I could be just as happy playing a Beatles song as I am when I'm thrashing out the double bass stuff with… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I'm very proud of the album I made with Adrenaline Mob, and I think that there was really a great chemistry there;… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
In Adrenaline Mob, I'm not the leader, but I'm on the board of directors, and that's OK. I'm not stressing out over… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
In Adrenaline Mob there are five guys that are all absolutely insanely energetic performers each of their own right. It's like a… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
There are no prog elements to Adrenaline Mob; it's very song-oriented, with shredding and grooves. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I've always had lots of side projects in my life, but what's exciting for me is knowing that Adrenaline Mob is bigger… — 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
My lesson would be to not sell yourself to anybody else and stay true to yourself. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
