Jon Oliva

American heavy metal singer (born 1960)

John Nicholas "Jon" Oliva (born July 22, 1959) is an American composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer. He is best known as the co-founder, keyboardist and lead vocalist of the 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, who had worked with many of the rock world's biggest acts, referred to Oliva in numerous interviews as the single greatest vocalist/musician he has ever worked with.

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Jon Oliva was born on Friday, 22 July 1960 in Bronx, New York, USA. His full name at birth was John Nicholas Oliva. He is best known as a musician. Oliva's country of citizenship (nationality) is Italian. Jon Oliva is 64 years old and his zodiac star sign is Cancer.

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Full name at birth	John Nicholas Oliva	edit
Claim to fame	Founder and lead vocalist of Savatage	edit
Date of birth	22 July 1960	edit
Place of birth	Bronx, New York, USA	edit
Age	64
Occupation	Musician, Vocalist	edit
Occupation category	Musician	edit
Nationality	Italian	edit

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Gender	Male	edit
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Religion	religion
Zodiac sign	Cancer
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Jon Oliva is known for his role in the film Instant Family (2018) as writer: "Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)".

He is also known for his role in the documentary SHOT! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock (2016) as writer: "Hall of the Mountain King".

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Albums (2)

Songs (90)

Magazines (3)

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Filmography (43)

Fans (1)

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