Originally published in press release · August 1994
Dream Theater and longtime keyboardist Kevin Moore part ways
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August 22, 1994.....EastWest Recording Artists, Dream Theater, announced this week that Kevin Moore, longtime keyboardist, has left the group. Although musical differences was the cause of the break-up, all parties stress that the split was an amicable one.
James LaBrie, Dream Theater lead vocalist commented, “Kevin decided to leave so that he could pursue a new musical direction - one which would not have been possible for him to explore within Dream Theater. We really love Kevin we’ll miss him, he will always be a part of our family.” Guitarist John Petrucci added, “Kevin has been an integral part of our Dream Theater since its inception. Although we are all saddened by his departure, we know he has a lot to offer and wish him all the best.”
Although a permanent replacement has not been chosen at this time, Jordan Rudess (Jan Hammer, Dixie Dregs) will be performing with Dream Theater when they debut material from their upcoming release Awake at the Foundations Forum on Friday, September 9th.