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Christopher Michael Oliva (April 3, 1963 – October 17, 1993) was an American musician who was the lead guitarist and co-founder of the heavy metal band Savatage. During his lifetime, he released seven studio albums and one EP with the band.
Oct 17, 2023 · We look at the career, technique and melodic approach of one of electric guitar’s largely forgotten masters: Savatage's Criss Oliva
Savatage ( / ˈsævətɑːʒ /) is an American heavy metal band founded by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1979 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The band was first called Avatar, [1] but, shortly before the release of their debut album Sirens (1983), [2] they changed their name to Savatage, as Avatar was already taken by at least one other band.
Nov 28, 2018 · There's another guitarist, however, whose presence is felt at each and every TSO show, from the songs the band performs to the merchandise they offer for sale - Criss Oliva, who died 25 years ago last month at the age of 30.
Oct 18, 2023 · His wife, Dawn, survived the crash, but Oliva was killed instantly. Savatage guitarist Chris Caffery penned an open letter to Oliva on the 30th anniversary of his passing and shared it via social media along with some photos. Read the message below.
Nov 29, 2018 · In a new Music Radar retrospective on his career, SAVATAGE guitarist Criss Oliva — who was killed by a drunk driver 25 years ago last month — is praised by TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick and...
Oct 17, 2006 · As most SAVATAGE fans know, in the early morning hours of October 17, 1993 Criss Oliva and Dawn were en route to the Livestock Festival in Zephyrhills, Florida when tragedy struck. They...
May 28, 2008 · Famous For: Writing some of the most intelligent metal of the 80s, having a superb BIG metal tone, a truly distinctive sound and style. Infamous For: Being tragically killed on October 17th 1993 at the age of 30. Criss was driving in his car with his wife when an oncoming car crossed the median and struck Criss' 1982 Mazda RX7 head-on killing ...
Christopher "Criss" Michael Oliva (April 3, 1963 - October 17, 1993) was born in Pompton Plains, NJ. He was the lead guitarist in, and co-founder of, the band Savatage. Criss was the youngest of four children, the next eldest being brother Jon Oliva, with whom he formed the band. Savatage.
Christopher Michael “Criss” Oliva (April 3, 1963 – October 17, 1993) was an American musician who was the lead guitarist and co-founder of Savatage. During his lifetime, he...
