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Mike Portnoy Reacts to Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off'

1/15/2025

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In a thrilling moment on Drumeo's "For The First Time" series, Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater tackled Taylor Swift's hit "Shake It Off" without ever hearing it before. His astonishment at its massive popularity was palpable as he exclaimed, "Oh my God, that’s Taylor Swift? Only the biggest artist on Earth!" Fans eagerly await the release of Dream Theater's new album, *Parasomnia*, on February 7.

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In a thrilling moment on Drumeo's "For The First Time" series, Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater tackled Taylor Swift's hit "Shake It Off" without ever hearing it before. His astonishment at its massive popularity was palpable as he exclaimed, "Oh my God, that’s Taylor Swift? Only the biggest artist on Earth!" Fans eagerly await the release of Dream Theater's new album, *Parasomnia*, on February 7.