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When Kevin left, Jordan was the band's first choice for a replacement. However, the Dregs also approached him at the same time, and Jordan felt that he would rather be in the Dregs at the time. Derek was originally a fill-in for the Awake tour, but after realising how well he fit with the band, DT decided to recruit him as a full-time member.

But, after working with Jordan Rudess during recording for Liquid Tension Experiment I and II, the band felt that Jordan's playing and writing style was more in tune to where they wanted to take Dream Theater as the new millennium approached. Unfortunately, this left Derek out of a job.

"With the recent release of our live CD and video, it seemed the right time to close this chapter and begin a new one. Derek's contributions to the band both musically and personally over the last four years is something that we will always treasure, and we will all miss."

- Mike Portnoy

"I am very proud of my musical growth and contributions to the band in the last four years. I have nothing but positive thoughts and feelings towards John, Mike, James, and John. Jordan Rudess is a friend of mine and a great talent. I wish all of them the very best!"

- Derek Sherinian

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[quote][b][i]Why was Derek fired?[/i][/b]

When Kevin left, Jordan was the band's first choice for a replacement. However, the Dregs also approached him at the same time, and Jordan felt that he would rather be in the Dregs at the time. Derek was originally a fill-in for the Awake tour, but after realising how well he fit with the band, DT decided to recruit him as a full-time member.

But, after working with Jordan Rudess during recording for Liquid Tension Experiment I and II, the band felt that Jordan's playing and writing style was more in tune to where they wanted to take Dream Theater as the new millennium approached. Unfortunately, this left Derek out of a job.

"With the recent release of our live CD and video, it seemed the right time to close this chapter and begin a new one. Derek's contributions to the band both musically and personally over the last four years is something that we will always treasure, and we will all miss."

- Mike Portnoy

"I am very proud of my musical growth and contributions to the band in the last four years. I have nothing but positive thoughts and feelings towards John, Mike, James, and John. Jordan Rudess is a friend of mine and a great talent. I wish all of them the very best!"

- Derek Sherinian[/quote]