Criss Oliva

Criss Oliva
Oliva in 1991
Background information
Born
Christopher Michael Oliva

(1963-04-03)April 3, 1963
Pompton Plains, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 1993(1993-10-17) (aged 30)
Thonotosassa, Florida, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1978–1993
Formerly ofSavatage

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.

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