Mike Levine
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Mike Levine is the bassist and keyboardist for the Canadian
power trio, Triumph
. As he did not sing lead on any of the band's music, he was often perceived as "being in the background." However, he contributed much to the band by his bass and keyboard work, as well as songwriting. He also produced much of the band's early work.
Live, he also contributed much onstage banter with the audience, often smoking a large cigar during performances as well as wearing local sports team jerseys (especially NHL teams).
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power trio, Triumph
Triumph (band)
Triumph is a Canadian hard rock power trio that was popular in the late 1970s through the 1980s. Eight of the band's albums were certified gold or higher, and Triumph was nominated for multiple Juno Awards, including Group of the Year Award in 1979, 1985, 1986 and 1987.Like their fellow Canadians...
. As he did not sing lead on any of the band's music, he was often perceived as "being in the background." However, he contributed much to the band by his bass and keyboard work, as well as songwriting. He also produced much of the band's early work.
Live, he also contributed much onstage banter with the audience, often smoking a large cigar during performances as well as wearing local sports team jerseys (especially NHL teams).