In this Oct. 20, 2006, file photo, Paul O'Neill of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, poses in New York. O'Neill, who founded the progressive metal band, has died. (AP Photo/Jim Cooper) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Paul O’Neill, who founded the progressive metal band Trans-Siberian Orchestra, has died at 61. University of South Florida police spokeswoman Renna Reddick tells The Associated Press that O’Neill was found dead in his room by hotel staff at a Tampa Embassy Suites late Wednesday afternoon.