I was reading today about the dilemma that Mike Portnoy finds himself in. Portnoy, for those of you who don't know, is probably one of the most highly regarded drummers in rock music today. He was a founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. On December 28, 2009, the band Avenged Sevenfold lost their drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan to a drug overdose. Sullivan had long idolized Portnoy and he was asked by the band to come into the studio with them to record the album they had been ready to start on. Portnoy did so and was then asked to go on tour with them to support the album. Portnoy took a hiatus from Dream Theater and went on tour with Avenged Sevenfold.
Not entirely sure what went on during that tour or if any promises or overtures or such were made, but in September 2010, Mike Portnoy made the announcement that, after 25 years with the band, he was leaving Dream Theater. The real shocker came in mid-December, 2010 when Avenged Sevenfold makes the sudden announcement that the band would no longer be working with Mike Portnoy.
Shortly thereafter, Mike Portnoy reached out to Dream Theater about rejoining and was summarily rejected by the band via their attorney. So, it appears that Mike Portnoy finds himself on the outside looking in on both ventures.
There is a lesson to be learned here. Maybe more than one lesson. 1)Dance with what brought you. 2) If promises or overtures are made, get that stuff in writing!
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