Mike Porter was born and raised here in Fulton County and graduated from Gloversville High School. He currently lives and works in Johnstown.



Mike Porter is drummer in two bands: Saving Atlantis and The Grand Design.



Recalls Mike: "I've been playing a "formal" drum kit for about 15 years, but my parents would probably tell you that I've been tapping on tables and banging on pots and pans since I was a toddler. I come from a family of drummers - my dad, brother and uncles all played, so it was kind of inevitable that I was going to pick it up."



Mike Porter learned his first chops in school, first with his concert band teacher, Mrs. Blodgett, and then in high school with Mr. Savage.



Mike Porter names Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd, Carter Beauford, Steve Smith, Jojo Meyer, Levon Helm, Darren King and Dave Weck as musical influences.