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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

James LaBrie

1991

Lead vocals

John Myung

1985

Chapman stick

Electric bass guitar

John Petrucci

1985

Background vocals

Guitar

Jordan Rudess

1999

Continuum

Lap steel guitar

Keyboard

Mike Portnoy

2023

Background vocals

Drums (drum set)

Percussion

Steve Stone

N/A

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Charlie Dominici

1987
1990

Lead vocals

Chris Collins

1987
1987

Lead vocals

Derek Sherinian

1994
1999

Keyboard

Kevin Moore

1986
1994

Keyboard

Mike Mangini

2011
2023

Percussion

Drums (drum set)

Mike Portnoy

1985
2010

Background vocals

Drums (drum set)

Percussion

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 bands 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.

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