A Dream Theater without me was never in the plan; I never expected that. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
When Dream Theater first started, we were touring in a van and playing clubs. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
With Dream Theater, every creative aspect of the group went through me. I oversaw it all from top to bottom. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
Dream Theater was my baby. I formed it from the beginning, out of college, and I lived a lifetime with them. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I spent my life's work doing what I did in Dream Theater for 25 years, so I'm proud of that. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
Normally, when I write the setlist for a Dream Theater show, I'll change it up every night, and we can basically play… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I understand that Adrenaline Mob is not going to be every Dream Theater fan's cup of tea. I totally get that; I… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
With Dream Theater live, I may have been a bit of a focal point because I absolutely live for the energy on… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
After I left Dream Theater, and I was doing Avenged Sevenfold, Twisted Sister... all these other things, I made a lot of… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I've been asked to write a book several times; I've had several publishers come to me and offer me book deals. Especially… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
My lesson would be to not sell yourself to anybody else and stay true to yourself. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
One of the biggest misconceptions was, after I left Dream Theater, I went off and did, like, five different bands and side projects. Everyone… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
I don't even like doing drum solos live; to me, it's like, 'Ehhh.' It doesn't really interest me. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
I am looking forward to working with the great staff of Loud & Proud Records, some of whom I worked very closely with during… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
I'm a music fan first and foremost. I can find the beauty in Jellyfish and U2 just as much as Opeth and Lamb of… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
It's all about the music, and I work as hard as I do strictly because of the music. It's not a money thing; it's… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
One of the reasons I needed to leave Dream Theater was because I didn't want to end my career as just the drummer in… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
I have no interest in playing 'perfect.' To me, it's more about being an entertainer. Having a connection with the audience. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
I am - you know, I'm getting to do everything I've ever wanted to do, anything my imagination can think up. I'm getting to… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
I could be just as happy playing a Beatles song as I am when I'm thrashing out the double bass stuff with Adrenaline Mob. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
I see the headlines on Blabbermouth, and the fans are saying, 'Why is he always talking about Dream Theater?' I'm not talking about Dream… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
Flying Colors is more alternative pop with a prog edge. Think the Beatles meets U2 meets Muse and Foo Fighters. It is the opposite… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share
