Rock Hard Greece - Interview with Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE) - Part 2

Sakis Fragos from Rock Hard Greece, did a world exclusive interview with Jon Oliva, heart and soul of SAVATAGE and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, about everything related to both bands. Here's the second part of the interview, where he speaks about very important and unknown so far details of SAVATAGE history.
First part, here: • Rock Hard Greece - Int...
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Edited by Elena Vasilaki ( / elenavasilakiphotography )
0.18 - 8.23 Paul O’ Neill, Savatage Rights, Morrisound Studios
8.26 - 20.54 TSO, Greek musicians and Christmas Eve (12/24)
20.57 - 34.37 Not being allowed to be in Savatage, Michael Schenker in Savatage (?) and the whole BLACK SABBATH story
34.40 - 48.42 Stories behind “Gutter ballet” and “Streets”

[@Savatanica]

I dont want to see him die,i am not ready for it.Great interview , gj , he seems drunk but it makes the interview one of the most honest and fun ones.

[@rockhardgreece3276]

Nobody knows better than the artist himself ;-)

[@urgaalnoir5268]

amazing interview ,all the questions were up to the point , all metal interviews should be done like this !

[@martino5150]

I’m glad the Greek guy let him speak and didn’t interrupt him like Eddie Trunk would

[@stellong4963]

A big respect to this legend

[@stephenchristopher9991]

This interview is INCREDIBLE! WOW!

[@TropicalGardeningCyprus]

This is not just John Oliva. This is D. T. Jesus you're listening to right now.

[@virtuosooo]

Always love hearing Jon's interviews. Always a colorful character and entertaining as can be. I could listen to his stories from the road all day. Can't wait til he finishes the book he's working on so I can get my fill 😎

[@paulkcormier]

TY SO MUCH JON hearing how gutter ballet and crowds was written is stunning and makes sense to me no wonder i am pulled in so long ago i learned alot today ty so much i feel like you made me see things in a new light ty so much schenker is my favorite player i knew criss loved him but my heart leaped when u said he was going to play with you plz ive said that before you need to do a vocal thing for him plz !!! lastly when you talked abou gutter ballet i felt like i was there it seemed and criss was alive ty for that feeling and the sTories about paul are incredible and i now have a huge respect for him what a great person !! we love you jon go get chris caff and show people WHAT A REAL SAVATAGE record is

[@chrissttiiee]

Jon Oliva is a legend.

[@jonldavis]

About time we got to hear from Jon. Romanov was mentioned, that's another one we are waiting for. What's the status of that?

[@jonsche666]

Thank you, this is fucking great!

[@razkrat8803]

trained rats! hilarious. Jon is hilarious as hell. thanks for the interview. :)

[@iutchube]

❤ Jon 🤘

[@danielagado1731]

Jon you don't need backups you are the king of the mountain bow to the king of kings king of the mountain king bow now everyone to the king

[@waynewells359]

Go get some sleep man.

[@mrantonio77ful]

Remember reading the Sabbath story ,Jon/Sabbath Criss was ask to auditioned for Megadeth a the time.

[@jlawkb7639]

Dave Mustaine was quoted saying that wasnt true.

[@waynewells359]

Mustaine is a Liar.

[@adrianwagner336]

holy cowz!! Michael Schenker in Savatage? my mind is blown for the evening 😜🤪🤔

[@razmigkechichian782]

Poor Jon often doesn't make any sense... in the beginning he says he spent 4 weeks on When the Crowds are Gone then by the end of it he says the song came about in 30 minutes.

[@tyrannick]

Ohhhhhh SHIT!

[@panagiotisexplorer213]

Όποτε του χρόνου πάμε Σπόρτινγκ…

[@A_L_E_X_A_N_D_E_R_356]

Fuck...THIS IS NOT AN INTERVIEW.... THAT'S HISTORICAL...MONUMENTAL.. I mean it..soooo much information...Thanks for that... JON! Can't wait to see you live! Don't screw this man! We fckn need you !

[@ctfan1486]

Damn hes wasted

[@bartelbyfloats]

He sounds drunk off his gourd. It's very worrying.

[@philouze1815]

He's a mess. I love him to death, but he's at the end of his rope.

[@bartelbyfloats]

@@philouze1815 For real. And I get it - he's been through a lot of hardship. It's just sad to see how it took its toll.

[@philouze1815]

@@bartelbyfloats The more I think about it, the more it seems to me that he's on a suicide path. Oh well...

[@paulkcormier]

actually he says alot articulates alot of thoughts memories i dont blame him for having a drink if he even did people need to fell so happy we are hearing these stories its like family to me ty jon

[@TheDondoran]

@@philouze1815 That's what I hear too. This is his goodbye. His language is not very subtle in this interview. I love the guy and I wish things were better for him, but I understand where he's at.

[@Neueregel]

Δυστυχώς γλίστρησε ο χοντρός στα βρεγμένα πλακάκια πριν 4 μήνες, και έσπασε πλευρά κτλ., Δύσκολα τα πράγματα. Οπότε δυστηχώς θα καθυστερήσει πολύ το νέο αλμπουμ και η περιοδεία Savatage 2024/2025 . !! Άντε περαστικά ρε Βασιλιά του Βουνού, Mountain King, πρέπει να σε δούμε και να δακρύσουμε πριν μας αποχαιρετήσεις για πάντα !!