Triumph in Oakland

Triumph is a Canadian hard-rock trio formed in 1975 and associated with Mississauga, Ontario. The original lineup comprised guitarist and singer Rik Emmett, drummer and singer Gil Moore, and bassist and keyboardist Mike Levine. Albums including Just a Game, Allied Forces and Never Surrender established the group, alongside songs such as “Magic Power,” “Lay It on the Line” and “Fight the Good Fight.” The band entered the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Triumph began performing in Texas after receiving early radio airplay, then appeared at California’s US Festival in 1983. The group built its live reputation in arenas and stadiums, where its concerts featured elaborate lighting and pyrotechnics. In 2008, the original trio reunited to perform at Sweden Rock Festival and Rocklahoma.