Triumph Concert History

In 1975, Triumph was formed by Gil Moore, Mark Levine, Fred Keeler, and Peter Young as a progressive rock band capable of blending hard rock with classical instrumentation. Young and Keeler left soon thereafter and were replaced by Rik Emmett. The classic trio of Moore, Levine, and Emmett continued until 1988 when Emmett left. Moore and Levine carried on as a duo until 1992 when Phil X joined. Unfortunately, the new trio was shortlived, and the band broke up in 1993. Triumph has reunited for only three shows since disbanding: June 7, 1988 at the Swden Rock Festival, July 11, 2008 at the Rocklahoma music festival, and November 16, 2019 at the Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario for the documentary "Triumph: Rock 'n Roll Machine."

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 22, 2022
Allied Forces Cobo Hall Detroit, Michigan, United States
Sep 04, 2022
TRIUMPH
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Aug 27, 2020
Rik Emmett / Triumph
Jun 20, 2020
Anguish / Triumph St. John's Episcopal Church Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Apr 06, 2019
Eddie Money / Triumph / Journey / Bryan Adams / Night Ranger
Oct 19, 2018
Triumph Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW, Kensington Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sep 14, 2018
Serious Klein / Casey Veggies / Black Nile / Dre'es / Triumph Regent Theater Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 23, 2018
Iman Omari / Triumph / Chuck iNDigo / Iguocho Union Nightclub - Jewel's Room Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 31, 2018
The Speakers / Triumph / Malik Ninety Five Union Nightclub - Jewel's Room Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 15, 2017
Triumph / Dave Dunlop / Rik Emmett The Magic Bag Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jul 30, 2016
Triumph / Rik Emmett / Dave Dunlop The Magic Bag Detroit, Michigan, United States
Aug 23, 2015
Old World Harm Summer Release Tour
Worthwhile / Hotel Books / Movements / Grayscale / Triumph
The Voltage Lounge Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 23, 2015
Crisis A.D / Conspire / Armory Infirmary / Triumph / A Foxdale Death Balcony Bar at the Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 12, 2015
Eastbound & Down Tour
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Shepherd Space Catonsville md
May 10, 2015
Until We Are Ghosts / Encasing Embrace / Triumph / Demonic Sonogram
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The Old Fire Station Reston, Virginia, United States
May 03, 2015
Triumph Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mar 13, 2015
Endeavor / Until We Are Ghosts / My Private War / Triumph / Past Hope / Scripted Youth / Flatline
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Accent Live Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Sep 20, 2014
This Or The Apocalypse / PlanetRAWK / Eye for an Eye / Triumph Accent Music Live! Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Aug 01, 2014
Until We Are Ghosts / Misled / Me Versus I / The Threads / Triumph / Past Hope / Bastard Hound Accent Music Live! Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Jul 11, 2014
The Beast & His Image / New Vegas / Nations / Triumph / My Private War Accent Music Live! Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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US FESTIVAL 83
May 29, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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US FESTIVAL 83
May 29, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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US Festival 1983
May 28, 1983 - May 29, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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Triumph / Keel
Mar 08, 1985
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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American Rock Festival
May 27, 1984
 Gobles, Michigan, United States
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US FESTIVAL 83 on May 29, 1983 [688-small]

US FESTIVAL 83
May 29, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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US FESTIVAL 83 on May 29, 1983 [689-small]

US FESTIVAL 83
May 29, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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Triumph / The Stampeders on Apr 28, 1977 [797-small]

Triumph / The Stampeders
Apr 28, 1977
 Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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Triumph / The Stampeders on Apr 28, 1977 [798-small]

Triumph / The Stampeders
Apr 28, 1977
 Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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Triumph on Sep 22, 1979 [786-small]

Triumph
Sep 22, 1979
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Triumph / April Wine on Jan 26, 1978 [857-small]

Triumph / April Wine
Jan 26, 1978
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Until We Are Ghosts / Encasing Embrace / Triumph / Demonic Sonogram on May 10, 2015 [280-small]

Until We Are Ghosts / Encasing Embrace / Triumph / Demonic Sonogram
May 10, 2015
 Reston, Virginia, United States
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Eastbound & Down Tour on May 12, 2015 [281-small]

Eastbound & Down Tour
May 12, 2015
 Catonsville md
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Triumph / Diesel on Nov 20, 1981 [802-small]

Triumph / Diesel
Nov 20, 1981
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Triumph / Diesel on Nov 20, 1981 [893-small]

Triumph / Diesel
Nov 20, 1981
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Triumph - Thunder Seven Tour on Apr 19, 1985 [355-small]

Triumph - Thunder Seven Tour
Apr 19, 1985
 Portland, Maine, United States
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Mellisa Cuthbert Nov 27, 2022

Who opened for Triumph in 1983 I believe in Fresno CA. Selland Arena. I hope I have the right group. The opening band had one hit I believe so when they came out a disco ball the guitarist had pink or purple black poke dots. Everyone was silent we were all thinking wtf to a disco ball lol. There song on the radio was rock. Lol
Triumph was awesome good we were there for them not opening act. I do like that song but not recalling name can't find it to add to a playlist..

Thank You,
Missy


Texas Bawb Oct 21, 2021

Triumph played Westgate Collegiate in Thunder Bay the winter of 75/76 (?) Their road crew bailed in Wawa. They were going on to Winnipeg, I was working the gym lighting that night. I got asked to crew for them by Gil but didn't go. Biggest mistake ever !!


Fasteddie777666 Aug 13, 2021

i have the concert ticket to prove it...Triumph on october 3rd 1981 .. PLAYED DETROIT AT COBO ARENA...NOT ST.LOUIS

Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who were the founding members of Triumph?

Triumph was originally founded with four members:

  • Mike Levine on vocals, bass, keyboard, and synthesizer
  • Gil Moore on drums, percussion, and vocals
  • Fred Keeler on guitar
  • Peter Young on keyboard and organ

After the release of the first single, Keeler and Young left the band. They were replaced by Rik Emmett who joined the band on vocals, synthesizers, keyboards, bass, and guitar. Emmett, Levine, and Moore are considered Triumph's classic trio even though Emmett technically wasn’t a founding member.

How old are the members of the so-called Triumph's "classic trio"?

The classic lineup of Triumph includes three members whose ages are:

  • Rik Emmett was born on July 10, 1953 and is 69 years old.
  • Gil Moore was born on October 4, 1953 and is 69 years old.
  • Mike Levine was born on June 1, 1949 and is 73 years old.

When did Triumph start?

Triumph was formed in 1975 and rose to prominence in the late 1970s and ‘80s, capitalizing on its reputation as a live band.

When and why did Triumph break up?

In 1988, Emmett quit Triumph to pursue a solo career. This caused the classic Triumph trio to officially breakup for the first time. When asked why he left Emmett said, "I quit Triumph because I was unable to fulfill my own goals in the Triumph culture. Additionally, there was pressure from managers, agents, and even the record label."

Triumph, however, did not officially breakup at this point. While the band technically became a duo after Emmett left, they replaced him with Phil X in 1992. But in 1993 when Polygram, the record label which signed Triumph, dissolved, Triumph formally disbanded. In the subsequent years, they reunited several times but not for any significant period of time.

When did Triumph perform at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium?

Triumph performed at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on October 30, 1981.

Which band came first: Triumph or Rush?

Both Rush and Triumph were famous Canadian bands throughout the 1970s and ‘80s. While both were popular around the same time period, Rush was formed around seven years earlier than Triumph.

How many concerts has Triumph had?

Triumph has had 373 concerts.

What genre is Triumph?

Triumph is most often considered to be Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Canadian, Mellow Gold, Glam Metal, Canadian Metal, and Classic Canadian Rock.

When was the last Triumph concert?

The last Triumph concert was on September 22, 2022 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The bands that performed were: Triumph Foghat.

What songs does Triumph play live?

The songs that Triumph performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 04, 2022 concert:

  1. The Third of the Storms (Evoked Damnation)
  2. Massacra
  3. Maniac
  4. Blood Insanity
  5. Decapitator
  6. Crucifixion
  7. Reaper
  8. Aggressor
  9. Revelations of Doom
  10. Messiah
  11. Visions of Mortality
  12. Triumph of Death