Criss Oliva
American guitarist (1963–1993)
Christopher Michael Oliva (April 3, 1963 – October 17, 1993) was an American musician. He was one of the creators of the heavy metal band Savatage. He was the lead guitarist for the band as well. He made seven albums with the band.
Criss Oliva | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Christopher Michael Oliva |
| Born | April 3, 1963 Pompton Plains, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 1993 (aged 30) Thonotosassa, Florida,[1] U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1978–1993 |
| Formerly of | Savatage |
In 1993, Oliva died when a drunk driver hit the car he was in.[2]
Music
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change- Sirens (1983)
- The Dungeons Are Calling (1984)
- Power of the Night (1985)
- Fight for the Rock (1986)
- Hall of the Mountain King (1987)
- Gutter Ballet (1989)
- Streets: A Rock Opera (1991)
- Edge of Thorns (1993)
References
change- ↑ Green, Tony (October 19, 1993). "Associates Mourn Savatage Star". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ↑ "SAVATAGE - Criss Oliva's widow dies". Ultimate Metal - Heavy Metal Forum and Community. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
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