Ten Telecaster Tales

“When you witness the mastery of Rik Emmett on stage, playing his guitar, singing his songs, it’s hard to fathom that you have not yet seen the limits of his talent. You can’t imagine that he could also be a brilliant writer and cultural explorer, too. Yet, you’ll understand when you start reading Ten Telecaster Tales. Whether with a pick or a pen, Rik Emmett feels and thinks deeply about the creative process and how the heart and the mind come together in the work of a true artist. Eloquent, erudite, entertaining, and enlightening, this is a thoughtful meditation on art, creativity, and the human species.” — Terry Fallis, two-time winner of the Leacock Medal for Humour.“Following the evolution of a guitar, a driving artistic idea, and the creation of a body of work, [Rik Emmett] takes you through how genius finds, realizes, and then makes itself real. In this way, it’s like an intimate, articulate chat with someone who needs this communion with you to realize the full potential of their project. Because of this, Ten Telecaster Tales doesn’t just tell you how the artist creates — it makes you part of that creation.” — George Murray, poet

After a dozen platinum LPs from ’75 to ’88 with Triumph, Rik Emmett has released 20 more solo projects, ranging across genres. An avowed family man, he’s retired from touring but still writes and records. Rik was a Guitar Player magazine columnist for over a dozen years, taught with the Humber College music faculty, and is the Artistic Director Emeritus of the SongStudio songwriting workshop. He lives in Burlington, ON.