I kind of always made it a tradition, whenever Dream Theater played Toronto, to play a Rush cover. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
In all of my years in this business, I've always been part of either a progressive band or a metal band. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
Billy Sheehan has always been my number one favorite bass player of all time. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I see the headlines on Blabbermouth, and the fans are saying, 'Why is he always talking about Dream Theater?' I'm not talking… — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
I've known Russell Allen for over a decade now, and I've always thought he was a very underrated singer. He has one… — 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 surround myself with incredible musicians who inspire me to always do my best. — Mike Portnoy Copy Share Image
To me, a great drummer isn't always about somebody with chops who can shred. A great drummer is someone who is part… — 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
