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
Artist Discography
- Hope, 2026 [Girder]
- Deliver Us - Single, 2025 (independent)
- The Best For Last (Studio Edition) Vinyl, 2025 [Girder]
- Jekyll & Hyde (Remaster) Vinyl, 2024 [Girder]
- Fifty Years Vinyl, 2024 [Girder]
- FIFTY (Anniversary Collection) DELUXE EDITION 3-Discs, 2023 [Girder]
- 40th Anniversary, 2013 [Starsong]
- 40th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition), 2013 [Starsong]
- Best of the 80's, 2012 [Starsong]
- This Means War!: 25th Anniversary Edition, 2012 [Starsong]
- More Power To Ya: 30th Anniversary Edition, 2012 [Starsong]
- Back To The Rock, 2010 (independent)
- The Ultimate Collection, 2006 [Sparrow]
- The Early Years, 2006 [Sparrow]
- Petra: The Praise Collection, 2006 [Word]
- Petra Farewell, 2005 [InPop]
- Jekyll & Hyde En Espanol, 2003 [InPop]
- Jekyll & Hyde, 2003 [InPop]
- The Power of Praise, 2003 [Word]
- Still Means War!, 2002 [Word]
- Revival, 2001 [Inpop]
- Double Take, 2000 [Word]
- God Fixation, 1998 [Word]
- Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus, 1997 [Word]
- The Early Years, 1996 [StarSong]
- No Doubt, 1995 [Word]
- The Rock Block, 1995 [StarSong]
- Petra Power Praise, 1993 [StarSong]
- Wake-Up Call, 1993 [Word]
- Petra En Alabanza, 1992 [StarSong]
- Petraphonics: Petra's Great Radio Hits, 1992 [StarSong]
- Petrafied: The Very Best of Petra, 1991 [StarSong]
- Unseen Power, 1991 [Word]
- Beyond Belief, 1990 [Word]
- War and Remembrance: Fifteen Years of Rock, 1990 [StarSong]
- Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out, 1989 [Word]
- Petra Means Rock, 1989 [Word]
- On Fire!, 1988 [StarSong]
- This Means War!, 1987 [StarSong]
- Back to the Street, 1986 [StarSong]
- Captured in Time and Space, 1985 [StarSong]
- Beat the System, 1984 [StarSong]
- Not of this World, 1983 [StarSong]
- More Power to Ya, 1982 [StarSong]
- Never Say Die, 1981 [StarSong]
- Washes Whiter Than, 1979 [StarSong]
- Come and Join Us, 1977 [Myrrh]
- Petra, 1974 [Myrrh]
Compilation Contributions
- Word: Six Decades Of Hits, 2011 .... "Beyond Belief" [Word]
- Christian Radio Hits: Joy & Glory, 2009 .... "Just Reach Out" (from Wake-Up Call) [Madacy]
- One - Pop Hits: Christian Music's #1 Songs, 2003 .... "Just Reach Out" (from Wake-Up Call) [Madacy]
- Bubba Smith Recommends... Wholesome Tunes for Today's Teens!, 1999 .... "If I Had To Die For Someone" [Word]
- WOW 1998: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1997 .... "We Need Jesus" (from Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus) [Sparrow]
- More Than Gold: A Christian Music Tribute, 1996 .... "Heart Of A Hero" (from No Doubt) [interlinc]
- WOW 1996: The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs, 1995 .... "No Doubt" (from No Doubt) [Sparrow]
- The Essential 80's Christian Collection: Rock Gospel Classics, 1995 .... "Beat the System" (from Beat the System) [K-Tel]
- Romantic Rock Volume 3, 1992 .... "Hand On My Heart" (from Unseen Power) [Pila Music]
- No Compromise Keith Green Tribute Album, 1992 .... "I Don't Want To Fall Away From You" [Capitol]
- Ultimate Rock 2, 1990 .... "Get On Your Knees and Fight Like A Man" [StarSong]
- Ultimate Dance, 1989 .... "Somebody's Gonna Praise Him Name" [Star Song]
- Our Hymns, 1988 .... "Onward Christian Soldiers"
Artist Videography
- Back To The Rock Live DVD, 2011 [Provident]
- Farewell DVD, 2006 [Inpop]
- Revival DVD, 2001 [InPop]
- Wake-Up Call Video Collection, 1993 [Word]
- Backstage Pass, 1991 [Word]
- Beyond Belief Video Album, 1990 [Word]
- On Fire Video Event, 1988 [StarSong]
- Captured in Time and Space (live concert video), 1985 [StarSong]
- Beat the System, 1984 [StarSong]
Collaborations
- Addicted to Jesus by Carman, 1991 .... "Our Turn Now" [Sparrow]
Former Members
- John Schlitt... Vocals (til 2005; returned later)
- Greg Bailey... Bass (til 2005)
- Bryce Bell... Keys (til 2005)
- Quinton Gibson... Lead Guitar (til 2005)
- Louie Weaver... Drums (1982 - 2003) *came back in 2010*
- Bob Hartman... Guitar, Vocals (1972 - 1997) *came back in 2001*
- Kevin Brandow... Guitar, Keys (1997 - 2002)
- Mike Brandenstien ... Bass (2001-2002) *tour only*
- Kevin Thomason... Keys (1999)
- Pete Orta... Guitar (1998 - 2000)
- Lonnie Chapin... Bass (1998 - 2000)
- David Lichens... Guitar (1995 - 1998)
- Jim Cooper... Keys (1995 - 1998)
- Ronny Cates... Bass (1988 - 1998)
- John Lawry... keys (1985 - 1995) *came back in 2010*
- Greg X. Volz... Vocals (1977 - 1985) *came back in 2010*
- Mark Kelly... Bass (1981 - 1988) *came back in 2010*
- John Slick... Keys (1981 - 1985)
- Rob Frazier... Guitar, Keys, Vocals (1979 - 1980)
- Keith Edwards ... Drums (1981,1983) *studio only*
- Bill Glover... Drums (til 1980)
- Greg Hough... Guitar (til 1979)
- John DeGroff... Bass (til 1979)
- Steve McElyea... Keys (til 1978)
Collector's Items
- Petra Praise - The Rock Cries Out tracks-only version, 1989 [StarSong]
- Petra Youth Choir Collection Volume Two
- Petra Youth Choir Collection Volume One
Tributes To Artist
- Never Say Dinosaur: Petra Tribute, 1995 [Star Song]
Petra Photos
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Petra Concert Reviews
- Uprise Festival 2026 - 9/11/26, Shippensburg, PA
Artist Links
- Official Site
- John's Official Site
- Fan Site: "Petra Rocks My World"
- Fan Site: "Petrafied"
- Fan Site: "The Petra Zone"
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