Triumph's 1985 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 short-lived, and the band broke up in 1993. Triumph has reunited several times since: first, on June 7, 1988 at the Swden Rock Festival, then on, July 11, 2008 at the Rocklahoma music festival, and lastly on November 16, 2019 at the Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario for the documentary "Triumph: Rock 'n Roll Machine." In December 2025, Triumph announced its first tour in 30 years to commence in the fall of 2026.

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Triumph had 79 concerts in 1985

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 25, 1985
TRIUMPH / Yngwie Malmsteen Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo, New York, United States
Aug 24, 1985
Texxas World Music Festival
Deep Purple / Boston / Ted Nugent / Uriah Heep / Triumph / Styx / Sammy Hagar
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Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
May 27, 1985
Triumph / Mountain

Thunder Seven

The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 26, 1985
Triumph / Mountain

Thunder Seven Tour

Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
May 25, 1985
Triumph / Mountain
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Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
May 24, 1985
Triumph / Mountain
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Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
May 23, 1985
Triumph / Mountain

Thunder Seven Tour

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Henry W. Kiel Municipal Auditorium St Louis, Missouri, United States
May 22, 1985
Triumph / Mountain

Thunder Seven Tour

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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
May 19, 1985
Triumph

Thunder Seven

Prairie Capital Convention Center Springfield, Illinois, United States
May 18, 1985
Triumph / Mountain

Thunder Seven tour

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Brown County Arena Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
May 11, 1985
Triumph

Thunder Seven

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New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
May 10, 1985
Triumph / Mountain / Loudness

Thunder Seven Tour

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Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
May 09, 1985
Loudness / Triumph / Mountain
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Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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May 08, 1985
Triumph / Helix
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Joe Louis Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 06, 1985
Triumph
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Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
May 05, 1985
Triumph Onondaga County War Memorial Syracuse, New York, United States
May 04, 1985
Triumph / Mountain
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 03, 1985
Triumph
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Cool Insuring Arena Burlington, Vermont, United States
Apr 29, 1985
Triumph

Thunder Seven

Centrum in Worcester Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 27, 1985
Triumph
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Baltimore Civic Center Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Triumph / Keel
Mar 8, 1985
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Triumph / Mountain / Loudness on May 10, 1985 [935-small]

Triumph / Mountain / Loudness
May 10, 1985
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Triumph / Mountain / Loudness on May 10, 1985 [493-small]

Triumph / Mountain / Loudness
May 10, 1985
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Triumph / Molly Hatchet on Feb 2, 1985 [003-small]

Triumph / Molly Hatchet
Feb 2, 1985
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Triumph / Molly Hatchet on Feb 2, 1985 [025-small]

Triumph / Molly Hatchet
Feb 2, 1985
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Loudness / Triumph / Mountain on May 9, 1985 [987-small]

Loudness / Triumph / Mountain
May 9, 1985
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Triumph / Molly Hatchet on Jan 6, 1985 [317-small]

Triumph / Molly Hatchet
Jan 6, 1985
 Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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Triumph on Apr 27, 1985 [163-small]

Triumph
Apr 27, 1985
 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Triumph / Mountain on May 24, 1985 [188-small]

Triumph / Mountain
May 24, 1985
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Triumph / Mountain on May 24, 1985 [189-small]

Triumph / Mountain
May 24, 1985
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Triumph / Molly Hatchet on Jan 4, 1985 [382-small]

Triumph / Molly Hatchet
Jan 4, 1985
 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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Triumph / Molly Hatchet on Jan 4, 1985 [532-small]

Triumph / Molly Hatchet
Jan 4, 1985
 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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Triumph / Kim Mitchell / Molly Hatchet on Feb 16, 1985 [898-small]

Triumph / Kim Mitchell / Molly Hatchet
Feb 16, 1985
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Metal
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Progressive Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Soft Rock
Canadian
Mellow Gold
Glam Metal
Arena Rock
Canadian Metal
Classic Canadian Rock
Prog Related
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Latest Setlist (06/06/2026):

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  1. Time Canon
  2. When the Lights Go Down
  3. Somebody's Out There
  4. Spellbound
  5. Hold On
  6. Allied Forces
  7. Blinding Light Show / Moonchild
  8. Rock & Roll Machine
  9. Rocky Mountain Way
  10. Never Surrender
  11. Lay It on the Line
  12. Follow Your Heart
  13. Magic Power
  14. I Live for the Weekend
  15. Fight the Good Fight

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2026 28 concerts
2025 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2019 1 concert
2010 1 concert
2008 3 concerts
1993 6 concerts
1988 6 concerts
1987 17 concerts
1986 60 concerts
1985 79 concerts
1984 11 concerts
1983 79 concerts
1982 29 concerts
1981 66 concerts
1980 50 concerts
1979 62 concerts
1978 48 concerts
1977 9 concerts
1976 63 concerts
1975 2 concerts
1973 1 concert
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Comments & Reviews:

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

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

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 !!

Aug 13, 2021

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

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