Petra

Petra

Band, 1972-2006
Rock
A.k.a. Petra Classic Petra

A pioneering band of the Christian rock and CCM genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock". Though formally disbanding in 2006, incarnations of Petra have played reunion shows in the years since. The five members who spearheaded the band's rise to prominence in the 1980's reuniting to tour as Classic Petra. Founding members: Greg Hough - Vocals, Guitar Bob Hartman - Vocals, Guitar John DeGroff - Bass Bill Glover - Drums Last line-up (at retirement in 2005): John Schlitt - Vocals Bob Hartman - Guitar Greg Bailey - Bass Paul Simmons - Drums

Members

	Quinton Gibson g, bvoc, eg *1968 US
	David Lichens voc, bvoc
	John Schlitt voc, bvoc *1950 US
	John Lawry key, bvoc *1950
	Ronny Cates eb
	Lonnie Chapin b, bvoc
	Pete Orta bvoc, voc *1971 US
	Greg Hough g, voc, man
	John DeGroff b, eb
	Bob Hartman g, voc *1949 US
	Bill Glover dr, perc
	Rob Frazier voc, key, g *1953
	John Slick key, voc
	Louie Weaver dr *1951 US
	Mark Kelly b, voc *1956 US
	Paul Simmons dr, bvoc, perc US
	Trent Thomason key
	Jim Cooper bvoc, key
	Greg Bailey bvoc, vc, eb
	Greg X. Volz voc *1950 US
	Kevin Brandow g, bvoc
	Cristian Borneo dr

Popular Tracks

Lord, I Lift Your Name On High on Petra Praise, Vol. 2 by Petra

Beyond Belief on Beyond Belief by Petra

The Coloring Song - Never Say Die Album Version on Never Say Die/Washes Whiter Than by Petra

More Power To Ya - More Power To Ya Album Version on More Power To Ya: 30th Anniversary Edition by Petra

Jekyll & Hyde - Jekyll & Hyde Album Version on Jekyll & Hyde by Petra

Creed on Beyond Belief by Petra

King Of Kings on Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out by Petra

This Means War! - This Means War Album Version on This Means War!: 25th Anniversary Edition by Petra

I Am on the Rock on Beyond Belief by Petra

Ancient of Days on Petra Praise, Vol. 2 by Petra

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Band Membership

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
The Best Of Petra	Petra	2014	Compil.
40th Anniversary	Petra	2013	Compil.
Best Of The 80's	Petra	2012	Compil.
Petra / Come And Join Us	Petra	2011	Compil.
More Power To Ya / This Means War!	Petra	2008	Album
The Definitive Collection	Petra	2007	Compil.
The Praise Collection	Petra	2006	Album
Farewell	Petra	2006	Album
The Ultimate Collection	Petra	2006	Compil.
Farewell	Petra	2005	Album
Jekyll & Hyde	Petra	2003	Album
Jekyll & Hyde	Petra	2003	Album
Till Everything I Do	Petra	2003	Album
Jekyll And Hyde	Petra	2003	Album
The Power Of Praise - Songs Of Praise, Worship And Adoration	Petra	2003	Compil.
New Singles From Revival	Petra	2002	Album
Still Means War! (All The Best Songs Of Conquest And Victory)	Petra	2002	Compil.
Revival	Petra	2001	Album
Greatest Hits Vol. 1	Petra	2001	Compil.
Send Revival (Start With Me)	Petra	2001	Album
Revival	Petra	2001	Single
Double Take	Petra	2000	Album
Rough Mixes (6-4-99)	Petra	1999	Album
If I Had To Die For Someone	Petra	1998	Single
We Need Jesus	Petra	1997	Album
The Petra Praise Experience	Petra	1997	Album
We Need Jesus Preview Sampler (Worship Leader Edition)	Petra	1997	Album
The Holiest Name	Petra	1997	Single
Lord, I Lift Your Name On High	Petra	1997	Single
We Need Jesus	Petra	1997	Single
We Hold Our Hearts Out To You	Petra	1996	Single
The Early Years	Petra	1996	Compil.
Rock Block	Petra	1995	Compil.
Sincerely Yours	Petra	1995	Single
No Doubt	Petra	1995	Single
EPK, "Think Twice" & "Enter In"	Petra	1995	Album
No Doubt	Petra	1995	Album
No Doubt Radio Work Disc	Petra	1995	Album
Marks Of The Cross	Petra	1994	Single
He's Been In My Shoes	Petra	1994	Single
Praying Man	Petra	1994	Single
Wake-Up Call Video Collection	Petra	1993	Album
The Bubble Pool	Petra	1993	Album
Wake Up Call	Petra	1993	Album
Just Reach Out	Petra	1993	Single
Power Praise	Petra	1993	Compil.
Petraphonics	Petra	1992	Compil.
Backstage Pass	Petra	1992	Album
In The Likeness Of You	Petra	1992	Single
Unseen Power Special Radio Promotion Work Disc	Petra	1992	Single
Promotional Disc	Petra	1992	Single
Hand On My Heart	Petra	1992	Single
Unseen Power	Petra	1991	Album
Petrafied: The Best Of Petra	Petra	1991	Compil.
Prayer	Petra	1990	Single
I Am On The Rock	Petra	1990	Single
Love	Petra	1990	Single
Beyond Belief	Petra	1990	Album
Beyond Belief Video Album	Petra	1990	Album
The Rock Cries Out	Petra	1989	Album
Petra Means Rock	Petra	1989	Compil.
The Rock Cries Out Radio Disc	Petra	1989	Single
On Fire Video Event	Petra	1989	Album
Onward, Christian Soldiers	Petra	1989	Single
Washes Whiter Than / Never Say Die	Petra	1988	Compil.
First Love	Petra	1988	Single
On Fire	Petra	1988	Album
Homeless Few	Petra	1988	Single
Open Book	Petra	1988	Single
This Means War!	Petra	1987	Single
This Means War	Petra	1987	Album
I Am Available	Petra	1987	Single
Get On Your Knees And Fight Like A Man	Petra	1987	Single
Captured In Time And Space	Petra	1986	Album
Captured In Time & Space	Petra	1986	Album
Beat The System ('86 Tour Souvenir E.P.)	Petra	1986	Album
Captured In Time And Space	Petra	1986	Album
Back To The Street	Petra	1986	Album
Thankful Heart	Petra	1986	Single
Whole World	Petra	1986	Single
King's Ransom	Petra	1986	Single
Back To The Street / Whole World	Petra	1986	Single
Fool's Gold	Petra	1986	Single
Beat The System Promo EP	Petra	1985	Album
Voice In The Wind	Petra	1985	Single
Hollow Eyes	Petra	1984	Single
Beat The System	Petra	1984	Single
Beat The System	Petra	1984	Album
Godpleaser	Petra	1983	Single
Grave Robber	Petra	1983	Single
Not Of This World	Petra	1983	Single
Not Of This World	Petra	1983	Album
More Power To Ya	Petra	1982	Album
More Power To Ya	Petra	1982	Single
Never Say Die	Petra	1981	Album
The Coloring Song	Petra	1981	Single
For Annie	Petra	1981	Single
Yahweh Love	Petra	1979	Single
Why Should The Father Bother?	Petra	1979	Single
Washes Whiter Than	Petra	1979	Album
Come And Join Us	Petra	1977	Album
Holy Ghost Power	Petra	1977	Single
Petra	Petra	1974	Album

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