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Criss Oliva (of Savatage) Fan Made Memorial Video

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Criss Oliva, guitarist of Savatage, died tragically when a drunk driver, on their 7th DUI offense, crossed over and slammed into Criss' car, killing him instantly and wounding Criss' wife, Dawn (who also recently passed away). This is in memory of Criss Oliva, who in my mind and heart, lives on forever.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: PeterTheRanger

Length: 09:55
Rating: 4.96
Views: 32515

Tags: Criss  Jon  Memorial  Oliva  Savatage  TSO  

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PeterTheRanger (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Glas you enjoyed it. On this video there's a video response of another video I did splicing Savatage videos together and using a song from JON OLIVA'S PAIN.
PeterTheRanger (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I can't say I have heard of FIREWIND or Gus G - I will certainly hunt down some of their music and give them a whirl.
roccotanto (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
simply awesome. i have tears from this. i lived and played music in tampa for 20 years. i knew this guy and his brother. RIP.
metalmaniac41 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Hey there Petertheranger i wanted to get ur opinion on another young guitarist by the name of Gus.G of the band Firewind Im sure you've heard of them. Gus G is another young very talented guitarist who also plays with alot of power and emotion, his style kinda reminds me of Chris. I think his style is similar, check him out , and let me know what u think. STAY METAL!!
PeterTheRanger (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Hey! No need for apologies! The fact that you remember Criss and shared your words is good enough for me! I love to know he's still remembered and missed.
BlashyrkhPwns (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Sry for that,i almost forgot to congratulate Peter!Peter you've done excellent work with the vid.keep it up mate:)
BlashyrkhPwns (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
This amazing,great-talented gutarist,and also low-profile person is a big loss for the world of music and the whole world.i'm big Savatage fan,and i'm still pissed off with this drunk driver who took Criss' life in a second.R.I.P. Criss,your music...and you,will remain forever in our hearts.
PeterTheRanger (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I completely agree with you. I have had the good fortune of seeing them live, several times, while Criss was still with us. Amazing person, amazing talent - to be sure.
metalmaniac41 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
thank u 4 the response,peter, I've been a fan of Chris Oliva and Savatage sinse I first heard Hall Of the Mountain King after that I was hooked.There r alot of great technical guitar players out there,when I first heard Chris I was like HOLY SHIT WHO IS THIS GUY?I haven't heard anyone play with so much power and emotion. He had a style all his own, one of my favorate solos is Gutter Ballet it almost makes u want to cry, he draws u in and doesn't let up.I truly do miss hearing him play.
PeterTheRanger (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thanks for the awesome compliment! Glad people such as yourself remember the power and magic of Criss Oliva.

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