They began playing together 50 years ago. Now, thanks to the NHL playoffs, these Toronto hard rock legends are enjoying newfound fame
'Lay It on the Line,' from Triumph's third studio album, 1979's 'Just a Game,' was chosen by Rogers for a promotional ad that ran numerous times throughout all the games it televised.
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