TransSiberian Orchestra. When Paul O'Neill first conceived Trans-Siberian Orchestra, his goal was as straightforward as it was ambitious. "The whole idea," he explains, "was to create a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries further than any group before, following in the footsteps of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Pink Floyd, the Who...but take it way, way further. " With more than 7 million albums sold TSO has inspired generations of fans to rediscover the multi-dimensional art form of the rock opera. On the road, meanwhile, they have become one of the world's top acts including a recent mention in Billboard magazine as one of the top touring artists of the past decade.
With a $20 million-plus production that has played to over 7 million people in 80+ cities, selling more than $280 million worth of tickets. O’Neill, a New York City native grew up "with a wide-ranging world of musical influences around me," particularly the previously mentioned rock 'n' roll titans. NC Music Factory. Fandango. Netflix. Songza. SiriusXM.