Kevin James LaBrie (born May 5, 1963) is a Canadian vocalist who is best known as the lead singer of the American progressive metal band Dream Theater. James LaBrie was born in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada and started singing and playing drums at age 5. By his mid-teens, he was a member of several bands as a singer and/or drummer. He stopped playing drums at age 17 and in 1981, at age 18, he moved to Toronto to further his musical pursuits.
