This album combined songs from both Canadian releases with new artwork.
Neither of these original albums were released in the United States, however, RCA Records did release a debut US album in 1978 also titled Rock & Roll Machine. The group's second LP Rock & Roll Machine followed in 1977 and contained a version of Joe Walsh's song " Rocky Mountain Way". Triumph's first album (originally self-titled but later renamed In the Beginning) was released in Canada in 1976. As with many progressive rock and heavy metal bands, Triumph's style proved unpopular with rock critics Rolling Stone reviewers labeled them a "faceless band". Moore doubled as lead singer on many of the band's heavier songs and in their later years, some softer ballads bassist and pianist Levine produced their early albums. Guitarist Emmett's songwriting style brought both progressive rock and classical music influences each Triumph album included a classical guitar solo piece. Triumph's first paid concert with Emmett was at Simcoe High School in September 1975. After jamming with the pair at Moore's house in Mississauga and reviewing Triumph's existing contracts, Emmett agreed to join the band. In the summer of 1975 Moore and Levine met guitarist Rik Emmett, who was playing at Toronto's Hollywood Tavern in a band called ACT III. Keeler and Young left the group soon after the band's first single was released. The group, at the time called Abernathy Shagnaster, signed to Canada's Attic Records in 1975 and issued the non-charting single "Hobo"/"Got To Get You Back In My Life". Triumph began as a four-piece blues-based, consisting of Fred Keeler (guitar), Peter Young (organ), Mike Levine (bass) and Gil Moore (drums, vocals). History Early days and first two albums (1975–1978) 1.5 Reunion with Rik Emmett (2007–present).1.4 Phil X-era, Edge of Excess and hiatus (1992–2006).1.3 The Sport of Kings, Surveillance and split with Rik Emmett (1986–1991).1.1 Early days and first two albums (1975–1978).The classic line-up of Moore, Levine and Emmett reunited for two live concerts in 2008, at Sweden Rock Festival and Rocklahoma, and again in 2019 for a three-song performance in Toronto.
He was replaced by Phil "X" Xenedis, and Triumph recorded their last album to date, Edge of Excess, with him before going on indefinite hiatus in 1993. This lineup, 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, vocals), Mike Levine (bass, keyboards), and Gil Moore (drums, 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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