Todd Kerns issued a heartfelt statement following the conclusion of Triumph’s reunion tour, sharing his reflections in a post on Facebook. Kerns, who joined the band as a touring member, spoke about the end of their 25-date The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded 2026 tour.
In his statement, Kerns reflected on the significance of the tour and expressed gratitude toward the band and its legacy, marking the occasion of Triumph’s 50th anniversary.
“And that as they say…is that! The Rock And Roll Machine has been Reloaded,” Kerns said. “Celebrating 50 years of TRIUMPH this past while has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
Kerns went on to speak about his bond with his bandmates and the final stretch of the North American run.
“I love all these dudes. What an extreme honour it has been rocking with you,” he continued. “The US is in our rear view mirror as of today. Last night in Boston was sold out and cathartic.”
He also noted that one final show remains on the schedule before the tour officially wraps up.
“Only one show left. A make up show in Laval, Quebec Wednesday night that got bumped due to the playoffs. This will be our victory lap celebration. Deservedly so,” Kerns said. “Big thank yous to Rik, Gil and Mike for setting this all in motion 50 years ago.”
Kerns closed his message on an upbeat note, signaling a brief break before the tour’s final curtain call.
“Mini vaycay starts today then we send this baby home. Hold On to the Magic Power, Allied Forces. Reloaded indeed,” he added.
The Laval, Quebec show is set to serve as the official closing night of the reunion tour.
Kerns’ words carry added weight when placed in the broader context of what this tour represents — not just for the band, but for a fanbase that waited decades for Triumph to return to the stage.
The reunion tour marks Triumph’s first major run in approximately 40 years. As Baltimore Positive reported, the trek originally kicked off in Hollywood, Florida and was slated to close in Camden, New Jersey before the Laval makeup date was added to the schedule.
Kerns served as part of an expanded touring lineup alongside drummer Brent Fitz, supporting the band’s three original members as they returned to the road together for the first time in decades. Baltimore Positive noted that Kerns and Fitz joined the reunion run while the original trio took center stage for what has been a long-awaited comeback.
That original trio — guitarist and vocalist Rik Emmett, drummer and vocalist Gil Moore, and bassist and keyboardist Mike Levine — founded Triumph in Toronto in 1975. Guitar Thrills noted that the three musicians have remained the core identity of the band throughout its history. The reunion centers on those founding members alongside the touring players.
The tour also coincides with a broader wave of renewed interest in the band’s legacy. San Antonio Current reported that a feature documentary on the band is currently in the works, adding another layer of significance to the 50th anniversary celebrations and the timing of the reunion run.
For Kerns, the experience clearly left a lasting impression. His statement reads as both a personal reflection and a tribute to a band whose influence has endured long past their initial run — and whose return to the stage has proven, by all accounts, to be well worth the wait.
