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John Myung

Is John Myung A-List?

YesA

YesJohn Myung is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 2000

Consistent Album Releases

Ranking Timeline

1985D$0.01M

Dream Theater Formation

Co-founds Dream Theater at Berklee College of Music. His musical foundations are built during this time.

1989C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

*When Dream and Day Unite*

Releases Dream Theater's debut album. The band starts gaining a cult following.

1992B$1M+$0.9M

*Images and Words* Breakthrough

*Images and Words* achieves critical and commercial success. They become a leading progressive metal band.

2000A$10M+$9M

Consistent Album Releases

Dream Theater releases numerous successful albums and tours globally. Myung’s consistent playing becomes crucial to the band’s signature sound.

2010A$40M+$30M

Progressive Metal Icon Status

Dream Theater maintains their position as a top progressive metal band. Myung is now a legendary bassist in the genre.

2021A$80M+$40M

Continued Dream Theater Success

Dream Theater continues to release successful albums and tour the world. Their long career adds to their legacy.

2026A$90M+$10M

Progressive Metal Pioneer

John Myung is recognized as one of the greatest bassists in progressive metal. Dream Theater are still pioneering musicians in their genre.

Last updated: February 25, 2026