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Dream theater drummer name
Mike Portnoy
American drummer (born 1967)
For the American contemporary artist, see Michael Portnoy.
Musical artist
Michael Stephen Portnoy[2] (born April 20, 1967) is an American musician who is primarily known as the drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of progressive metal band Dream Theater.
In September 2010, Portnoy announced his departure from Dream Theater after 25 years, with Mike Mangini taking his place as drummer of the band. In October 2023, 13 years after his departure, the band announced his return.
During his time out of Dream Theater, Portnoy remained active, with a variety of bands and projects, including Adrenaline Mob, Avenged Sevenfold, Transatlantic, Yellow Matter Custard, Flying Colors, The Winery Dogs, Liquid Tension Experiment, Metal Allegiance, Sons of Apollo, the Neal Morse Band, and BPMD.
Early life
Portnoy was born on April 20, 1967 in Long Beach, New York.[3] He is Jewish.[4] His father, Howard Portnoy (