Farewell Paul O'Neill

Paul O'Neill has died at age 61. He was the creator of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. According to the band's Facebook statement below, he died of a chronic illness.

As a promoter and composer, O'Neill helped launch major careers. He did a lot of work with Aerosmith in the early days and made their album Classics Live 1 and Classics Live 2 a reality, for which I will be forever grateful. An incredible loss.

Comments

[Gary]

This sucks. Guy was a visionary. First with Savatage, then with what became the annual cash cow that it TSO. I remember the first time I heard Savatage (way back when) and thought "God Damn, this is good. Who the hell is this"?? Reminded me of early Rainbow and Deep Purple mashed together. RIP Paul, may you be dancing the gutter ballet in a better place, and thanks for all the kick ass music and shows you were responsible for. 👍

[Him]

Nicely put, Gary. Nicely put.