Music MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER

**Lzen** · 09-09-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Name 12 guitarists off the top of your head that can do what Petrucci does.

That didn't take long. Now, name 12 drummers off the top of your head that can do what Portnoy does.

That one's a lot harder.

I disagree with your logic. First, you did not name 12 guitarists. And even if you did, I doubt I would agree with them. But its obvious that people have given you enough compliments on here of the last few years that it has gone to your head. Apparently, your opinion is all that matters to you. So, I guess there is no point in continuing this discussion. So I'll leave it at this.

The one thing I forgot to add to my previous post is that the musicians in DT are perfectionists and pretty much all virtuosos. Yes, even LaBrie who is even, amazingly, trained in opera. But they are so much more than that. They are so much more than just guys who can solo all the time. It seems to me that when you listen to them, you are not listening to or hearing the same things that I am hearing.

Now I know Portnoy was a major driving force behind the band. My initial comment was not to downplay his departure. It was more meant to say that I think those other guys are great enough and professional enough to find a drummer that will "fit" DT. Yes, the sound will change some. That much is inevitable when a member leaves. But I don't agree with the assessment that the band will automatically be nothing or sound like a cover band as someone put it. If that was not meant as a joke, that was a moronic statement, IMO. To suggest that the only great member of this band was Portnoy is ridiculous, IMO.

And your comment about Petrucci tells me that you really aren't as knowledgeable about this band as you portray. Petrucci is a Hell of a lot more to this band than just a guitar player. IMO, you would have a tough time finding a guitarist that is as good a producer, songwriter, etc. as Petrucci.

I will give these guys a chance before I automatically assume the band is no more. Time will tell.