OHM (band) explained

OHM
Years Active:1998–present
Origin:United States
Genre:Instrumental rock, jazz fusion, progressive metal
Spinoffs:OHMphrey
Current Members:Chris Poland
Robertino "Pag" Pagliari
Carlos Cruz
Past Members:Koko Bermejo
Kofi Baker
Joel Taylor
David Eagle
Nick Menza

OHM (sometimes stylized Ohm: or OHM:) is an American instrumental rock/jazz fusion power trio group fronted by former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and featuring bassist Robertino "Pag" Pagliari. The band was formed in 1998 and has released four studio albums and a live album. OHM also records occasionally as "OHMphrey," a larger ensemble but anchored by Poland and Pagliari.

The band often performs at the Baked Potato jazz club in Studio City, Los Angeles, which is a neighborhood of Los Angeles. On May 21, 2016, drummer Nick Menza died from heart failure while performing on stage with OHM at the Baked Potato jazz club.[1]

OHMphrey

OHMphrey
Origin:United States
Genre:Instrumental rock, progressive metal
Years Active:2008–present
Spinoff Of:OHM
Label:Magna Carta
Associated Acts:Umphrey's McGee, OHM
Current Members:Chris Poland
Jake Cinninger
Joel Cummins
Kris Myers
Robertino Pagliari

OHMphrey is an American instrumental collaborative group formed in January 2008. An offshoot of the band OHM, OHMphrey features three members of the Chicago-based progressive rock jam band Umphrey's McGee (guitarist Jake Cinninger, keyboardist Joel Cummins and drummer Kris Myers) as well as former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and bassist Robertino Pagliari. They have released two studio albums.

Discography

As OHM

As OHMphrey

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Dies At 51. Blabbermouth. May 21, 2016. May 22, 2016.