Jon Oliva

John Nicholas "Jon" Oliva (born July 22, 1959) 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.

Jon Oliva
Oliva at Wacken Open Air 2015
Background information
Birth nameJohn Nicholas Oliva
Born (1959-07-22) July 22, 1959
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • bass
Years active1978–present
Member of
  • Savatage
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Formerly of
Websitejonoliva.net
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