Whoever invented the term “Rock -n- Roll Machine” must have had a band very much like Triumph in mind. Triumph relentlessly churns out a style of music that the experts regularly pronounce to be deader than a doornail. And if it weren’t for the millions of people who regularly buy Triumph records and attend Triumph concerts, the experts would be right.
Back from the edge
Back from the edge By Richard Chycki, Canadian Musician, February 1993 For over a decade, Triumph has carved a successful and innovative path through the heavy rock market, not only …
‘The man behind the moustache’!
He’s been playing bass since the age of 10 and has been influenced by Richard Davis, Sly Stone and Phil Spector.According to the concert program, Mike likes, “money, sex and room service” (so, who doesn’t?). He also likes his old Fenders, JBL speakers, Crown amps, Reflex cabinets and Hammond B3’s.
Triumph Do It Their Way
Of all the bands playing the People’s Rock, Triumph is certainly the most self-made, adopting a policy to headline concerts only, and to build up an audience whether it received assistance from the press and radio or not. The group’s music – cement-hard rock – guaranteed no sympathetic ear in radio, not even Canadian stations, who are legally required to air a certain amount of local music.
MetalAssault Interviews Mike Levine (23:00)
Nov 9th 2010, Mike talks in detail about the reissue and remastering of the band’s catalog in Europe, the “Greatest Hits remixed” compilation, how the band reunited in 2008, …
How to Survive as a Rock & Roll Musician in the ’80s
Written by Gil Moore, How to Survive as a Rock & Roll Musician in the ’80s was intended to share some of the secrets of the rock & roll trade with Triumph fans. The toughest question that I get asked by musicians starting out trying to hit big time in the rock n’ roll business is: “What’s the secret to ‘making it’ .”
Power and Glory of Triumph
“This one’s for you!” said singer Gil Moore from behind his raised drum kit before Triumph broke into the walloping rocker Allied Forces in the Kingswood Theater last night. The gold and platinum record holders offered material from their latest LP Surveillance and such older releases as Rock and Roll Machine, Just A Game, Thunder Seven, The Sport Of Kings and Allied Forces.
Gasworks Crowd Responds to Triumph’s New Original Sets
Triumph is getting ready for a career worthy of the name.The power-rock trio made its dance-and-dive reputation slugging out effective carbons of Deep Zeppelin and Led Purple. This week, though, for the first time, whole sets of original material are being included. Not only does the new music sound like it belongs in the same league with the metal masters, the Gasworks crowds are also responding to it just as eagerly. Triumph makes its maximum impact live.
Gasworks Crowd Responds to Triumph’s New Original Sets
Triumph is getting ready for a career worthy of the name.The power-rock trio made its dance-and-dive reputation slugging out effective carbons of Deep Zeppelin and Led Purple. This week, though, for the first time, whole sets of original material are being included. Not only does the new music sound like it belongs in the same league with the metal masters, the Gasworks crowds are also responding to it just as eagerly. Triumph makes its maximum impact live.
Live At The US Festival (roughedge.com)
“Live at the US Festival” (TML / Universal; 2003) Triumph fans will love the fact the band’s live performance at the legendary US Festival in 1983 is finally …