Triumph's 1981 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
Dec 31, 1981
Triumph Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dec 26, 1981
Triumph Civic Center Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Dec 19, 1981
Triumph / Harlequin / Rabit Stampede Corral Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dec 11, 1981
Triumph / Survivor

Triumph - Allied Forces Tour

Mecca Auditorium Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 11, 1981
Dec 05, 1981
Triumph / Survivor / Harlequin Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas, United States
Dec 04, 1981
Triumph / Survivor

Allied Forces Tour

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Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Nov 27, 1981
Triumph / Harlequin / Wrabit Max Bell Arena Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nov 21, 1981
Triumph / Diesel
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 21, 1981
Nov 20, 1981
Triumph / Diesel
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 20, 1981
Nov 14, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces tour

Roberts Municipal Stadium Evansville, Indiana, United States
Nov 11, 1981
Triumph / Diesel Ohio Center Columbus, Ohio, United States
Nov 09, 1981
Triumph Portland, Oregon, United States
Nov 08, 1981
Triumph Sacramento, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 08, 1981
Nov 07, 1981
Triumph Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 07, 1981
Nov 06, 1981
Triumph Reno, Nevada, United States
Nov 05, 1981
Triumph Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 04, 1981
Triumph San Diego, California, United States
Oct 31, 1981
Triumph

Triumph: Allied Forces Tour

Swing Auditorium San Bernardino, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 31, 1981
Oct 30, 1981
Triumph

Triumph: Allied Forces Tour

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Santa Monica Civic Santa Monica CA
Show Duplicate for Oct 30, 1981
Oct 28, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces Tour

Warnors Theatre Fresno, California, United States

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Triumph / Survivor on Dec 4, 1981 [504-small]

Triumph / Survivor
Dec 4, 1981
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Triumph / Diesel on Nov 21, 1981 [853-small]

Triumph / Diesel
Nov 21, 1981
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Triumph / Diesel on Nov 21, 1981 [898-small]

Triumph / Diesel
Nov 21, 1981
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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TRIUMPH / Frank Marino and Mahagony Rush on Sep 25, 1981 [722-small]

TRIUMPH / Frank Marino and Mahagony Rush
Sep 25, 1981
 Austin, Texas, United States
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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
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

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Jeff Bell Mar 26, 2024

Just joined to say Triumph played at the Peterborough civic centre,Jan.1st 1982,which oddly is missing from the list.I was there, had a backstage pass and they autographed my jean jacket.One of the best nights of my life


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

Frequently 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 70 years old.
  • Gil Moore was born on October 4, 1953 and is 70 years old.
  • Mike Levine was born on June 1, 1949 and is 74 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 390 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), Mellow Gold, Canadian, Glam Metal, Classic Canadian Rock, and Canadian Metal.

When was the last Triumph concert?

The last Triumph concert was on September 04, 2022. The bands that performed were: TRIUMPH.

What setlist 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

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