When the Crowds Are Gone
Savatage, 1990, from Gutter Ballet. Solo by Criss Oliva.
A melancholy ballad where Oliva's melodic, perfectly paced lead matches the song's tragic mood.
When the Crowds Are Gone by Savatage is #4 in our ranking of the best Savatage guitar solos. The solo is played by Criss Oliva and the song was released in 1990.
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Who played the guitar solo on When the Crowds Are Gone?
Criss Oliva played the solo on Savatage's When the Crowds Are Gone (1990).