Trans-Siberian Orchestra is an American rock band founded in 1996 by producer, composer, and lyricist Paul O'Neill, who brought together Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli and keyboardist and co-producer Robert Kinkel to form the core of the creative team. O'Neill died on April 5, 2017. The band gained in popularity when they began touring in 1999 after completing their second album, The Christmas Attic, the year previous. In 2007, the Washington Post referred to them as "an arena-rock juggernaut" and described their music as "Pink Floyd meets Yes and the Who at Radio City Music Hall." TSO has sold more than 10 million concert tickets and over 10 million albums. The band has released a series of rock operas: Christmas Eve and Other Stories, The Christmas Attic, Beethoven's Last Night, The Lost Christmas Eve, their two-disc Night Castle and Letters From the Labyrinth.
Also known as | TSO |
Origin | Tampa, Florida, United States |
Genres | Symphonic metal, progressive rock, heavy metal, Christmas, hard rock, neoclassical metal |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Lava, Atlantic, Rhino, Republic |
Associated acts | Savatage, Jon Oliva's Pain |
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Progressive rock juggernaut notable for their series of rock operas and incredible live shows which feature a string section, a light show, lasers, video screens and moving trusses synchronized to music.
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The band would feature more than 70 different vocalists as part of their lineup over the years. Other instrumentalists included guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, electric violinists and drummers.
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