Michael Stephen Portnoy was born on April 20,1967 and is an American musician who is primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater.
22 Facts About Mike Portnoy
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In September 2010, Portnoy announced his departure from Dream Theater after 25 years, with Mike Mangini taking his place as drummer of the band.
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Mike Portnoy was born April 20,1967, and raised on Long Island in Long Beach, New York.
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Mike Portnoy's mother died on November 16,1984, when the private plane she was riding in, with her boyfriend, crashed off the Atlantic City coastline.
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Mike Portnoy developed a preference for bands including Rush, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Iron Maiden, and the Beatles, among many others.
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Mike Portnoy left Inner Sanctum after being awarded a scholarship to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
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Mike Portnoy co-produced six Dream Theater albums with guitarist John Petrucci, starting from Metropolis Pt.
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Mike Portnoy is the second youngest person to be inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame, at 37 years of age.
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On May 5,2010, Mike Portnoy released a statement on his status with Avenged Sevenfold on their official website, concluding his working relationship with the band.
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On September 8,2010, Mike Portnoy announced he would be leaving Dream Theater.
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Mike Portnoy is known for his many side projects and tribute bands.
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Mike Portnoy is a founding member of Liquid Tension Experiment, an instrumental progressive rock band featuring fellow Dream Theater members John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess along with bassist Tony Levin.
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Outside of Transatlantic, Mike Portnoy has worked with Neal Morse extensively, appearing on most of his solo albums.
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On June 4,2013 Mike Portnoy announced his departure from Adrenaline Mob, citing scheduling conflicts.
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Mike Portnoy is a founding member of Flying Colors, a progressive rock band featuring Steve Morse, Neal Morse, Dave LaRue, and Casey McPherson.
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Mike Portnoy is a member of PSMS, with Tony Macalpine, Billy Sheehan and Derek Sherinian.
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Mike Portnoy played bass when Dream Theater performed as the fictitious band Nightmare Cinema.
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Mike Portnoy played bass guitar and xylophone during a song on Liquid Tension Experiment 2.
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Mike Portnoy has contributed lead and harmony vocals to numerous projects.
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Mike Portnoy is a recovering addict and has openly discussed it.
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Mike Portnoy edged away from alcohol and drugs in April 2000 and has remained sober since then.
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Mike Portnoy endorses Tama drums, Sabian Cymbals, Promark Drumsticks and Remo Drumheads.