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Songs like Spirit Carries On really gets the audience moved and on the same page. It's challenging and all so much fun to play.
John Petrucci
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John Petrucci
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: July 12
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Stay focused when you're playing alive, so you're not distracted by something going on.
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Out of Berklee Dream Theater was born and we've been together ever since. I didn't have to taste that feeling of defeat.
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