Michael Pinnella

Michael Pinnella, born on August twenty-ninth, nineteen sixty-nine, is a distinguished American keyboard player renowned for his contributions to the progressive metal band Symphony X. As one of the band's founding members, he has been a pivotal force in their sound, appearing on all nine of their albums alongside fellow member Michael Romeo.

In addition to his work with Symphony X, Pinnella has pursued a successful solo career, releasing two albums: 'Enter By the Twelfth Gate' in two thousand four and 'Ascension' in two thousand fourteen. These albums showcase his talent for crafting instrumental, classical-styled progressive metal, further solidifying his reputation in the music industry.

His exceptional skills have not gone unnoticed; in two thousand sixteen, Pinnella was ranked eleventh in Loudwire's Top twenty-five Rock + Metal Keyboardists of All Time. He was praised for being an essential component of Symphony X’s overarching epic nature, highlighting his significant impact on the genre.