Platypus Biography
Platypus was a supergroup composed of John Myung (Dream Theater), Derek Sherinian (Alice Cooper, Kiss, Dream Theater, Planet X), Ty Tabor (Kings X), and Rod Morgenstein (Dregs, Steve Morse Band, Rudess/Morgenstein Project). They released two albums, When Pus Comes to Shove (1999) and Ice Cycle (2000). ~ Gary Hill, All Music Guide
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