This line-up, which recorded the band's first nine studio albums, lasted until 1988, when Emmett left Triumph to pursue a solo career. The band was formed in Toronto, and for much of its existence featured Rik Emmett (guitar, lead/backing vocals), Mike Levine (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), and Gil Moore (drums, lead/backing vocals). Triumph is most known for its guitar-driven rock songs, such as 'Lay It on the Line', 'Magic Power', 'Fight the Good Fight' and 'World of Fantasy', although it originally earned notice for strong cover songs, like 'Rocky Mountain Way'. It was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2007, into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2008, and into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2019.

It was nominated for multiple Juno Awards, including the 'Group of the Year Award' in 1979, 1985, 1986, and 1987.

Between its 16 albums and DVDs, it has received 18 gold and nine platinum awards in Canada and the United States. Triumph was a Canadian hard rock band formed in 1975 that was popular in the late 1970s and the 1980s, building on its reputation and success as a live band.

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