What is Mike Portnoy's full name?
Michael Stephen Portnoy
Mike Portnoy date of birth:
April 20, 1967
How old is Mike Portnoy?
59
Where was Mike Portnoy born?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
How tall is Mike Portnoy?
5' 10" (178 cm)
Is Mike Portnoy gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Mike Portnoy?
Jewish
What is Mike Portnoy nationality?
American
Where did Mike Portnoy go to university?
Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
What is Mike Portnoy's occupation?
Drummer, Vocalist
Mike Portnoy claim to fame:
Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold
What genre is Mike Portnoy's work?
Progressive metal, heavy metal, progressive rock, hard rock, jazz fusion
What instruments does Mike Portnoy play?
Drums, vocals, bass, guitar
Mike Portnoy favorite movie(s)?
A Clockwork Orange [1971], Magnolia [1999], Requiem for a Dream [2000]
Short Biography
Michael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy (born April 20, 1967) is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater. Known for his technical skill as a drummer, Portnoy has won 30 awards from the Modern Drummer magazine. He co-produced six Dream Theater albums with guitarist John Petrucci, starting from Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory through Black Clouds and Silver Linings. From A Change of Seasons onwards, Portnoy had been writing a significant amount of Dream Theater's lyrics. He is the second youngest person (after Neil Peart) to be inducted into the Modern Drummer's Hall of Fame (at 37 years of age).