Paul O'Neill (producer)

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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

  1. ^ Gary Graff: With holiday tour, Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder hopes to spread 'Moments of Joy'. The Oaklandpress, December 25, 2009, accessed April 7, 2017 .
  2. ↑ a b Trans Siberian Orchestra Creator Paul O'Neill Dies At 61. Blabbermouth.net , April 6, 2017, accessed on April 7, 2017 (English).
personal data
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