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DREAM THEATER’s MIKE PORTNOY: ‘LARS ULRICH, Believe It Or Not, Was A Big Influence For Me’

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In a new interview with El Estepario Siberiano, DREAM THEATER’s Mike Portnoy spoke about some of his early drumming inspirations. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I often say Keith Moon [THE WHO]. But there’s a bunch of guys. Ringo Starr [THE BEATLES] was a huge, huge one for me. Neil…

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In a new interview with El Estepario Siberiano, DREAM THEATER’s Mike Portnoy spoke about some of his early drumming inspirations. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I often say Keith Moon [THE WHO]. But there’s a bunch of guys. Ringo Starr [THE BEATLES] was a huge, huge one for me. Neil…
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