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Triumph's Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Rock Legends

In the world of rock music, few bands have left a mark as indelible as Triumph. With a career spanning decades, their story is one of perseverance, innovation, and a deep connection with their fans. As Gil and Tim reflect on their journey, they share insights and anecdotes that paint a vivid picture of their rise to fame.

The Early Days: Reflecting on the band's beginnings, Gil recalls, "It's been a long ride, and what's really most amazing is the fans' dedication to the band." Tim adds, "If there is a template for success, you and Mike would have written it." These early experiences laid the foundation for what would become a legendary career.

The search for the perfect lineup was not without its challenges. "We got lucky when we found Rick," Gil shares. "We realised we had the right chefs in the kitchen." This chemistry was crucial in creating the unique sound that would define Triumph.

Tim Caple

But every Cinderella story, there's a moment that you can point to, and say that is where it all began that's when it became real and that was when Sammy Hagar, pulled out of the event in San Antonio, you step in last minute, you had your own guitars, but everything else it was all hired in kit and from that moment on, you never looked back.

GIL MOORE

Yeah, Tim, it was incredible really, because we were not ready for prime time. I mean, we were we were still, you know, like a fledgling band playing, you know, at that point, the biggest thing we'd ever played is probably like a thousand seats or 1500 seats or something like that. And the municipal auditorium was 5500. It's burned down now. But, you know, that was a big leap. Plus it was a leap into Texas

where we'd never been. we were thinking, well, there might be a lot of ticket refunds when Sammy bailed out on the promoter. I mean, he does us a huge favor when he did that. Sammy went to open for Kiss at Madison Square Garden. The promoter called us because we were getting all this airplay and it's a fairy tale story he said, well, you come down here. and we were like, won't you have to give a bunch of refunds? And they went, we don't think so. Like, your record is just like,

knocking it out of the park here in San Antonio you know, we may give a few refunds, but we also get some uptake. It's hard to say the darn thing sold out clean. There wasn't one seat available. We ended down there. We're scared to death because like I said, we're way over our heads at this point, but from the minute we walked on stage to the minute we left stage was like two different bands because when we're in the dressing room before we go on, we're kind of scared to death. Well, we've never done this before. I hope we don't screw it up and then when we came off.

after the place was going crazy and encores and everything like that, and we're in the dressing room, this is first time we ever played a big venue, or at that point it was, and we realized it worked. Suddenly the proof's in the pudding, just like that in one show. And then all of a sudden your confidence level goes through the roof, and all of a sudden playing venues of that size, let's say, didn't really mean much.

And it was just like rinse and repeat, we can do this. And then of course, it's a very easy leap from 5,000 to 10,000, 10,000 to 15,000, and then to festivals and 100,000. It's a very, very easy leap.

Gil Moore and Tim Caple on The Rock'n'Blues Experience

Triumph was known for their groundbreaking shows. "We always felt the show should have these punch moments," Gil explains. "The net gasp effect was our way of gauging the audience's reaction." This commitment to innovation earned them numerous awards and a loyal fan base.

A Legacy of Influence: Reflecting on their impact, Gil notes, "Seeing graduates from our school go on to have their own careers is absolutely gratifying." The band's influence extends beyond music, inspiring future generations of musicians and industry professionals.

Gil Moore on The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim Caple

Triumph's story is one of resilience, creativity, and a deep connection with their audience. As they continue to inspire fans old and new, their legacy as rock legends is secure.

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Gil Moore and Tim Caple on The Rock'n'Blues Experience Show