Paul O'Neill (producer)
Paul O'Neill (born February 23, 1956 in New York City - † April 5, 2017 ) was an American composer , lyricist , guitarist and music producer , who was mainly known through his work with the heavy metal band Savatage and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra became known.
Career
O'Neill began his career as a guitarist in smaller bands until he ventured into the professional music business about 20 years ago as a tour guitarist for the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair . Between 1980 and 1985 he worked for Leber-Krebs inc., A music production company that produced bands such as Aerosmith , AC / DC and Michael Bolton , among others . In the 1980s he mainly worked as a rock promoter in Japan .
In 1986 he began to concentrate fully on songwriting and producing. For example, he produced the Aerosmith album Classics live I and II and the Savatage album Hall of the Mountain King . In further collaboration with Savatage, he developed his own style of rock opera , which was evident in the albums Streets - A Rock Opera and Dead Winter Dead .
Together with Jon Oliva and Robert Kinkel he founded the Trans-Siberian Orchestra , a music project that combines elements of classical and rock music . He is the producer, co-composer and lyricist for this band.
He died of a chronic illness.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Gary Graff: With holiday tour, Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder hopes to spread 'Moments of Joy'. The Oaklandpress, December 25, 2009, accessed April 7, 2017 .
- ↑ a b Trans Siberian Orchestra Creator Paul O'Neill Dies At 61. Blabbermouth.net , April 6, 2017, accessed on April 7, 2017 (English).
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SURNAME | O'Neill, Paul |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American composer, songwriter, and record producer |
DATE OF BIRTH | February 23, 1956 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
DATE OF DEATH | 5th April 2017 |