LRRC EP866: The Triumphant Return of Triumph!

🚨 Big News: Triumph Is Back Canadian classic-rock legends Triumph have announced their first full North American tour in over 30 years — celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary. (Live Nation Newsroom) The trek is called the “Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour” and is produced by Live Nation. (Live Nation Newsroom) This marks a historic reunion of the trio — Rik Emmett (guitar/vocals), Gil Moore (drums/vocals), and Mike Levine (bass/keyboards) — back on the road together. (BLABBERMOUTH.NET) 👉 Official tour info and dates: https://www.triumphmusic.com/ (Tour dates section) (Triumph Music) 👥 Expanded Touring Lineup The classic lineup will be joined by: Phil X — Guitarist (known from Bon Jovi; previously filled in with Triumph) (Loudwire) Brent Fitz — Drummer/keyboardist (Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) (Loudwire) Todd Kerns — Bassist (Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) (Loudwire) This results in a six-piece live band bringing added power and depth to the reunion shows. (Loudwire) 📆 2026 Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour Dates Canada Apr 22 — Sault Ste. Marie, ON @ GFL Memorial Gardens Apr 24 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena Apr 25 — Hamilton, ON @ TD Coliseum Apr 28 — Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre Apr 29 — Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre May 1 — Laval, QC @ Place Bell (Montreal) May 2 — Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre May 5 — Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre May 7 — Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place May 8 — Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome (RTTNews) United States May 13 — Rosemont, IL @ Rosemont Theatre (Chicago) May 14 — Milwaukee, WI @ Miller High Life Theatre May 16 — Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre May 17 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre May 20 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Dallas) May 21 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center May 22 — Houston, TX @ Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land May 24 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre May 26 — Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park May 28 — Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (Philadelphia) May 30 — Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill (Detroit) Jun 3 — Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater Jun 5 — Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater (New York) Jun 6 — Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion (RTTNews) 📍 That’s 10 Canadian shows + 14 U.S. stops between April and June 2026. (Live Nation Newsroom) 🎟 Tickets + Sales Info General on-sale: Tickets went on sale Dec 12, 2025 (with presales earlier in the week). (Live Nation Newsroom) Produced by Live Nation (so tickets are available via LiveNation.com and associated partners like Ticketmaster). (Live Nation Newsroom) 🔥 Background + Reunion Context The tour celebrates 50 years of Triumph, a band known for arena-rock hits like Lay It On the Line, Magic Power, and Fight the Good Fight. (Classic Rock 93.9) 2025 was a big year for the band’s legacy — including: A tribute album, Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph (featuring artists like Slash, Sebastian Bach, Nancy Wilson, and more). (Noise11.com) Triumph was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame — cementing their influence. (BLABBERMOUTH.NET) 🌐 Helpful Links 🎸 Triumph Official Tour Info: https://www.triumphmusic.com/ (Triumph Music) 📣 Live Nation Announcement: https://newsroom.livenation.com/news/triumph-announces-first-tour-in-30-years-with-50th-anniversary-north-american-tour (Live Nation Newsroom) 🗓 Tour Dates & Details: https://www.rttnews.com/3603593/triumph-announce-2026-reunion-tour.aspx (RTTNews)   🧠 Key Triumph Albums & Discography Highlights Studio Albums Triumph (1976) Rock & Roll Machine (1977) Just a Game (1979) Progressions of Power (1980) Allied Forces (1981) — certified platinum and one of their most beloved releases. Never Surrender (1982) Thunder Seven (1984) The Sport of Kings (1986) Surveillance (1987) Edge of Excess (1992) Notable Songs / Fan Favorites “Lay It on the Line” “Magic Power” “Fight the Good Fight” “Allied Forces” “World of Fantasy” Triumph has also released multiple live albums and compilations, with their music remaining staples on classic rock radio and streaming playlists.  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> You want to get on stage? NEVER DO THIS!, You should own at least one “vintage” guitar, one of the fastest ways to improve your skills as a guitarist Kevin: spinal tap moment, neal schon NS6 guitar Film Corner: Don’t Come Upstairs, Hot Fuzz, Hunt For Red October