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	[[Mike Portnoy]] (April 20, 1967) is an American drummer and singer, best known as a former member of the progressive metal band [[Dream Theater]].		[[Mike Portnoy]] (April 20, 1967) is an American drummer and singer, best known as a former member of the progressive metal band [[Dream Theater]].

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 Portnoy also performed during the [[Zappa Plays Zappa]] tribute concerts in 2009-2011, even though he was a bit cautious to join in. ''"There's a few other tributes I'd like to do and now I have some time, who knows. One of my biggest heroes is Frank Zappa and I'd love to do something, but I think the problem is it would be so unbelievably musically intense, I don't know how much fun it would be!''
-On his personal website Portnoy names Zappa as his greatest musical influence. He cites [[Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III]] and the six [[You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore]] albums as his favorite Zappa records, but on a page with questions asked by fans he names several more: ''"I think I mostly lean towards the mid 70's to mid 80's periods as my favorites. Beginning with “[[Over-Nite Sensation]]” & “[[Apostrophe (')]]” (both classics) up thru “[[Them Or Us|Us And Them]].” I especially love “[[Sheik Yerbouti]]” and “Joe's Garage” most of all. But also really love [[Zappa In New York|Live in New York]]” and “[[Tinseltown Rebellion]]”....and also “[[One Size Fits All]]” and “[[Zoot Allures]].” HELL - I LOVE EM ALL!!!! You're best bet is all 6 volumes of “[[You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore]]” ...that would be my desert island pick!" When asked what his favorite concept albums are, Portnoy names "Joe's Garage" as one of them.'' (http://www.mikeportnoy.com/aboutmike/faq/answers/22.aspx)
+At one time on his website, Portnoy named Zappa as his greatest musical influence. He cites [[Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III]] and the six [[You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore]] albums as his favorite Zappa records, but on a page with questions asked by fans he names several more: ''"I think I mostly lean towards the mid 70's to mid 80's periods as my favorites. Beginning with “[[Over-Nite Sensation]]” & “[[Apostrophe (')]]” (both classics) up thru “[[Them Or Us|Us And Them]].” I especially love “[[Sheik Yerbouti]]” and “Joe's Garage” most of all. But also really love [[Zappa In New York|Live in New York]]” and “[[Tinseltown Rebellion]]”....and also “[[One Size Fits All]]” and “[[Zoot Allures]].” HELL - I LOVE EM ALL!!!! You're best bet is all 6 volumes of “[[You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore]]” ...that would be my desert island pick!" When asked what his favorite concept albums are, Portnoy names "Joe's Garage" as one of them.'
 In an interview for "Classic Rock Magazine" Portnoy talked enthusiastically about Zappa: ''"He’s my master, my all-time hero. I have his moustache tattooed on my leg. Seriously, my leg is a shrine to my five favourite artists: [[The Beatles]], [[The Who]], [[Led Zeppelin]], [[Pink Floyd]] and Zappa. A bit different to wearing your influences on your sleeve, eh?"'' Portnoy also expressed awe about Zappa's unique accomplishments.'' "I reckon there’s nobody like him today. Maybe [[Wikipedia:Mike Patton|Mike Patton]] comes close, but even he doesn’t have what Zappa had. [[Steve Vai]] also has a certain element of Frank in the way he performs, composes and leads. But then he was taught by the very best, wasn’t he? I never met Frank. But I did get the chance to meet his son [[Dweezil Zappa|Dweezil]] last year when he was doing his tribute tour to his dad (Zappa Meets Zappa). That was a special moment for me. And I’ve gotten to know Vai and [[Terry Bozzio|Bozzio]] quite well over the years, which gives me a flavour of what the great man himself must have been like. Frank Zappa was a genius. Unique and a visionary. There will never be anyone else like him."''

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 On his personal website Portnoy names Zappa as his greatest musical influence. He cites [[Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III]] and the six [[You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore]] albums as his favorite Zappa records, but on a page with questions asked by fans he names several more: ''"I think I mostly lean towards the mid 70's to mid 80's periods as my favorites. Beginning with “[[Over-Nite Sensation]]” & “[[Apostrophe (')]]” (both classics) up thru “[[Them Or Us|Us And Them]].” I especially love “[[Sheik Yerbouti]]” and “Joe's Garage” most of all. But also really love [[Zappa In New York|Live in New York]]” and “[[Tinseltown Rebellion]]”....and also “[[One Size Fits All]]” and “[[Zoot Allures]].” HELL - I LOVE EM ALL!!!! You're best bet is all 6 volumes of “[[You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore]]” ...that would be my desert island pick!" When asked what his favorite concept albums are, Portnoy names "Joe's Garage" as one of them.'' (http://www.mikeportnoy.com/aboutmike/faq/answers/22.aspx)
-In an interview for "Classic Rock Magazine" Portnoy talked enthusiastically about Zappa: ''"He’s my master, my all-time hero. I have his moustache tattooed on my leg. Seriously, my leg is a shrine to my five favourite artists: [[The Beatles]], [[The Who]], [[Led Zeppelin]], [[Pink Floyd]] and Zappa. A bit different to wearing your influences on your sleeve, eh?"'' Portnoy also expressed awe about Zappa's unique accomplishments.'' "I reckon there’s nobody like him today. Maybe [[Mike Patton]] comes close, but even he doesn’t have what Zappa had. [[Steve Vai]] also has a certain element of Frank in the way he performs, composes and leads. But then he was taught by the very best, wasn’t he? I never met Frank. But I did get the chance to meet his son [[Dweezil Zappa|Dweezil]] last year when he was doing his tribute tour to his dad (Zappa Meets Zappa). That was a special moment for me. And I’ve gotten to know Vai and [[Terry Bozzio|Bozzio]] quite well over the years, which gives me a flavour of what the great man himself must have been like. Frank Zappa was a genius. Unique and a visionary. There will never be anyone else like him."''
+In an interview for "Classic Rock Magazine" Portnoy talked enthusiastically about Zappa: ''"He’s my master, my all-time hero. I have his moustache tattooed on my leg. Seriously, my leg is a shrine to my five favourite artists: [[The Beatles]], [[The Who]], [[Led Zeppelin]], [[Pink Floyd]] and Zappa. A bit different to wearing your influences on your sleeve, eh?"'' Portnoy also expressed awe about Zappa's unique accomplishments.'' "I reckon there’s nobody like him today. Maybe [[Wikipedia:Mike Patton|Mike Patton]] comes close, but even he doesn’t have what Zappa had. [[Steve Vai]] also has a certain element of Frank in the way he performs, composes and leads. But then he was taught by the very best, wasn’t he? I never met Frank. But I did get the chance to meet his son [[Dweezil Zappa|Dweezil]] last year when he was doing his tribute tour to his dad (Zappa Meets Zappa). That was a special moment for me. And I’ve gotten to know Vai and [[Terry Bozzio|Bozzio]] quite well over the years, which gives me a flavour of what the great man himself must have been like. Frank Zappa was a genius. Unique and a visionary. There will never be anyone else like him."''
 ==See also==
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 * [http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/uncategorized/frank_zappa_by_mike_portnoy/| Mike Portnoy about Zappa in "Classic Rock Magazine" ]
 * [http://www.musicradar.com/rhythm/mike-portnoy-zappa-tribute-would-make-my-head-explode-292782| Mike Portnoy about performing at Zappa Plays Zappa ]
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 In an interview for "Classic Rock Magazine" Portnoy talked enthusiastically about Zappa: ''"He’s my master, my all-time hero. I have his moustache tattooed on my leg. Seriously, my leg is a shrine to my five favourite artists: [[The Beatles]], [[The Who]], [[Led Zeppelin]], [[Pink Floyd]] and Zappa. A bit different to wearing your influences on your sleeve, eh?"'' Portnoy also expressed awe about Zappa's unique accomplishments.'' "I reckon there’s nobody like him today. Maybe [[Mike Patton]] comes close, but even he doesn’t have what Zappa had. [[Steve Vai]] also has a certain element of Frank in the way he performs, composes and leads. But then he was taught by the very best, wasn’t he? I never met Frank. But I did get the chance to meet his son [[Dweezil Zappa|Dweezil]] last year when he was doing his tribute tour to his dad (Zappa Meets Zappa). That was a special moment for me. And I’ve gotten to know Vai and [[Terry Bozzio|Bozzio]] quite well over the years, which gives me a flavour of what the great man himself must have been like. Frank Zappa was a genius. Unique and a visionary. There will never be anyone else like him."''
 ==See also==
 * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Portnoy| Wikipedia article about Mike Portnoy]
 * [http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/uncategorized/frank_zappa_by_mike_portnoy/| Mike Portnoy about Zappa in "Classic Rock Magazine" ]