[1972 - 2005; 2010 - Present]

Style: Rock / Arena Rock / Light Metal

• John Schlitt... Vocals
• Bob Hartman... Guitar
• Mark Kelly... Bass, Vocals
• John Lawry... Keys, Vocals
• Louie Weaver... Drums

Compilation Contributions

1. Word: Six Decades Of Hits, 2011 .... "Beyond Belief" [Word]
2. Christian Radio Hits: Joy & Glory, 2009 .... "Just Reach Out" (from Wake-Up Call) [Madacy]
3. One - Pop Hits: Christian Music's #1 Songs, 2003 .... "Just Reach Out" (from Wake-Up Call) [Madacy]
4. Bubba Smith Recommends... Wholesome Tunes for Today's Teens!, 1999 .... "If I Had To Die For Someone" [Word]
5. WOW 1998: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1997 .... "We Need Jesus" (from Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus) [Sparrow]
6. More Than Gold: A Christian Music Tribute, 1996 .... "Heart Of A Hero" (from No Doubt) [interlinc]
7. WOW 1996: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1995 .... "No Doubt" (from No Doubt) [Sparrow]
8. The Essential 80's Christian Collection: Rock Gospel Classics, 1995 .... "Beat the System" (from Beat the System) [K-Tel]
9. Romantic Rock Volume 3, 1992 .... "Hand On My Heart" (from Unseen Power) [Pila Music]
10. No Compromise Keith Green Tribute Album, 1992 .... "I Don't Want To Fall Away From You" [Capitol]
11. Ultimate Rock 2, 1990 .... "Get On Your Knees and Fight Like A Man" [StarSong]
12. Ultimate Dance, 1989 .... "Somebody's Gonna Praise Him Name" [Star Song]
13. Our Hymns, 1988 .... "Onward Christian Soldiers"

Artist Videography

1. Back To The Rock Live DVD, 2011 [Provident]
2. Farewell DVD, 2006 [Inpop]
3. Revival DVD, 2001 [InPop]
4. Wake-Up Call Video Collection, 1993 [Word]
5. Backstage Pass, 1991 [Word]
6. Beyond Belief Video Album, 1990 [Word]
7. On Fire Video Event, 1988 [StarSong]
8. Captured in Time and Space (live concert video), 1985 [StarSong]
9. Beat the System, 1984 [StarSong]

Collaborations

1. Addicted to Jesus by Carman, 1991 .... "Our Turn Now" [Sparrow]

Former Members

1. John Schlitt... Vocals (til 2005; returned later)
2. Greg Bailey... Bass (til 2005)
3. Bryce Bell... Keys (til 2005)
4. Quinton Gibson... Lead Guitar (til 2005)
5. Louie Weaver... Drums (1982 - 2003) *came back in 2010*
6. Bob Hartman... Guitar, Vocals (1972 - 1997) *came back in 2001*
7. Kevin Brandow... Guitar, Keys (1997 - 2002)
8. Mike Brandenstien ... Bass (2001-2002) *tour only*
9. Kevin Thomason... Keys (1999)
10. Pete Orta... Guitar (1998 - 2000)
11. Lonnie Chapin... Bass (1998 - 2000)
12. David Lichens... Guitar (1995 - 1998)
13. Jim Cooper... Keys (1995 - 1998)
14. Ronny Cates... Bass (1988 - 1998)
15. John Lawry... keys (1985 - 1995) *came back in 2010*
16. Greg X. Volz... Vocals (1977 - 1985) *came back in 2010*
17. Mark Kelly... Bass (1981 - 1988) *came back in 2010*
18. John Slick... Keys (1981 - 1985)
19. Rob Frazier... Guitar, Keys, Vocals (1979 - 1980)
20. Keith Edwards ... Drums (1981,1983) *studio only*
21. Bill Glover... Drums (til 1980)
22. Greg Hough... Guitar (til 1979)
23. John DeGroff... Bass (til 1979)
24. Steve McElyea... Keys (til 1978)

Collector's Items

1. Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out tracks-only version, 1989 [StarSong]
2. Petra Youth Choir Collection Volume Two
3. Petra Youth Choir Collection Volume One

Tributes To Artist

1. Never Say Dinosaur: Petra Tribute, 1995 [Star Song]

Petra Photos

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Artist Links

1. Official Site
2. John's Official Site
3. Fan Site: "Petra Rocks My World"
4. Fan Site: "Petrafied"
5. Fan Site: "The Petra Zone"