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Mike Portnoy is responsible for many great Dream Theater extras and amazing side projects. Check out his amazing side projects, training videos, and more!  Side Projects Drum Video Lesson/Training Materials Shirts and Accessories New Dream Theater Book/CD!

Michael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy (born April 20, 1967) is an American drummer primarily known for his work with the progressive metal band Dream Theater. Known for his advanced drum skills, Portnoy has won 22 awards from the Modern Drummer magazine. He has co-produced the last five Dream Theater albums with John Petrucci, starting from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory. From A Change of Seasons onwards, Portnoy has been writing a substantial amount of Dream Theater's lyrics, filling the void left by Kevin Moore, who left the band after the release of Awake. He was the youngest person (at 37 years of age) to be inducted into the Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame.

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Check out Mike's web page at www.mikeportnoy.com.