“I don't like when I see bands that are just a memory of what they used to be, and there's a few out there that I've seen recently that are still touring... I'm not gonna name them, but some of the members can barely play their parts, and then they have a lot of other members that weren't even originally in the band.”

American musician, drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of Dream Theater

Michael Stephen Portnoy is an American musician, best known as the drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. He is closely associated with Dream Theater’s sound and growth, both as a performer and as part of the band’s early foundation. His work is tied to progressive metal, and his reputation comes chiefly from his role behind the drum kit and his vocal contributions.