In the Summer of 1985 Portman , Zelowitz , Stamatatos , and Laipeneiks formed The Mr. T Experience .
He also met Alex Laipeneiks , who had been a high school friend of Portman 's younger brother .
In the Summer of 1985 Portman , Zelowitz , Stamatatos , and high school friend formed The Mr. T Experience .
He also met Alex Laipeneiks , who had been a high school friend of Portman 's younger brother .