O.A.R.

O.A.R. (Of a Revolution)
O.A.R. performing at Lincoln Theater in 2015
O.A.R. performing at Lincoln Theater in 2015
Background information
OriginRockville, Maryland, United States
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock, roots rock, heartland rock
Years active1996–present
LabelsVanguard, Wind-up, Lava, Atlantic
MembersMarc Roberge
Chris Culos
Richard On
Benj Gershman
Jerry DePizzo
Websitewww.liveoar.com

O.A.R. (short for Of A Revolution) is an American rock band, founded in 1996 in Rockville, Maryland.[1] The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Marc Roberge, drummer Chris Culos, guitarist Richard On, bassist Benj Gershman, and saxophonist/guitarist Jerry DePizzo. Touring members include trumpet player Jon Lampley and keyboardist Mikel Paris. Together, the band has released ten studio albums. The band is well known for their live shows and extensive summer touring; they have released six live records, with the latest release, Live From Merriweather, in November 2019. Four of the band members grew up in Rockville, Maryland, and attended Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School. After graduating, they went on to study at Ohio State University, where they met the fifth member, saxophonist/guitarist Jerry DePizzo from Youngstown, Ohio.

Their newest album, "The Arcade", was released on July 15, 2022.

  1. ^ Hicks, Robert. "O.A.R. – Biography". www.billboard.com. Rovi. Retrieved 2016-08-08.