Lay It On The Line: A Backstage Pass To Rock Star Adventure, Conflict And Triumph By Rik Emmett Book Review

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Rik Emmett (Triumph/solo artist) released his autobiography Lay It On The Line:  A Backstage Pass To Rock Star Adventure, Conflict And Triumph on October 10th of 2023.

Rik has a lot to say in this book.

He talks about growing up, early bands he was in, some Triumph talk, a lot of talk about his solo career and solo albums, family life, family tragedy, philosophies, you name it.

I wish he would have spoken more about Triumph, and clearly, he was in a different place in his life when he wrote this book.

I say that because when he wrote this book, he was retired from touring, and as I type this in April of 2026, he is back on tour with Triumph for their first tour in over 30 years, which is great.

It is a good book, but again, I wish there was more Triumph talk, even though he did cover a lot about them, and I wish the book was being released now or next year in 2027 because he would have even more to say.

Maybe there will be a revised version or follow-up.  Who knows.

Either way, it’s worth reading if you are a fan of this tremendously talented guy.

Rock on Rik!! See you May 30th.