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Jon Oliva's Pain

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a.k.a. JOP or J.O.P.

Progressive Hard Rock - Heavy Metal Project, officially formed following the Criss Oliva Memorial Show in October of 2003 and solidified with the subsequent release of their first CD, "Tage Mahal" in 2004. It is the combination of Jon Oliva, and the former members of Circle II Circle. JOP played together for the first time that night during the show that honored Criss Oliva


Current members

Jon Oliva — vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar (2003–present)
Bill Hudson — guitar (2014–present)
Joe Diaz — guitar (2012–present)
Jason Jennings — bass (2012–present)
Christopher Kinder — drums, backing vocals (2003–present)

Former members

Matt LaPorte — guitar (2003–2011; died 2011)
Shane French — guitar (2005–2007)
Tom McDyne — guitar (2007–2012)
Jerry Outlaw — guitar (2004–2005, 2010–2011, 2012–2014)
Kevin Rothney — bass, backing vocals (2003–2012)
John Zahner — keyboards (2004–2009)

Touring members

Jason Gaines — bass (2010–2011)

Guest members

Steve "Doc" Wacholz (drums) (guest on 'Tage Mahal)
Ralph Santolla (guitars) (guest on Global Warning)

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