Criss Oliva

Guitarist

Birthday April 3, 1963

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Pequannock, NJ

DEATH DATE Oct 17, 1993 (30)

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About

Founding member and guitarist of the heavy metal band Savatage. His albums with the band include The Dungeons are Calling, Fight for the Rock, and Sirens.

Before Fame

He and his brother Jon played gigs around the United States before they formed Savatage.

Trivia

He was killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver.

Family Life

He was born in New Jersey and raised in California and Florida.

Associated With

His unique guitar work earned him many fans, including Dave Mustaine of Megadeth.