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Gil Moore enshrined in Mississauga Music Walk of Fame

Gil Moore is a wonderful musician, but we recognize him tonight for all the things he has done that make him so much more than that — those things that make him a true champion of his craft and a perpetual leader of his industry.

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Ribbon Cutting for “Triumph Lane” Takes Place Thursday July 14th

New “street cred” puts TRIUMPH on the map… quite literally. Mississauga’s world champions of classic rock, TRIUMPH will be toasted by a host of appreciative fans, friends, celebrities and dignitaries as a new street is named in their honour.

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Blinding Light Show

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Canadian Rock Royalty TRIUMPH has launched ONLINE SHOP and brand NEW WEBSITE.

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON, The fans spoke, and now they have gotten what they wanted. Canadian Rock Royalty TRIUMPH has launched a brand new, completely overhauled website and online store, for all your Triumph needs!

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The Sport of Kings (www.roughedge.com)

“The Sport of Kings” (TML / Universal; 1985) Often considered one of the most disappointing Triumph records, “The Sport of Kings” was attacked because of its heavy keyboard sound and the band’s shift to a more radio-friendly song style (in …

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Allied Forces (www.roughedge.com)

“Allied Forces” (MCA; 1981) When I was 13, my uncle had a music store in Tulsa, OK and he let me pick out any cassette I wanted — a cassette, mind you. As you may guess, I chose Triumph’s “Allied …

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Classics (www.roughedge.com)

“Classics” (MCA; 1989) There’s a reason this “Greatest Hits” package is entitled “Classics.” I think that’s an appropriate title because Triumph’s music can be heard on the classic stations, and, after you review the track list and haven’t heard one …

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Surveillance (roughedge.com)

“Surveillance” (TML / Universal; 1987) After the disappointment of some fans with 1985′s “The Sport of Kings,” Triumph recorded and released “Surveillance” which, while not a complete return to form, was at least a step in the right direction. Adding …

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RIK EMMETT Discusses Rumors of 2011 Tour w/ VAN HALEN

The rumors that have been sort of blowing in the wind are that Van Halen want to go back out yet again next year, but they’re going to need some sort of support to make the packaging a little more interesting. Because Triumph hasn’t really ever toured in any kind of a nostalgia way, I think Live Nation kind of goes, “Oh, yeah, you guys would be perfect for that.” So, we’ll see sort of the size and the shape and the glitter of the golden carrots that they have.

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Record From Hell

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.

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‘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.

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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’ .”

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Edge of Excess (nolifetilmetal.com)

Triumph – Edge of Excess (Virgin) 1993 Picked this one up used and despite the fact that I had never heard it, thought I’d give it a shot. I mean, how bad could it be right? Well, I was oblivious …

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King Biscuit Flower Hour (nolifetilmetal.com)

Triumph-King Biscuit Flower Hour (In Concert) (King Biscuit) 1996 1. “Tear the Roof Off” (5:01) 2. “American Girls” (4:52) 3. “Lay It on the Line” (4:54) 4. “Allied Forces” (3:48) 5. “Fight the Good Fight” (5:23) 6. “Blinding Light Show/Moonchild” …

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The Sport of Kings (nolifetilmetal.com

Triumph – The Sport of Kings (MCA) 1986 1.  Tears in the Rain (3:54) 2.  Somebody’s Out There (4:05) 3.  What Rules My Heart (3:54) 4.  If Only (4:00) 5.  Hooked on You (3:23) 6.  Take a Stand (4:30) 7. …

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