This article is about the drummer. For the record producer, see Michael Mangini.
Mike Mangini
Mangini in 2011
Background information
Birth name
Michael Anthony Mangini
Born
(1963-04-18) April 18, 1963 (age 61) Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Progressive metal
heavy metal
thrash metal
funk metal
progressive rock
instrumental rock
hard rock
Occupation(s)
Drummer
Years active
1987–present
Formerly of
Steve Vai
Extreme
Annihilator
James LaBrie
Tribe of Judah
Dave Reffett
G3
Dream Theater
Website
mikemangini.com
Musical artist
Michael Anthony Mangini (born April 18, 1963) is an American musician, primarily known as the former drummer of progressive metal band Dream Theater, with whom he played between 2010 and 2023. He has also played for bands and artists such as Annihilator, Extreme, James LaBrie, and Steve Vai. Before joining Dream Theater, Mangini was a faculty member at Berklee College of Music.[1] Between 2002 and 2005, he set five World's Fastest Drummer records. Mangini appeared on the Discovery Channel show Time Warp, displaying his drum skills for high-speed cameras.[2]
^Dixon, Guy (November 5, 2010). "A Drummer's Dream: Playing to the beat of the heart". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
^"Mike Mangini on Discovery's Time Warp". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
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