Mike Portnoy

Mike Portnoy was born on April 20, 1967 and raised in Long Beach, New York, where his interest in music started at an early age. "My father was a rock n' roll disc jockey, so I was always surrounded by music constantly. I had this huge record collection when I was real young and loved the Beatles and then later on Kiss. It was inevitable that I'd become a musician." Admitting that Mike showed himself how to play the drums, he did take music speculation classes in secondary school.

Ludwig Pinnacle Drum Kit, 5-Piece

Getting your first drum kit can be hassle. Maybe that's why the Ludwig Pinnacle drum kit line has become a bestseller so quickly: it comes complete with everything you need to start playing, right away. Most drums are sold as just shells, meaning no cymbals, no kick pedal, no drum throne, no hardware, you're still gonna need to plunk down a couple hundred bucks for a complete set. Not so with the Ludwig Pinnacle drum kit five-piece. The price you see nets you a full drum kit in the truest sense of the word, right down to a pair of sticks, and it's a drum kit you'll be proud to play on for years to come.

Ludwig Pinnacle Drum Kit: Big Tone at an Affordable Price. The Ludwig Pinnacle line is an affordable one, but these drums don't sacrifice on tone. Crafted from basswood, the Pinnacle shells are punchy, musical, and loud. The three tom-toms feature six-ply construction for durability and sonic impact, and the eight-ply, 22"x18" bass drum is like an indestructible cannon.