how complicated the recording sessions were! But that also led me to their back catalog.

And I always giggle when I think that their song "Troublemaker" (from their last studio album, without Emmett and featuring Phil X) is on the soundtrack to Hellraiser III, right alongside America's best trio, Motorhead!

I doubt this will lead to anything more from them. But it is nice to see that they are getting some attention. And a triple bill with them in the second slot, April Wine as the headliner, and Kick Axe opening would be amazing.