Triumph Live 1982

[NelsonClick]

They were a "tween" band. Stylistically they bridged 70's rock and 80's rock. They were the pinnacle of what came before and an indication of what would come next. I liked them and saw them live in 1979 and thought they were awesome. My band used to play Nature's Child. They were abandoned by American rock audiences after the US festival in 1983 for no particular reason. Probably because they represented an older style rock and roll that simply wasn't cool anymore.

[mickykerrigan]

Is this a copy of Rush Exit stage Left..?

[Twirlyhead]

I saw them in Liverpool 1981 - great band - but that bass player is PURE Spinal Tap

[shroudbass]

What a classic... Many great memories in western NY growing up. Thanks to my brothers for turning me on to a great band.

[shaymcquaid]

whoa! bad mix 

[kelllygg]

Where's my Bic lighter?? OH YEA!!!

[aardvarks83]

I saw the Allied forces tour in '81 (the Palace) Albany, NY and again on the Never Surrender tour (1983 i think, Glens Falls NY) great band, so under rated

[weisshai]

I was at this show; this was filmed at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on (or about) March 7, 1981. Incredible show, incredible band!

[seamus2112ophelan]

@weisshai ...actually this show was filmed at Towson State University in Baltimore Co. MD I was there and have some of the other songs posted...

[bblazen66]

Rik was gorgeous then and he's still gorgeous now at 57...

[n2112bytor2112p]

what song is this?

[TheWhalerfan]

@n2112bytor2112p  "Tear the Roof Off"

[n2112bytor2112p]

i just started getting into triumph- i like hold on, allied forces, and one more but i forgot the name, what are some other good ones?

[TheWhalerfan]

@n2112bytor2112p Rock and Roll Machine, Hot Time in the City Tonight, Lay it on the Line, Magic Power, Rocky Mountain Way (cover but a very good one) Spellbound, Fight the Good Fight, Follow Your Heart, others... I would recommend the CD "Triumph Classics" to start and if you like what you hear search out other good songs missing from that compilation.

[ChuckieInMT]

I wish I was one of the roadies helping set up...

[specfever]

Triumph was my favorite band, and the only time I got to see em was at Canada's Wonderland. The next day, I heard they'd broken up. I was shocked.

[samedeepwater2]

back in 1988 i was at rock and roll haven club in toronto at younge and bloor taken a leak and in the next stall was gill moore

[arknatedogg]

Greatness

[tombstonetom67]

got to talk to triumph on the phone on rockline KZAP sac cali in 1984

[gfellmer]

I do remember seeing this concert on MTV. Seeing the brightly lit "TRIUMPH" in the background brings back a ton of memories. What must have been a Sunday afternoon, the day after this concert aired on MTV, my friends and I went to a little BMX hangout called, "The Glen" in Mission Viejo, CA and all we could talk about was how amazing the concert was. We were 12 years old and believed EVH was "God", but were dumbfounded after watching his equal perform on our televisions the night before!

[kelllygg]

AWESOME!!!!

[2bluefor1]

Yup,great stuff,this is rare footage! Progressions Of Power is prob. my fave Triumph album....just listen to "Hard Road".....Emmett is vastly undervalued as an influential guitar player....would a top hat and a Les Paul have made a difference?.....

[metrakos]

this tour was my first concert in London Ontario. Rik Emmett was my fav rock star....kinda funny to watch now though

[RoccoMcCallister]

Do you have the rest of this or no?

[Oldschool7166]

Baltimore, Md. Feb 1982. Towson State University. I was there! Still have my ticket stub, I think.

[badasskickers]

Triumph is ,, rock'n roll ,, partys,, good beer,, nice weather for barbeque on the beach,, beutifull women,, youth,,good guitar,, Best canadian rock band of all times. I wish i could turn back in time. Sad that time passes by so fast. As long there is life, there is hope

[tutty449]

I saw 'em on this tour at Rockford, IL on February 5, 1982.  It was the "Allied Forces" tour and I don't recall anyone other than a local band opening for 'em. A good ticket for this show at the Rockford Metrocentre cost only $6.50. What a bargain.

[willuminate]

Saw these guys on this tour 1981, killer show! Love that Dean flying v!!!

[AngelofAnguish]

THAT show must've been somethin'! Who opened for Triumph or did Triumph open for someone?

[metrakos]

@AngelofAnguish Diesel opened

[ssduys]

WOW... I remember this tour.... This trio blew me away... All very very talented...

[indycolt101]

wow just found out about triumph and i found myself asking where are these guys at. rick may be one of the best guitarists on earth

[sarasf78]

an extremely talented band

[M3T4LH34D812]

I'd love to hear RUSH and Foo Fighters re-covering this song

[Jimanimanimbo2]

F&%!'n "A"