The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

Mike Portnoy

Portnoy is best known for his work in the band Dream Theater. However, he is currently active in the Neal Morse Band, Flying Colors, Transatlantic, The Winery Dogs, Liquid Tension Experiment, Metal Allegiance, and Sons of Apollo. Portnoy co-founded Dream Theater and left after 25 years of being the soul behind their music.

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