RIK EMMETT Reveals He Lost ‘All’ His Hair After TRIUMPH’s 2026 Comeback Tour: ‘You May See Me Wearing A Lot Of Hats’ At Upcoming Shows
Rik Emmett says he lost all his hair after returning to the road with Triumph for its 2026 North American comeback tour, following a 30-year hiatus. He joked that audiences may see him wearing many hats at upcoming shows, while also explaining how he came to reverse his earlier opposition to touring.
Emmett said the reunion developed gradually, helped by renewed attention to Triumph’s songs and opportunities to play with the band, including at the Songwriters Hall of Fame event in Canada and the NHL playoffs. The touring line-up paired original members Emmett and Gil Moore with Phil X, Brent Fitz and Todd Kerns; original bassist Mike Levine did not participate because of a hand problem that affected his playing.
- Rik Emmett says he lost all his hair after Triumph’s comeback tour.
- He may wear hats at upcoming shows.
- The reunion followed a 30-year touring hiatus.
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Triumph is a rock band that was popular in the 1980s and toured extensively before the members went their separate ways in the mid-1990s. For three decades, fans had largely given up hope of seeing them perform together again, particularly because some members, including Rik Emmett, had publicly resisted the idea of touring.
In 2026, after 30 years, Triumph announced a North American reunion tour that surprised many who thought this would never happen. The shift came as the band's music gained renewed attention through modern streaming platforms, and members had chances to perform together at high-profile events, eventually persuading even reluctant members to commit to a full tour.
The touring lineup features original members Rik Emmett and Gil Moore alongside other musicians including Phil X, Brent Fitz and Todd Kerns. Original bassist Mike Levine is not participating because of a hand condition that has affected his ability to play.