Trans-Siberian Orchestra

YEAR FORMED/
HOMETOWN:
1995; New York City
MAIN MEMBERS:
Paul O'Neill (founder, producer, songwriter), Robert Kinkel (keyboards, co-production, co-writing), John Middleton (bass), John Oliva (piano, keyboards, bass), Chris Caffery (guitar), Jeff Plate (drums) and Al Pitrelli (formerly with Asia and Alice Cooper; guitar). Group also includes 60-piece orchestra and chorus.
NOTES:
O'Neill has produced for rock bands including Aerosmith, and was a concert promoter for Bon Jovi, Madonna, Sting and others.
WEB SITE:
www.trans-siberian.com
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA'S DI-NAMIX CHART HISTORY:
Album/Single Photo
Debut
Date
Peak
Wks
Title
(Songwriter(s)) Label & Catalog No.
12/23/00
28
2
1. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Lava/Atlantic Album 92736 (1996 RELEASE)
12/15/01
(Re-entry)
32
3
2. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Lava/Atlantic Promo EP 300370
12/13/03
(Re-entry)
30
3
3. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Lava/Atlantic Promo EP 300370
12/13/03
35
3
4. Whoville Medley (Perfect Christmas Night/Grinch)
(Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel, Jon Oliva) Interscope Soundtrack 907652 (2000 RELEASE)
12/11/04
(Re-entry)
28
3
5. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Lava/Atlantic Promo EP 300370
12/10/05
(Re-entry)
33
4
6. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Lava/Atlantic Promo EP 300370
12/16/06
(Re-entry)
36
3
7. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Lava/Atlantic Promo EP 300370
12/8/07
(Re-entry)
35
4
8. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Lava/Atlantic Promo EP 300370
12/13/08
(Re-entry)
36
3
9. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Lava/Atlantic Promo EP 300370
12/25/10
(Re-entry)
37
1
10. Christmas Eve - Sarajevo 12/24
(O'Neill, Kinkel, Oliva) Christmas Eve And Other Stories (Lava/Atlantic) 1996 RELEASE