Triumph Turns 50: Rik Emmett on the Anniversary Tour and His Latest Poetry Book [Episode 361]

In this episode, I’m joined by Rik Emmett, legendary guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of Triumph.Rik celebrates the band’s 50th anniversary as we look back at Triumph’s legacy, the music that defined arena rock, and the lasting connection fans still feel decades later. He also discusses his brand-new poetry book, revealing a more personal and reflective creative side beyond the guitar.From “Lay It On the Line” and “Magic Power” to the present day, this is a thoughtful conversation about artistry, creativity, and what it means to keep evolving after a lifetime in music.Listen now and join the celebration of Triumph at 50.Purchase a copy of Leaning Into It: PoemsVisit TriumphMusic.com----------🎧 Listen Ad-Free on PatreonSupport Booked On Rock and get every new episode completely commercial-free with the Backstage Pass.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BookedOnRock🛒 Old Glory -  Iconic music and sports fan merch💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCKhttps://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCKBooked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:BLUESKYFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe