Biography
The Triumphs, an instrumental precursor group to Booker T. & The MG's were assembled in 1961 by producer/songwriter Chips Moman in Memphis TN. He recorded recorded them at Stax headquarters in the old Capitol Theater on McLemore Avenue. They were the first release for the Volt label. and they were also apparently the first inter-racial group in the then segregated city. Joining Moman on guitar duties was Booker T Jones on Hammond organ, Lewie Steinberg on bass and drummer Howard 'Bulldog' Grimes, who later would go on to anchor Hi-Records rhythm section.
Booker T. Jones (Hammond organ), Chips Moman (guitar), Lewie Steinberg (bass), Howard "Bulldog" Grimes (drums)
There are at least 5 additional The Triumphs
1) The Triumphs (USA) - Soul
Members Howard Grimes (drums), Marvell Thomas (keyboards), Lewis Steinberg (bass), Chips Moman (guitar). (included on 'The Complete Stax / Volt Singles: 1959–1968')
2) The Triumphs, Rosenberg, TX, United States. 60's made 4 singles.
Fred Carney (keyboards), Don Drachenberg (saxophone, vocals), Tim Griffith (bass), Tom Griffith (guitar), Gary Koeppen (horns), Teddy Mensik (drums), B. J. Thomas (vocals), Denver "Denny" Zatyka, John Perry (bass), Doug Griffith (keyboards), Ron Petersen (horns)
3) The Triumphs , late 60's, made 2 singles
4) The Triumphs, Hamburg, PA, United States
Also Known As Razor's Edge, Pat Farrell and the Believers
5) The Triumphs, Milwaukee, WI, United States
(sincluded on 'Back From the Grave, Vol. 2')
At least 2 'Triumphs' from Canada and Brasil
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