jim777 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Not sure how many of you all listen to DT, but Portnoy is without peer behind the drum kit. He wanted some time off, the band didn't, so 'they' decided he would leave. Crazy.... http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/m2585154.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwavepizza Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Not sure how many of you all listen to DT, but Portnoy is without peer behind the drum kit. He wanted some time off, the band didn't, so 'they' decided he would leave. Crazy.... http://www.mikeportn...m/m2585154.aspx i use to be a HUGE Dream Theater fan, but im still a Portnoy fan.. Being a drummer, he was a big influence on me as a musician i read about this yesterday, and even though i dont really listen to them much anymore, it still sucks the band can't recover from such a blow to the musical and creative process that portnoy puts into their music, im waiting to see where he ends up and who replaces him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskaguy33 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Not a huge DT fan, but as a fellow drummer, I have to agree with MrMoney, he's probably one of the Top 10 drummers who ever lived and if not, has to be in the discussion. Brilliant musician and I can't imagine who could possibly replace him. Maybe Jimmy Chamberlain? Pretty wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Its always a shame when a bands founding member is basically forced out. Oh well, i wonder if this means he will continue to drum iwht A7X? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 There are a thousand drummers who can play his stuff, but it'll be interesting to see how they fare without him in the other departments. He was the guy who did it all for them. PR, kept in touch with the fans, the bootleg releases, setlists etc. Big shoes to fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs3cups Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Its always a shame when a bands founding member is basically forced out. Oh well, i wonder if this means he will continue to drum iwht A7X? I heard that he will be avenged sevenfolds drummer but for how long is the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 He has signed up for the upcoming tours, everything after that is to be decided. His interview with Eddie Trunk made it all very clear, excellent read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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