 trans-siberian orchestra (tso) is an american progressive rock band founded in 1996 by producer, composer, and lyricist paul o'neill, who brought together jon oliva and al pitrelli (both members of savatage) and keyboardist and co-producer robert kinkel to form the core of the creative team. the band gained in popularity when they began touring in 1999 after completing their second album, the christmas attic the year previous. in 2007, the washington post referred to them as "an arena-rock juggernaut" and described their music as "pink floyd meets yes and the who at radio city music hall." tso has sold more than 10 million concert tickets and over 10 million albums.classicrockmagazine.com nov.07,2013<http://www.trans-siberian.com/about/index.php the band has released a series of rock operas: christmas eve and other stories, the christmas attic, beethoven's last night, the lost christmas eve (the final installment of their christmas trilogy), and their two-disc night castle. trans-siberian orchestra is also known for their extensive charity work and elaborate concerts, which include a string section, a light show, lasers, "enough pyro to be seen from the international space station",mobileproductionmonthly moving trusses, video screens, and effects synchronized to music.soundspike december 7, 2010 both billboard magazine'
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