Commented Portnoy: "WOW!! I just found out that I won Drum! magazine's 'Drummer Of The Year' award (as well as winning 'Metal Drummer' and runner-up in 'Progressive Drummer' and 'DVD Of The Year'). This is truly an honor!!!
"I am beyond words over the fact that in such a 'transitional' year in my career, I won Revolver Golden Gods 'Drummer Of The Year', Modern Drummer's 'MVP Of The Year' and now Drum!'s 'Drummer Of The Year'...
"The fans have spoken: MP ain't goin nowhere!!! You guys are the best...I will continue to make you proud!"
Drummies winners in select categories:
Drummer Of The Year
* Mike Portnoy (winner)
* Benny Greb
* Jason Bittner
* Gavin Harrison
* Joey Jordison
Progressive Drummer
* Gavin Harrison (winner)
* Mike Portnoy
* Danny Carey
* Mike Mangini
* Blake Richardson
Metal Drummer
* Mike Portnoy (winner)
* Joey Jordison
* Chris Adler
* Tomas Haake
* Derek Roddy
Live Performer
* Neil Peart (winner)
* Jason Bittner
* Travis Barker
* Morgan Rose
* Joey Jordison
For a complete list of winners, go to this location. Source: Blabbermouth.net - Photo credit: Joe LaRusso
