JON OLIVA - "I Am Filled With Sadness After Learning Of Midnight's Death"
July 10, 2009, 15 years ago
JON OLIVA'S PAIN mainman Jon Oliva (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, ex-SAVATAGE) has issued a statement regarding the death of former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight (real name John Patrick McDonald Jr., pictured left) who passed away on Wednesday, July 8th:
"I am filled with sadness after learning of Mid's death. He was truly one of the most unique, heart-melting singers and lyricists I've ever come across. Through his work with members of my band, I was exposed to many of the songs he has recorded recently and can honestly say that they are some of the most epic pieces of high art I've ever experienced. I am so honored to have recorded a duet on 'Painted Skies' when Matt (Laporte) asked me to do that. I had never heard the song before, but as I was reading the lyrics before recording my parts, I was simply blown away by the depth within his words. I had been planning on using Mid to play a feature role on an upcoming concept album by JOP, our first, but now I will sadly have to abandon such plans. God bless you John, you touched my life and I am so grateful."
