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OCT 14.09
Mike Portnoy Named in Top 50 Drummers of All Time
Rhythm Magazine out of the UK took a poll of its readers for the 50 greatest drummers of all time. As Mike said here:


"When I saw the October 2009 issue of UK's Rhythm Magazine with the '50 Greatest Drummers of All Time' reader's poll on the cover, I must admit I was curious to open it up and see if I had made the Top 50...


Well, after quickly scanning through the 40's, 30's and 20's and not seeing my name, I was beginning to sadden that perhaps I didn't make the cut.... : (


But then I read on and was surprised to eventually find myself all the way at the top of the list at #5!


Thank you to all the drummers that voted me into such a prestigious poll....


I am truly flattered and honored to be held in such high regard with some of my greatest drumming heroes!


Thanks for all the love, : )


Mike Portnoy"


The Top 5 were:


1. John Bonham


2. Buddy Rich


3. Keith Moon


4. Neil Peart


5. Mike Portnoy


 


Dream Theater recently released a digital-only EP for Wither.

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11.18.2009  stanley howard wrote...

and that list is quite right, on youtube there's so much argument on who is the greatest drummer with famous but less talented participants..

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11.06.2009  Drifter wrote...

A lot of great drummers on that list, to be ranked fifth is an awesome achievement. Now if that was a metal only list he would be in the top two.

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11.05.2009  bjackson971 wrote...

Way to go Mike. You earned it. Of course your name is right up there! And since you are alive (a good thing) you are a living legend. That's pretty cool too!

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11.04.2009  Gabreil Blackshire wrote...

1.Neil Pert

2.Keith Moon

3.Mike Portnoy

4.Danney Carrey

5.Mike Bordin

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10.27.2009  finner wrote...

Mike is a great drummer indead but he also writes and produces great music.He is a drummers drummer and a fan favorite because you can feel his love of music and his desire to make his band the best on planet earth.

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10.24.2009  Ryan Briggs wrote...

Mike ive seen you play 5 times and you are my inspiration in Drumming. I even base my kit on the left side of your monster. Thankyou.

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10.24.2009  RATTELHEAD wrote...

MIKE YOU SHRED, YOU AND JP ARE THE BEST DUO IN MUSIC TODAY. YOU MAKE AMAZING MUSIC , AND WHILE I'VE ONLY MET YOU GUYS ONCE YOU SEEM TO BE GREAT PEOPLE ALSO. KEEP KILLING IT, JUST A LITTLE HARDER FOR US THRASHERS. THANKS

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10.24.2009  applesaucebandit wrote...

You are one of the best Mike thanks for all your hard work and dedication!

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10.23.2009  Wulph wrote...

awesome, you are the best drummer i know, no one can do it like you!

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10.16.2009  Kunga wrote...

Vauuuuu...you realy deserve that Mike! You are the best drummer for me..see ya:)))

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