Mike Portnoy brought originality and experimental concepts that are no longer relevant in this band anymore. Not every thing that Mike tried worked but it least it wasn't predictable.
I had a grandparent pass away recently and while he laid there, the sounds of big band music played on. That's what he grew up with and loved. If I am fortunate to leave this world as he did, I want this type of music playing in the background. I miss and love the 80's.
Mike Portnoy brought originality and experimental concepts that are no longer relevant in this band anymore. Not every thing that Mike tried worked but it least it wasn't predictable.