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Band Timeline
Formation of Dream Theater as Majesty
Early lineup changes and debut album
James LaBrie joins and breakthrough with 'Images and Words'
Keyboardist change and release of 'Awake'
Jordan Rudess joins and release of 'Metropolis Pt. 2'
Continued success with multiple releases and live albums
Departure of founding drummer Mike Portnoy
First albums with Mike Mangini and Grammy nominations
Release of ambitious projects 'The Astonishing' and 'Distance over Time'
Recent success and first Grammy win
Return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy
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Story of Dream Theater
Dream Theater, the progressive metal titans, emerged from Boston, Massachusetts in 1985. Initially formed as Majesty by Long Island natives John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass), and Mike Portnoy (drums), the trio dropped out of Berklee College of Music to pursue their musical ambitions. Petrucci and Myung remain the band`s only constant members.
Portnoys powerful drumming defined the band
s sound for years, until his departure in 2010 to explore other projects. He was replaced by Mike Mangini, only to sensationally rejoin the lineup in October 2023. Vocalist James LaBrie joined in 1991 after a brief period with Chris Collins and Charlie Dominici (who was let go shortly after the 1989 debut, When Dream and Day Unite). The keyboard chair saw Kevin Moore contribute to three albums before Derek Sherinian stepped in for a brief period in the mid-90s (recording one album and an EP). Jordan Rudess took over keyboard duties in 1999, solidifying the current lineup.
Dream Theater`s legacy is cemented by their sixteen studio albums, a testament to their enduring influence on progressive metal.