Trans-Siberian Orchestra is preparing to bring its Ghosts of Christmas Eve show to the BOK Center in Tulsa this holiday season. Founding guitarist Al Pitrelli said the band’s success is rooted in late creator Paul O’Neill’s vision.

“I had nothing to do with it, I promise,” Pitrelli said. “This is just the chemistry of a family, of a great bunch of friends, of a great bunch of people who wanted to be part of Paul O'Neill's world.”

He added that O’Neill’s vision continues to guide them decades later. “He wanted it to last forever, and we're approaching at least the 4th decade of it,” Pitrelli said. “So I don't have an answer for you other than we're very grateful and very blessed, but this is all part of Paul's big picture.”

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