Seeing Rik Emmett solely as a former guitarist of TRIUMPH would mean to severely underestimate the Torontonian’s talents that span more than mere composing and performing of memorable melodies, the point which came to prominence even before he published a memoir titled “Lay It On The Line” – the veteran’s book of poetry, called “Reinvention” and preceding his autobiography appeared two years earlier – and which becomes a focus of a new paperback, called “Ten Telecaster Tales: Liner Notes for a Guitar and Its Music” and scheduled to see the light of day on March 25th.
Yet while this tome goes deep into Emmett’s creative process, from influences and philosophy to spirituality of writing and recording, and stories which go with it, what ought to interest wider audiences is the album, also titled “Ten Telecaster Tales” and also hitting the shelves on that date. Containing ten – of course! – pieces, the disc will serve as an audio illustration to the subjects laid out on Rik’s pages and provide quite a few delightful moments even for those who aren’t eager to read his prose.
Ten Telecaster Tales
1. So Pushy
2. Funky Scratchin
3. Swirling
4. Allemande
5. Cowboy & Gaucho
6. Slinky
7. Burlytown Groove
8. Rio Glide
9. Gee Whiz
10. Winter Nocturne
