Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1967-04-20
Place of Birth
Long Beach, New York, USA
Mike Portnoy
Biography
Michael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. Known for his drumming prowess and technical skill, Portnoy has won 23 awards from the Modern Drummer magazine. He has co-produced the last six Dream Theater albums with guitarist John Petrucci, starting from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory. From A Change of Seasons onwards, Portnoy had been writing a substantial amount of Dream Theater's lyrics. He is the second youngest person (after Neil Peart) to be inducted into the Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame (at 37 years of age). On September 8, 2010, it was announced that Portnoy had left Dream Theater. Portnoy cited conflicting interests as the reason behind his departure. On February 3, 2011, Portnoy announced that he has started a new project with Symphony X singer Russell Allen and guitarist Mike Orlando. Also he is involved in various projects with Neal Morse.
Known For
Yellow Matter Custard: One More Night in New York City
as Self - Drums
Yellow Matter Custard: One Night in New York City
as Self - Drums
Dream Theater: Chaos in Progress: The Making of Systematic Chaos
as Drums / Vocals
as Self - Drums
Neal Morse: Question Mark and Sola Scriptura Live
as Self - Drums, Vocals
as Writer
The Neal Morse Band/The Flower Kings: 19 Days in Europe
as Self
The Neal Morse Band: A U.S. Tour Of Innocence And Danger
as Self
The Neal Morse Band : The Similitude of A Dream - Live in Tilburg 2017
as Self
Neal Morse: Morsefest - Testimony & One feat. Mike Portnoy Live
as Self
The Neal Morse Band: The Making of The Grand Experiment
as Self
Neal Morse - Cruise to the Edge: Awakening - The Movie
as Self
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