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Article: Rock Band O.A.R. to Perform for Service Members on USO Tour to the Persian Gulf

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August 21, 2007
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Contact: Oname Thompson of USO, +1-703-908-6471, othompson@uso.org

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Music sensation Of A Revolution, also known as O.A.R., will soon take its island- vibe roots rock sound to service men and women stationed in the Persian Gulf on a USO/MNC-I expeditionary entertainment tour. This is the first USO tour for O.A.R., who will perform a medley of hit songs and visit with troops.

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Performing the theme song for ABCs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, O.A.R. has gained widespread popularity since its humble beginnings in 1996, playing in the basement of drummer Chris Culos ...

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