Change Quote by Mike Portnoy

“Normally, when I write the setlist for a Dream Theater show, I'll change it up every night, and we can basically play whatever we want.” quote by Mike Portnoy — Download Open image

“Normally, when I write the setlist for a Dream Theater show, I'll change it up every night, and we can basically play whatever we want.”

Mike Portnoy

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