Originally published in Hard Force magazine · November 1998
Mike Portnoy interview
InterviewTranslatedMike Portnoy1 min read
Translated from the original language with DeepL, so the wording may differ from what was actually said.
What does 1985 remind you of?
In June ‘85, I finished high school and in September I went to Boston to enter a music school. After two weeks there, I met John Petrucci and John Myung and we formed Dream Theater.
What were the highlights of your life this year?
I was enjoying the first year of my daughter Melody’s life.
Your 13 key albums from 1985 to 1998...
Metallica – Master Of Puppets, Queensrÿche – Operation: Mindcrime, Slayer – Reign In Blood, Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique, Pantera – Vulgar Display Of Power, Mr. Bungle, Jane’s Addiction – Ritual De Lo Habitual, Jellyfish – Split Milk, U2 – Achtung Baby, Marillion – Brave, Spock’s Beard – The Light, Radiohead – OK Computer, Dream Theater – Once In A Livetime [choice without false modesty].
The next 13 years, in your opinion.
I have no idea, but I hope Dream Theater will be there.
Original text
Que te rappelle l'année 1985 ?
En juin 85, j'ai fini le lycée et en septembre, je me suis rendu à Boston pour entrer dans une école de musique. Au bout de deux semaines là-bas, j'ai rencontré John Petrucci et John Myung et nous avons formé Dream Theater.
Quels ont été les éléments marquant de ta vie, cette année là ?
Je profitais de la première année de vie de ma fille Melody.
Tes 13 albums marquants de 1985 à 1998...
Metallica Master Of Puppets, Queensrÿche Operation Mindcrime, Slayer Reign In Blood, Beastie Boys Paul's Boutique, Pantera Vulgar Display Of Power, Mr Bungle, Jane's Addiction Ritual De Lo Habitual, Jellyfish Split Mille, U2 Acthung Baby, Marillion Brave, Spock's Beards The Light, Radiohead OK Comptuer, Dream Theater Once In A Livetime [choix sans fausse modestie].
Les 13 années à venir,selon toi.
Je n'en ai aucune idée, mais j'espère que Dream Theater y aura sa place.