Mike Mangini

Mike Mangini
Mike Mangini
	Mangini in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Michael Anthony Mangini
Born	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	Drummer
Years active	1987–present
Formerly of	Steve Vai; Extreme; Annihilator; James LaBrie; Tribe of Judah; Dave Reffett; G3; Dream Theater;
Website	mikemangini.com

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.

[Dixon-1] Dixon, Guy (November 5, 2010). "A Drummer's Dream: Playing to the beat of the heart". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved April 5, 2011.

[2] "Mike Mangini on Discovery's Time Warp". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2011.

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