Although some music fans probably thought the idea of mixing progressive /
symphonic metal with Christmas music was a bad idea, producer / manager /
composer Paul O’Neill’s musical project Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) became
one of the most successful acts in Christmas music history, selling millions of
albums and turning holiday music into spectacular live rock shows that were
performed around the world. Founded in Tampa, Florida by Paul O’Neill, he
recruited Savatage members Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli along with keyboardist /
co-producer Robert Kinkel to create the core creati...