Rik Emmett

Rik Emmett is a Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter whose work spans rock, jazz, blues and acoustic guitar music. He became widely known as a member of Triumph, joining the band in 1975 and beginning his solo career after leaving in 1988.

His independent recordings explore a broad range of styles, including classical guitar, swing, fusion and blues. He has also worked extensively in music education, writing for Guitar Player magazine and teaching at Humber College in Toronto. His creative output extends to poetry, memoir and projects combining instrumental music with written reflections.