Platypus was an American

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supergroup, that consisted of members from

Dream Theater Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 in Boston, Massachusetts. The band comprises John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass), Mike Portnoy (drums), James LaBrie (vocals) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards). Dream Theat ...

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and

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. The group was formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2000. Tabor, Myung and Morgenstein would continue working together as The Jelly Jam.

History

Platypus was conceived by

bassist John Myung and (then) Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian as a creative outlet where ideas that wouldn't fit in Dream Theater could be developed. Joined by guitarist Ty Tabor of

(who also sang lead vocals) and drummer

Rod Morgenstein Rod Morgenstein (born April 19, 1953) is an American drummer with rock bands Winger and Dixie Dregs. He also played with Fiona, Platypus, the Steve Morse Band, and Jelly Jam. He has also done session work with Jordan Rudess including h ...

, they released two albums between 1997 and 2000. The sound of Platypus's music can be described as guitar and keyboard-driven modern

mixed with influences from the 70s rock and progressive rock scenes, employing vocal harmonies and lengthy instrumental pieces. Their first album, ''When Pus Comes To Shove'', did reasonably well, so much that it inspired the follow-up album ''Ice Cycles'' released in 2000. After this the band parted ways with no plans to re-form or record another album. The legacy of Platypus does live on though in the Jelly Jam — a project formed in 2000 consisting of three-quarters of Platypus (Myung, Morgenstein and Tabor). As of 2016 they have released four full-length albums.

Discography

Members

* John Myung - bass * Derek Sherinian - keyboards * Ty Tabor - guitars, vocals *

- drums

References

External links

Platypus' home at InsideOutDream TheaterDixie DregsDerek SherinianJohn MyungTy TaborRod Morgensteinsite francophone
American progressive rock groups Musical groups established in 1997 {{US-band-stub