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Petra
[1972 - 2005; 2010 - Present]

Style: Rock / Arena Rock / Light Metal

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



 
Petra

Artist Discography

  1. Hope, 2026 [Girder]
  2. Deliver Us - Single, 2025 (independent)
  3. The Best For Last (Studio Edition) Vinyl, 2025 [Girder]
  4. Jekyll & Hyde (Remaster) Vinyl, 2024 [Girder]
  5. Fifty Years Vinyl, 2024 [Girder]
  6. FIFTY (Anniversary Collection) DELUXE EDITION 3-Discs, 2023 [Girder]
  7. 40th Anniversary, 2013 [Starsong]
  8. 40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition), 2013 [Starsong]
  9. Best of the 80's, 2012 [Starsong]
  10. This Means War!: 25th Anniversary Edition, 2012 [Starsong]
  11. More Power To Ya: 30th Anniversary Edition, 2012 [Starsong]
  12. Back To The Rock, 2010 (independent)
  13. The Ultimate Collection, 2006 [Sparrow]
  14. The Early Years, 2006 [Sparrow]
  15. Petra: The Praise Collection, 2006 [Word]
  16. Petra Farewell, 2005 [InPop]
  17. Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol, 2003 [InPop]
  18. Jekyll & Hyde, 2003 [InPop]
  19. The Power of Praise, 2003 [Word]
  20. Still Means War!, 2002 [Word]
  21. Revival, 2001 [Inpop]
  22. Double Take, 2000 [Word]
  23. God Fixation, 1998 [Word]
  24. Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus, 1997 [Word]
  25. The Early Years, 1996 [StarSong]
  26. No Doubt, 1995 [Word]
  27. The Rock Block, 1995 [StarSong]
  28. Petra Power Praise, 1993 [StarSong]
  29. Wake-Up Call, 1993 [Word]
  30. Petra En Alabanza, 1992 [StarSong]
  31. Petraphonics: Petra's Great Radio Hits, 1992 [StarSong]
  32. Petrafied: The Very Best of Petra, 1991 [StarSong]
  33. Unseen Power, 1991 [Word]
  34. Beyond Belief, 1990 [Word]
  35. War and Remembrance: Fifteen Years of Rock, 1990 [StarSong]
  36. Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out, 1989 [Word]
  37. Petra Means Rock, 1989 [Word]
  38. On Fire!, 1988 [StarSong]
  39. This Means War!, 1987 [StarSong]
  40. Back to the Street, 1986 [StarSong]
  41. Captured in Time and Space, 1985 [StarSong]
  42. Beat the System, 1984 [StarSong]
  43. Not of this World, 1983 [StarSong]
  44. More Power to Ya, 1982 [StarSong]
  45. Never Say Die, 1981 [StarSong]
  46. Washes Whiter Than, 1979 [StarSong]
  47. Come and Join Us, 1977 [Myrrh]
  48. Petra, 1974 [Myrrh]

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: "A Guide To Petra"
  4. Fan Site: "Petra Rocks My World"
  5. Fan Site: "Petrafied"
  6. Fan Site: "The Petra Zone"

 

 

 


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