3 Criss Oliva Licks From 1987

[@johnoliva5014]

Dave ,,this Jon Oliva I want to personally thank you for recognizing my brother criss he was amazing and very underrated,, something not a lot of people don't no criss was totally self taught he never had a music lesson ever ,again thank you

[@Tlasheen]

Hey Jon Thank you for the music which formed the longest portion of my life. I have always been a die hard fan of Savatage esp when Criss was the guitar sound of the band. would love to have a quick chat if your time permits someday. My regards from Egypt " The ghost in the runis fan" if you remember

[@RScott413]

Jon, August 30, 1990, Seattle WA, Ballard Firehouse. Before your show you came out to the FLOOR of this joint and had Long Island Iced Teas with us. You were just like any other guy and you kept looking at the stage and saying something like "this stuff is going to grenade" or something like that. It wasn't any longer than 20 minutes of fun for us with you on the floor that I won't ever forget. Jon Oliva... on the floor of a Rock bar just drinking before the show as if you were one of us. Never will forget it.

[@collinfarnes8752]

Jon, if this is really you. I was reading your interview with Blabbermouth, and I wanted to offer my condolences for all your recent losses. You’ve endured so much throughout your life that I can’t even begin to imagine. For what it’s worth though, I wanted to tell you that what you, Criss, and the rest of the band did is inspiring and will live on. I’m 20 years old, but I recently discovered Savatage. It astounded me that you guys aren’t more well known. The passion that you put into your voice, and the style Criss developed on the guitar are truly magical. What I wouldn’t give to hear “When the Crowds are Gone” again for the first time, and the cherry on top was when I found out that Savatage started TSO. I guess what I’m trying to say is if you’re feeling down (as life has given you justification to do so), I hope it helps a little to know it wasn’t for nothing. Savatage and TSO are still reaching new people. Hopefully, one day, you, your brother, and the rest of the band will get the recognition you all deserve. Thank you for so many wonderful songs.

[@sadwingsraging3044]

Best Metal EVER.

[@Deathmetaltattoos]

Savatage is the best

[@darkstar3072]

Criss Oliva is a severely underrated guitarist thank you for bringing attention to him!

[@mgdarenz]

My favorite guitarist of all time.

[@michaelpanos6297]

Mine too

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Same

[@erkjan]

Yes

[@erkjan]

yes

[@gordonshumway8030]

very underrated band in a class of its won and Criss was a BIG part of it

[@michaelsavage752]

One of my favorite guitarists of all time. I cried when both he and Randy Rhoads passed away tragically.

[@777gitarguy]

I love the way you are choosing guitarists that don't have the recognition that they deserve, and are highlighting some of their killer licks! Great job!!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you! I figured I could try to shed some light on some lesser-known, but still important guitarists. It's noticeable that the usual gang of greats always get coverage and attention, but there are so many guitarists out there that are barely known or remembered. Thanks again and stay tuned... : )

[@joerobinson2538]

I think this is what separates David’s channel from the rest (among other things including pushing things further and totally exploring licks and ideas). So refreshing is an understatement!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you Joe - that's awesome and makes me feel good! : ) \m/ ROCK AND ROLL \m/

[@ThrashRebel]

William Neupert, yep. If it weren’t for this video I probably wouldn’t have learned who Criss Oliva was.

[@LateNightLessons]

He was a badass and a HUGE Randy Rhoads fan too! : )

[@badhabitz69]

Chris Oliva was such a fantastic melodic guitarist. Criminally underrated as a player, but respected and loved by all fans of who have ever listened to any Savatage album.

[@kungflucious2144]

RAISE THE FIST OF THE METAL CHILD

[@joerobinson2538]

Thanks Dave! Chris is another guitarist that is totally overlooked and totally smoking!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and I totally agree! He was a MONSTER player. : )

[@paulburrows7908]

I saw Criss live on the "Gutter Ballet" tour in 1990, one of my all time favorite guitarists.

[@pdooley730]

Hall of the mountain king is one of the best metal albums ever recorded!

[@dawnoftheshred7757]

Criss had INCREDIBLE legato technique.. had every bit the fluidity lynch had. His bends and picking techniques were also on point... a certain level of emotion in his playing that alot of guitarist couldn't seem to grasp.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

That came from his background in other styles than metal - I have seen VHS footage of Criss playing acoustic guitar with his brother Jon that I can only really describe as "jazz fusion" and it was terrifying (in a good way) - Buckethead is probably the only guy I can think of that is around now that can go from weird little jazz chords to full on Shawn Lane ultra speed like Criss Oliva could. Maybe Paul Gilbert but Paul and Buckethead still lack Criss' ferocity.

[@domsrecords6353]

My favorite band and guitarist!🤘🤘

[@LateNightLessons]

He was a great player and is a misunderstood legend! : )

[@zachalpin9429]

Same here!

[@DirkRadloff]

Thank you for reminding the guitar-world on the great Chris Oliva

[@allenlocke1935]

Edge Of Thorns was my favorite album from them. His tone was incredible on that release! The sound of a raging 4X12 cab just can't be beat! I'd love to see a lesson of that entire album. Riffs, solos and gear used. How it was recorded....everything! Thanks for the teaser!!!!!!!!!

[@scottpeters4401]

Savatage turned into Trans Siberian Orchestra....Criss Oliva was a great player...Thanks for this video...cool licks..

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and I always forget that fact - they did turn into TSO. : ) Vocalist Jon Oliva and producer Paul O'Neill totally lit that torch and kept it burning in memory of Criss - good call man! \m/ Rock on \m/

[@scottpeters4401]

Late Night Lessons and sadly,Paul O’Neil passed away recently....I always loved Criss’s tone...especially on Hall of the Mountain King....cool stuff...

[@LateNightLessons]

He was a monster player and that's sad to hear about Paul. He worked with a number of groups, but something interesting happened when he hooked up with Savatage and you could tell that he REALLY liked the music, band members, and material they created. Good stuff! Rock on bro\m/

[@scottpeters4401]

Late Night Lessons just stumbled across your channel...I really enjoyed your Def Leppard riffs too...we have very similar taste in music....keep it up....by the way,what amp are you playing thru??

[@LateNightLessons]

That's great to hear and very cool - thanks! I recently created a tone/amp video that showcases what I'm playing through as I've had a lot of messages and comments about that (so far). Look for the two episodes of "Brewster's Millions of Rants" Guitar Tone & Amps episodes (on the Late Night Lessons channel) and you'll see what I'm using and learn a little bit more too! Thanks again and ROCK ON\m/

[@CYON4D]

Criss was a great rock/metal guitar player. Wish he was still with us and kept making awesome music.

[@BCTTV_DTJ]

OMG you did a Criss Oliva lesson. I love you!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you!!! : ) \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@wathmas]

Criss is so underrated it it criminal , thanks for the licks..

[@jackdough8164]

I’d say more unrecognized over underrated. Anyone who knows savatage knows how amazing he was and most hard rock/metal musicians out there know about him. Just not enough people know about this band and how amazing he was

[@andreslaurito9031]

I never in a million years would have thought anyone would be doing a review of Criss Olivia’s playing! Ever. Had to fish for info. Thank you David!! Criss was one of my guitar hero’s back in the day. And also their use of down tuning was ahead of their time in my opinion.

[@kellylee5842]

Great video again Dave excellent job Chris was definitely one of the most underrated guitarists ever the guy was a phenomenal musician Chris and his brother John both are excellent musicians Savatage went on to become Trans-Siberian Orchestra which is still one of the highest grossing bands or acts Act s i n music scene

[@kellylee5842]

Today

[@kellylee5842]

Today

[@pbaloff]

He definitively brought lower tuning to 80's but Black Sabbath did that decades before, don't forgot that.

[@skysea333]

Chris never had one music lesson in his life .. he was completely self-taught I still carry the coin Chris gave me that he used to practice with ...he played with custom made stainless steel picks. Miss you Chris.

[@michaelsmilek2404]

I have his pick The stainless steel pick he gave at show @ The Country Club In L.A.!

[@michaelsmilek2404]

I have his pick The stainless steel pick he gave at show @ The Country Club In L.A.!

[@skysea333]

@@michaelsmilek2404 Cool share Michael! Chris was very generous ...Jon used to forge Chris's signature and laugh about it, lol.

[@TalismanRocks]

Savatage was awesome! "Summer's Rain" and "Gutter Ballet" are off the hook - he was such a great player and his brother Jon an equally talented vocalist.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

I agree. Both Oliva brothers were a force of nature and Savatage as a band (especially in the 80's) were never given their due credit really until recently.

[@bustercrack788]

Only just discovered this guy and am loving his work . Three great licks again . Keep em coming - I may yet prove competent on the axe .

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and I'm glad you liked this one. Criss was a monster player and had so many cool ideas hiding up his sleeve. Thanks for watching and for this comments too! Rock on\m/

[@madearl]

Thank you for this. Criss and Jon have enriched my life with their music, it's nice to see them get recognition.

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Thank you so much for this David. Criss had a monster tone all to himself. He loved Randy and Eddie and would play all day to take their inspiration to come up with his own style. He was taken from us way too soon. Thank you again for the great stuff your doing. Maybe some Mark Reale (RIOT) next he is another overlooked monster player.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you again and I'll see what I can do with this request too! Riot rocked! Take care and thanks again!

[@tcollier5460]

Criss was a fantastic player...Gone too soon...R.I.P.

[@LateNightLessons]

I totally agree! He had plenty more to say/play and I can't help but wonder what he would've done. : ( Thanks for watching!

[@scottiejsrockrollsports5547]

I was lucky enough to have gotten to see him live when they were on tour in support of there Streets album. The whole band was amazing but he was the star. Just a awsome player and showman. RIP Criss

[@LateNightLessons]

Wow - that's awesome! : ) Rock on!

[@kellylee5842]

Cool

[@kellylee5842]

Great job brother

[@gneric85]

I only got to see them once in El Paso, TX @ The Big Apple. Small club and we were barely able to get in. HUGE fan ever since that nite.

[@tat2kat70]

Criss Oliva is my all time favorite musician! I still listen to Savatage weekly! I feel sorry for anyone who has not experienced his genius! I get goose bumps everytime I hear Criss's music!

[@philipweber404]

Great lesson! Criss is a woefully under appreciated guitarist and has always been one of my favorite players. Great to finally see some lessons on his style. Keep up the great work🤘🤘

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and rock on! : )

[@mura_guitar]

I discovered your channel from the KZbin recommendation. Detailed explanation of the awesome licks are easy to understand. And there's a respect to the band and Criss Oliva. I like your channel.

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Basically everything Criss Oliva ever wrote is my favourite Savatage song.

[@hannibalheyes339]

I know you're right!

[@gungriffen]

I know SAVATAGE! My dad gave me his Hall of the Mountain King cassette when I was a kid in the early 90s.

[@jpmcmullan8666]

I’m a HUGE fan of the channel and a MASSIVE fan of Criss Oliva. He’s probably my third favorite guitarist. I can’t believe it took me so long to find this video.

[@ColeDeBeers.]

Thank you so much for this. Anyone who is a Savatage fan knows how dynamic and well rounded he was. From his shredding skills to his melodic acoutic pieces. He defintely wasn't a one trick pony. I never understood why he was ignored by guitar magazines.(guitar player, guitar world) back in tbe day. Before the internet i couldnt afford guitar lessons so i would read tab and learn songs from said magazines. Never recall a single tab or interview from Criss/Savatage.

[@EarthAltar]

Great lesson, Dave. I was lucky enough to see Savatage around that time ('87-'88) open for Dio. Some killer shreds that night.

[@LateNightLessons]

Man, that's awesome! I never got to see Savatage, but I can only imagine what that was like live and in person. VERY cool! : )

[@josearalat]

You are the most knowledgeable guitarist I've seen. Knowledgeable and effortlessly. It is a pleasure to watch you play.

[@chrisvalkyrion7656]

Finally someone who knows really good and underrated guitar players from back in the day....you do a great job, keep it up!!

[@brettshawver2983]

Criss Oliva is in my top 10 of all time favorite guitarists! Hall of the Mountain King is my favorite album. I spent a lot of hours with the turntable picking up the needle over & over trying to get those songs under my fingers. When HOTMK 1st came out I was blown away! Criss had that fluid legato with his melodic playing that just shreds!! Savatage is one of the most overlooked bands deserving way more recognition. TSO has turned a lot of people on to Savatage & Chris Caffery who plays in TSO & tours with them on the east coast is a MONSTER! Definitely check out Chris Caffery's stuff & Jon Oliva's band Pain is amazing!! I've seen TSO every Christmas season since 1998. It's a Christmas tradition for my family. If you've never seen TSO YOU HAVE TO GO! Just amazing! Thanks for sharing the licks! Excellent video as always dude! Keep doing the good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!🤘😁🤘

[@woodchuk1]

Yet another reason I’ve subscribed to your channel, David. Criss was EASILY in the same league as Van Halen and all the rest of them. Although he was undeniably influenced by Eddie and Randy Rhoads, his style went so much further than those two. Throughout the eight albums he did with Savatage, I hear bits and pieces of not only EVH and Rhoads, but also Uli Roth, Michael Schenker, Steve Howe, and maybe even a little Al Di Meola and Terry Kath. Yet despite the numerous influences, his playing always sounded fresh and anything but derivative - and just like Randy, I’m left wondering what he’d be doing now if he were still with us. I’d probably go so far as to say he’s earned a permanent spot in my top 5 favorite guitarists of all time, in any genre. Keep on spreading the word about some of the lesser known guitar greats...your efforts are much appreciated! 🤘🏻

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Criss was heavily influenced by Schenker and Uli John Roth. I also agree that he took what EVH and Randy were doing and made it a thousand fold more aggressive. There was a very unique measure of prettiness to his stuff that I haven't heard anywhere else, he had a lot of melodic ideas that no amount of technical skill can ever really replicate - you either have that or don't and no one else did.

[@ryant3600]

One of my all time Fav's. Been listening to Savatage since the early 80's. Criss and Randy Rhoads are sorely missed..

[@jacobmcgeorge2189]

Savatage actually had a handful of albums after his death that weren't too bad.

[@kellybrincks]

Dead Winter Dead is a stone cold classic

[@vinniegorman8321]

Agree, I love all of their work with him, but Wake of Magellan is fantastic!

[@DominicAirola]

Yeah I love all the albums after his death too, a lot of his unused riffs were discovered by Jon who used them on those albums and JOP

[@Coles-bootleg-vids]

I was gonna comment on that but wanted to double check to see if anyone else knew this too.

[@rudyrodriguez3125]

@@Coles-bootleg-vids Absolutely- Even after Criss's Death- Classic Savatage album releases. Handful of Rain, Dead Winter, Wake of Magellan and Poets and Madmen. All Classic. And never forget Savatage did continue in a new project Trans-Siberian Orchestra...Sarajevo ..\m/

[@shane2613]

Dude, I love this channel. Just discovered it and see you've covered Randy Rhoads and now Criss Oliva? Hell yeah!

[@eventidewinds]

Criss Oliva, for me still the greatest! thx for that very cool video!

[@LateNightLessons]

I totally agree and thanks for watching too! : )

[@Guitar6874]

Awesome!!!! Don’t think anyone has ever done a lesson in relation to Mr. Olivia.......keep the cool lessons coming!!!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you for watching and for this comment too! : ) Stay tuned as more stuff is coming soon!!!

[@Nasosdag]

SUCH a wonderful and underrated player and band! Thank you for this video!

[@jensnilsson1507]

30 years since Criss passed away today. Rest in peace, legend.

[@michaelsmilek2404]

Criss Olivia is my most favorite guitarist besides Ronnie LeTkro. Then Vitto! Amazing channel Brother!

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Much respect for choosing Savatage. So underrated.

[@MichaelSkelton]

The interlude part of "Hall of the Mountain King" is so bad ass in my book. Love your channel, such a great concept and inspirational video series!

[@1adam123]

I was fortunate enough to see them at the El Casino Ballroom circa '92 in Tucson Az.. It was the most amazing venue I've ever been to. There might of been 500 people there max. When Jon and Chris came out and played The Dungeons Are Calling, btw I'm an arms length away from them, I just about shit! Stellar performance from a great band. TSO carries Chris's legacy.

[@allentroxel9719]

Savatage is terribly underrated. Long live Criss Oliva.

[@AyBi_Studio]

The most unique sounding player. Also, his tone was amazing. I've never heard a sound like his and probably never will.

[@richb6291]

Wonderful lesson David your level of research and skill in tutoring is superb .Chris was a excellent player ,loved his playing. Thanks for this.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thanks Richard and I do what I can! I figured Criss needed some attention, as I haven't really seen ANYONE talking about him recently. As much as I love Vai, Malmsteen, Satriani, and the gang, there are a lot of great players out there that are barely mentioned or even remembered. I think it's more interesting to focus on these lesser-known players, instead of just rehashing what's already been rehashed. : ) Thanks again buddy!

[@SeekNTruth]

New to your channel. Great lesson and I agree that Chris was an incredible player. Had a huge influence on my playing.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

That second lick is something I used to hear Lynch playing A LOT in live solos. Check out the "Paris Is Burning" live track from the first Dokken album. It starts with the end part of his solo and, about 30 seconds in, he plays a near-identical descending lick. Very cool. Another great post.

[@garyfrench1508]

Always had a deep respect for Criss, his brother Jon, Doc, JLM, even Keith C. when we were all kids, I knew there was something special about them the first time I heard them play as a 3 piece (Avatar) at the theater in Clwr, Fl..Jon was singing I Am The Walrus, I was bought and sold that very day. Lots of great memories in those rehearsal garages in Olsdmar, Jon. Keep on keeping on, it was fun chatting with you walking into Amalie one early morning as I got my crew ready to build your TSO concert. RIP Paul O'Neil. Oh and that Gary Smith is a cool cat as well. ✌ Peace.

[@KingTabor]

This is so cool that I subscribed w/o even hearing any notes

[@ozankaya]

Criss - never forgotten

[@vitalygolub9716]

Excellent analysis! Got all of Criss' essence in this video. IMHO absolutely original guitar player, along the same line as Blackmore and Schenker

[@kellybrincks]

Savatage! Instant subscribe. I have to say this in capital letters... I Fing LOVE SAVATAGE. CRISS IS UNDERATED... That is all

[@rockarena666]

Thank you for this! Criss was so awesome!

[@dougg1259]

Chris Oliva and savatage were awesome I saw them live in Seattle three times and met Chris and talked to him for about 15 minutes or so and got all of them to sign the back of hall of the mountain king album cover photocopied photo , one of the best and coolest band's ever , very awesome guitarist Chris Oliva was one of the best metal guitarist ever !!! Gone way too soon like so many other's like randy rhoads and so on !!!

[@LateNightLessons]

Wow - that's outstanding! : o You met him! He was a truly gifted player and musician and gone WAY too soon! Take care and rock on\m/

[@dougg1259]

@@LateNightLessons , I didn't just meet and talk to Chris Oliva , I also talked to Jon Oliva the singer and Steve doc wacholtz and got all three of their autographs , I couldn't find the bassplayer I don't know where he was Johnny lee Middleton he was the only one I couldn't find , I am also a pretty awesome guitarist and songwriter myself as well and i play rock , metal , blues, classical ,flamenco , Spanish, rockabilly and even a little country as well , I like to play all styles of guitar because I never ever wanted to be tied down to just one style of music so I learn and play as many styles as I can , savatage was one of the best bands I've ever seen or heard and live they were friggen awesome too !!! All great awesome musician's everyone of them great bunch of guy's !!! They were all a real class act all of them !!!

[@nealdavis7807]

@@LateNightLessons I used to go see my good friend Dan Johnson to burn and he was recording Sirens .He would tell me that Jon would take the guitar from Criss and play a part (he was left handed ) and give the guitar back to Criss who would play it ten times better. In the Wikipedia it says that the Album was recorded in one day but I don't think it was. My memory is going to see Dan and several times him telling me about the recording session . I remember the first EP as Avatar .I know Dan had a bunch of them leftover now they are collectors items.

[@kellybrincks]

Just like Randy, when you hear Criss's guitar tone, you know who it is

[@joelmcgee4405]

Truth🤘

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Well said.

[@Walamonga1313]

Just got back into guitar and music, so finding this channel today was a perfect stroke of luck. Definitely gonna watch the rest of these vids!

[@mrnomad55]

great playing. another great lesson my friend

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and thanks for watching too! : )

[@kyle5709]

Nice video bro! I like your style!!

[@M0lk]

Wow, you have both a good musical taste and a cool teaching and explaining talent.

[@johnroberts838]

Excellent Video, Thank you 👍👍👍. I was told only about Savatage a few months ago, I live in Australia, you really have to go hunting to find some bands but I definitely want to hear their Music! Take care👍. Melbourne, Australia.

[@hawkwind8468]

Great choice Criss Oliva was a real Fiery player and played with so much emotion a big big loss to the guitar world

[@neilpatrickhairless]

"Fiery" is a good description for what he was about. Not a lot of guys get the concept of playing aggressively AND pretty at the same time. Oliva did.

[@laynerpereira2392]

Dope bro! Really cool stuff. Criss was a monster, i really like him, his style of playing and compositions. Today i was listening to Ghost in the Ruins Live album. Cheers from Brazil.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and yeah, Criss was a monster player and so few people know who he was and how well he could play. Rock on and stay tuned for more lessons! : )

[@pushbuttonhorse]

Awesome channel! Thanks!

[@1992YR]

In my opinion, Criss doesn't get the credit he deserves as a guitarist! What a great player! His guitar tone to me is in the Top 5 of All Time! Very Unique! Savatage's Best 2 albums are Hall of the Mountain King and Streets.

[@LateNightLessons]

He really was a great player and I think it was just timing and the fact that their music had more depth and meaning than a lot of that fluffy stuff that was popular at that time. They had grit and chops and were actually writing stories and intense music and I think it was over a lot of listeners heads (at that time). I really respect the fact that they didn't write songs for radio/MTV and were dark and edgy and found their audience and built their fanbase. : )

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Similar in many ways to Fifth Angel and Crimson Glory.

[@bigpapi2658]

Savatage is still in my weekly rotation!!! HOTMK Great album!!!

[@russelltodd2833]

Criss is one of my favorite guitarists ever. I got to meet and hang out with him after a show. He was a super humble guy and told me he didn’t think he was as good as guys like Yngwie. I’d rather listen to Criss play any day.

[@tom12ta]

Another great lesson 😎🍺🍺👍. Any metal enthusiast, that hasn't heard of Savatage,should listen to "The Unholy" on Gutter Ballet, to here Chris smokin' the geetar 😄✨

[@chuckburkett5306]

Excellent playing by the way....

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you again! \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@thomasgray7128]

I also believe that Chris Oliva was a very underated guitarist!! He still is one of my favorite guitarist! R.I.P.

[@Savatanica]

Nice vid.He used to play that lick in all concerts as a bonus.His legato,trademark octave riffs w major chords was/is matchless imo.I made two comp. vids about him and Savatage.My whole life is all about Criss Oliva.I appriciate such efforts praising him and Savatage.Note that Mustaine asked him to join before Marty...

[@jaimericardovargasflorian870]

And then mustaine said i didn't. Why? Criss oliva the one and only he always be my favorite guitarist

[@krimtoychannel4240]

really enjoy your videos ,very well presented. one small suggestion .right at the start of the video while we are looking ar the featured artist's guitar,crank out a wee lick from the guy as a taster of things to come. keep up the great work

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and that's a great idea! I'll see what I can do. : )

[@marcnickolson156]

My favorite band of all time.

[@Surfer_Ninja]

I love your Vids brother. Good Job. Thank you.😎

[@lngodwetrust7117]

First lick: Over the mountain? You teach the kind of rock guitar l like. keep teaching this type of lessons, IF possible. This lessons are RARE!!! Everyone is teaching Satriani, Vai, etc ... and that's fine, but there are many underestimated guitarists or "guitar works" that nobody covers, such as: Dave Prichard from Armored Saint, Ronni Le Tekro from TNT, or Brad Gillis amazing playing on the "Speak of the devil" album with Ozzy. Thanks for posting your lessons.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and yes, that first lick totally has an Over The Mountain vibe. : ) Rock on and thanks for watching!

[@lngodwetrust7117]

@@LateNightLessons I'm not sure, but l have the impression that like me, there's a bunch of people outthere hungry for lessons like this. So far, you are the only one l know on YTube. Again, thanks for posting

[@LateNightLessons]

Wow and thank you so much for these comments! : ) I'm beyond happy to see the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the videos and lessons I've been creating! Thanks again and stay tuned...

[@joeminton5770]

Love Savatage! His death was a tragedy. Then Jon got Matt to play Chris guitar parts and he was amazing, then Matt died. I love Jon Olivia's Pain records and I hate he has had so much tragedy in his life. Great tribute David. Chris was Amazing. Never forgotten

[@xdreampcs8554]

I have Matt's pedalboard from JOP Maniacal Renderings. He was an awesome guy

[@josephkunath4173]

Hear i am watching again. Criss was awesomeness.

[@anthonydavella8350]

Found it!! Thanks David

[@jwebstersmithii7459]

Nice work. Dig your style of teaching.

[@jonenglebright3438]

Awesome

[@tcollier5460]

The second lick sounded like Paris is Burning! Really cool stuff...

[@Skypilot3764]

What made Chriss so great was his counterpoint.

[@timpitts9256]

Thanks for sharing. It might be fun to do 3 licks from Frank Marino, Andre Niere, Jeff Kollman, Alvin Lee, Ian Ackerman

[@deathound98]

Awesome video! Thanks for this! Do some more licks from Criss, there's a lot of cool licks in Gutter Ballet too!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and I'll see what I can do! : )

[@ThrashRebel]

Honestly, I never listened to Savatage or Criss Oliva (& I was born in ‘70). I looked up the Wiki on him. WTF?! The guy that killed him had SEVEN DUIs PRIOR to killing Oliva! He only got FIVE years & only SERVED 18 MONTHS! That is ridiculous! His EIGHTH DUI, resulted in a man-slaughter conviction & received five years. Adding insult to injury letting him out after 18 months. Our judicial system is ridiculous! Regarding his riffs, they are pretty cool. I am going to practice them. I’m going to give Savatage a listen.

[@LateNightLessons]

They were unique and he was an amazing player. : )

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Mark El never too late to find Criss. I will add Sirens andPower of the Night to the above masterpiece mentioned.

[@Ibaneddie76]

Nice one dude!

[@anthonydavella8350]

Criss had a sound all his own. The way he blended blues and metal with all the bends in his runs. So in your face and emotive, just makes you want to smash something LOL. Of course not actually smashing anything Haha

[@zoumpantistv]

Thanks for the tabs!

[@jrgilbert]

Dude what are you doing? Are you on a mission to mine all the dope, but definitely off the beaten path of 80s metal. Savatage Hall of the Mountain King was incredible. The title song and Strange Wings were simply sublime. The song from the next titled album Gutter Ballet were awesome. It is very very cool you doing all these bands. White Lion Vito Bratta, TNT Ronnie LeTekro, Loudness Akira Takasaki and now Savatage. Keep it up. You are going to garner quite the following of those who dig some of the less listened to. I know everyone on here would have that band to suggest, but I have the best and most killer of a criminally overlooked band...Lillian Axe!!! Check them out or revisit whatever the case is for you. Their self Titled, Love + War, Poetic Justice are so amazing. I think if you have never heard them you will find yourself stunned because it is some great stuff. LILLIAN AXE! Definitely check out the song The World Stopped Turning.

[@lorettahookano6139]

Criss was such a melodicly technical musician !

[@manuelrivas3569]

Very cool lesson Chris oliva definitely had his own thing and I agree he was a bad ass player.

[@Los_Santos1985]

Grande homenagem man!!!!

[@markussigfridsson]

What a nice video, and homage to Criss. Subscribing for more of this.

[@13strigoi69]

I believe Mick Box from Uriah Heep was Criss's favorite guitarist from what Jon had said. It's nice to see that both you and Leon Todd covered one of my favorite guitarists.