Richard Gordon "Rik" Emmett (born July 10, 1953 in
Toronto) is a vocalist, guitarist, and founding member of the Canadian rock band
Triumph. Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album,
Absolutely, was released in 1990 and became a moderate hit across North America thanks to the hits "When a Heart Breaks" and "Saved by Love". He is also a writer for
Guitar Player magazine and teaches songwriting and music business at
Humber College in Toronto.