Triumph Singer/Guitarist Rik Emmett [Episode 164]

Rik Emmett of Triumph is this episode’s guest. He’s just released a new book titled <i>Lay It on the Line: A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and TRIUMPH</i>. Rik talks about how Triumph formed and rose to fame and the reasons that led to his departure from the band by the end of the 80s. He shares his songwriting process, his favorite songs, making the transition to solo artist in the 90s, why he turned down an offer to join Boston in the early 90s and more!<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lay-Line-Backstage-Adventure-Conflict/dp/1770416285" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Purchase a copy of <i>Lay It on the Line: A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and TRIUMPH</i></a></b> <br /><br /><b><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rsWM9F5KWQbO4SOUTz1Aq?si=571ff479f45e4aca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Triumph Playlist</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rikk Emmett Solo Selections:</b><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpOk6ui2fLc&amp;list=PLJoFkuAMCZEDDQz0UbzD-JM4lty2mmCQw&amp;index=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Big Lie"</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpOHbD8_vdc&amp;list=PLJoFkuAMCZEDDQz0UbzD-JM4lty2mmCQw&amp;index=3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"When A Heart Breaks"</a> <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOB3Yd_GLiw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Saved By Love"</a> <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqa2r7OEAiY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"World Of Wonder"</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3qB4UPIU3w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"The Way (That You Love Me)"</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzhhtEhkt9Y" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Bang On"</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEF--NpkuSY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Dig A Little Deeper"</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wdgtbUgo0o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Heaven In Your Hea