My lesson would be to not sell yourself to anybody else and stay true to yourself. — Mike Portnoy Lesson 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… — Mike Portnoy Break 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 Even Copy Share Image
I am looking forward to working with the great staff of Loud & Proud Records, some of whom I worked very closely… — Mike Portnoy Dream theater 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… — Mike Portnoy Beauty 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… — Mike Portnoy Career 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… — Mike Portnoy Band 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 Connection 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… — Mike Portnoy I am Copy Share Image
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 Adrenaline 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 Always Copy Share Image
Flying Colors is more alternative pop with a prog edge. Think the Beatles meets U2 meets Muse and Foo Fighters. It is… — Mike Portnoy Beatles 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 Avenged sevenfold Copy Share Image
You can put me in front of any kit, and it is a fun thing to have to adapt. It inspires me… — Mike Portnoy Adapt Copy Share Image
We kind of established in Sons of Apollo right from the get go that it would be a very collaborative process musically,… — Mike Portnoy Control Copy Share Image
I don't consider myself a great drummer. I consider myself just a music fan that's a very, very passionate artist, and the… — Mike Portnoy Artist Copy Share Image
I guess I did make my name out of my drumming, and I have the big drum sets, and I'm doing all… — Mike Portnoy Big Copy Share Image
A lot of bands, they'll try to jump on the bandwagon or the fad or the fashion, and they'll skyrocket, have this… — Mike Portnoy Fame Copy Share Image
I can't possibly overstate how much influence Rush had on me as a young teenager. I would say from about 1981 to… — Mike Portnoy About 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 Creative Copy Share Image
My time and my legacy with Dream Theater will always be a part of me. It's something I'll always be proud of. — Mike Portnoy Dream theater 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 Adrenaline Copy Share Image
