Rik Emmett of Triumph is this episode’s guest. He’s just released a new book titled Lay It on the Line: A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and TRIUMPH. 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!Purchase a copy of Lay It on the Line: A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and TRIUMPH Triumph PlaylistRikk Emmett Solo Selections:"Big Lie""When A Heart Breaks" "Saved By Love" "World Of Wonder""The Way (That You Love Me)""Bang On""Dig A Little Deeper""Heaven In Your Heart""Let Me Be The One""El Cuento Del Gadjo""Swing Shift""Too Little, Too Late""Full Sail""Unconditional Love""Magic Power" (Rik Emmett acoustic version)"Between The Dreams Of You and I"RikEmmett.comRockPaperMerch.com (Rik Emmett page)Follow Rik Emmett:FacebookInstagramYouTubeXBookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOK INSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe