Jon Oliva

Jon Oliva
Jon Oliva
	Oliva at Wacken Open Air 2015
Background information
Birth name	John Nicholas Oliva
Born	July 22, 1959 (age 64); The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres	Heavy metal; progressive metal; symphonic metal;
Occupation(s)	Singer; musician; songwriter;
Instrument(s)	Vocals; piano; keyboards; guitar; bass;
Years active	1978–present
Member of	Savatage; Trans-Siberian Orchestra;
Formerly of	Doctor Butcher; Jon Oliva's Pain;
Website	jonoliva.net

John Nicholas "Jon" Oliva (born July 22, 1959)^[1] is an American singer and musician. He is best known as the co-founder, keyboardist and lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Savatage, which he co-founded with his younger brother Criss Oliva. Since 1996 he has also been a songwriter, musician and vocalist in Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Producer Paul O'Neill referred to Oliva in numerous interviews as the single greatest vocalist/musician he has ever worked with.^[2]

^ |url=https://bravewords.com/news/jon-oliva-details-of-upcoming-50th-birthday-bash-revealed-tickets-now-available |access-date=July 21, 2023
^ Orangeleader, Texas, April 28, 2011

[1] |url=https://bravewords.com/news/jon-oliva-details-of-upcoming-50th-birthday-bash-revealed-tickets-now-available |access-date=July 21, 2023

[2] Orangeleader, Texas, April 28, 2011

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