O.A.R. (short for
Of a Revolution) is an
American rock, jam band founded in 1996 in
Rockville, Maryland. The band consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Marc Roberge, drummer Chris Culos, guitarist Richard On, bassist Benj Gershman and saxophonist/guitarist Jerry DePizzo. Together, the band has released eight studio albums, including their latest release,
The Rockville LP, in June 2014. The band is well known for their live shows and extensive summer touring, and have released five records of various live performances to date. 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
The Ohio State University where they met the fifth member, saxophonist/guitarist Jerry DePizzo from
Youngstown, Ohio.