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Released: May 5, 2011
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In memory of Matthew D. LaPorte September 11, 1970 - April 20, 2011

Is known from various Tampa Bay area bands such as BIG BROTHER, KINGPIN, STORMBRINGER, DRAMA (w/ John Zahner), SUCKERPUNCH, THE ENABLERS, THE LAST THINGS, BIG DEAL etc...
joined IRON HORSE featuring Ron Keel (STEELER w/ Yngwie Malmsteen, KEEL), CIRCLE II CIRCLE (2001-2003), JON OLIVA'S PAIN and MIDNIGHT's project (RIP).
visit the Matt Laporte Facebook Tribute here

The Matthew LaPorte Music Scholarship Fund
St. Petersburg College Foundation
P.O. Box 13489
St. Petersburg, Florida 33733
Attention: Tiffany Stallard




Discography


Change of Venue (1998)

Matt LaPorte - guitar, bass
Mark Dye - keyboards, sequencing
Jerry Outlaw, Marcus Allen, Matt Buckner, Jason Caren


Once More... With Feeling (2006)

Matt Laporte - guitar, bass
Damond Jiniya, Donnie O'Neil, Ron Keel - vocals
John Zahner - piano
Divine, Jason Caren, Jeff Powell - drums
Reese Smith - bass


Matt LaPorte (2008)

all albums/bands

1998 change of venue (solo)
2003 watching in silence (circle II circle)
2004 'tage mahal (jon oliva's pain)
2005 the middle of nowhere (circle II circle)
2006 once more... with feeling (solo)
2006 straight jacket memoirs EP (jon oliva's pain)
2006 maniacal renderings (jon oliva's pain)
2007 spiritual apocalypse (monstrosity)
2008 global warning (jon oliva's pain)
2008 matt laporte (solo)
2010 festival (jon oliva's pain) cd/dvd



Midnight's "M2: Descending Into Darkness" is not finished (yet), some songs were send to fans via email as "All Souls Midnight". Line up: Midnight (vocals, guitar), Matt LaPorte (guitars, programming), Lee Harrison (guitars), Phil Anderson (hammered dulcimer), John Zahner (keyboards)
this is a fan-run page for and approved by Matt contact: henkdee@gmail.com

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  • Randall Graham

    I will miss sundays at gators jamming to big brother  

    14 days ago
  • ~Robyn ~

    Wishing you were here! God there is so much I wish I could tell you and thank you for Matthew! Missin you like crazy :(

    9 months ago
  • Brad

    Still think of you !

    1 year ago
  • Matt Laporte

    will be strange to see JOP without Matt this summer..... :(
    (Henk Dee)

    1 year ago
  • Midnight- RIP Angel~4-2…

     http://youtu.be/Xk1emSqosrk
     All you have to do is Believe....

    1 year ago
  • Dave Gradl

    Merry Christmas buddy. Miss you

    1 year ago
  • ~Robyn ~

    i will carry ur heart in my heart always. <3 u n miss u.

    1 year ago
  • BIG DEAL!

    There is a BIG hole in the Tampa Bay area music scene......

    1 year ago
  • Dave Gradl

    i has been two months since Matt left us. I really miss him.

    1 year ago
  • Stevie

    I still don't know what to say...

    1 year ago
  • Luzifire

    So sorry...  Will keep you in mind, Matt...

    2 years ago
  • Midnight- RIP Angel~4-2…

    Matt will always be remembered...loved and adored...his music will last for eternity! He and Midnight are together forever!

    2 years ago
  • Zeke

    "Don't you know, you are a shooting star"

    With love and sympathy...Rest in Peace now and forever Matthew. 

    2 years ago
  • Barbara Teston

     I will always remember the good times from the years we were together.  I hope you find inner peace and contentment in the afterlife Matt

    2 years ago
  • Ayteg Bey

    WHY WHY ? :(
    Rest in peace Matt ...

    2 years ago
  • Ron Connor

    R.I.P my friend

    2 years ago
  • Kipp McGhee

     Ive known Matt since I was 10 years old..tragic loss... his music will always be remembered. Ill never forget the day he brought "change of venue" over to my house to listen to...I will be in largo this saturday to pay my respects. who is running this page?

    2 years ago
  • Tage Rocker

    wow...i dont know what to say,,,i just found out moments ago of your loss matt.....you are so sorely missed already. 

    2 years ago
  • Terry LeFevre

    Matt, you will be missed by so many people all over the world. By those of us who knew you and by those who only knew you through your music, Rest in Peace, my friend. 

    2 years ago
  • Velvet Jones

    Matt is smellin' Gods glove now......RIP, Matt.

    2 years ago
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