Petra Discography
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This article details the discography of Petra
. Petra is a music group formed in 1972, and regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Though formally disbanding in 2005, incarnations of Petra have played reunion shows in the years since and released an album in fall 2010. The band released 24 albums (including two live album
s, and two Spanish
albums) during their 33 years of career starting with their first release in 1974 and finishing with their last album in 2005.
This song has recently been recorded by the band GHF (God Has Forgiven)on their album _Honestly Live_. GHF consists of the original Petra lineup minus Bob Hartman: Greg Hough on guitars and vocals, Bill Glover on drums and vocals, and John DeGroff on bass and vocals.
GHF also played two "reunion" shows with Bob Hartman during Petra's farewell tour.
(lead vocals, 1977–1985), John Lawry
(keyboards & vocals, 1985–1995), and John Schlitt
(lead vocals, 1986–2005, 2010–present). John Elefante
, co-producer of Petra
, also brought out a few albums. Both he and his brother Dino, Co-producer of Petra
, founded the group Mastedon
and have produced several other bands together.
Also released in March 2007 was a duet project by John Schlitt
and Bob Hartman
entitled Vertical Expressions
, under the band name II Guys From Petra.
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
. Petra is a music group formed in 1972, and regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Though formally disbanding in 2005, incarnations of Petra have played reunion shows in the years since and released an album in fall 2010. The band released 24 albums (including two live album
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
s, and two Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
albums) during their 33 years of career starting with their first release in 1974 and finishing with their last album in 2005.
Full Discography
| Release Date | Album Title | Label | Comments |
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| 1974 | Petra Petra (album) Petra is the first studio album by the Christian rock band of the same name. It was released in 1974.The album features a style bordering between country and southern rock somewhat similar to The Eagles or Lynyrd Skynyrd, which was the band's trademark during its first years.The band's debut is... |
Myrrh Myrrh Records Myrrh Records, also known as Myrrh Worship, is a Christian music record label. According to Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music, the label was instrumental in developing a popular following for Contemporary Christian music as the label that first published music by Barry McGuire, 2nd Chapter of... /A&M A&M Records A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:... |
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| 1977 | Come and Join Us Come and Join Us Come and Join Us is the second studio release of the Christian rock band Petra. It was released in 1977.The album continues with a style similar to the one of their previous album, which is something between country and southern rock. However, the music is more rock-oriented, and the lyrics show... |
Myrrh/A&M |
Greg X. Volz Gregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:... as a guest vocalist in two songs. |
| 1979 | Washes Whiter Than Washes Whiter Than Washes Whiter Than is the third studio album by the Christian rock band Petra. It was released in 1979 amidst major line-up changes that saw all but one of the founding band members leave.... |
StarSong/A&M |
Greg X. Volz Gregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:... and Rob Frazier Rob Frazier Rob Frazier is a Christian artist, musician, songwriter, producer, worship leader, speaker, and pastor.Frazier is the son of a pastor... on lead vocals. |
| 1981 | Never Say Die Never Say Die (Petra album) Never Say Die is the fourth studio release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1981. "The Coloring Song" was a radio hit for the band and sales were higher for this album than the previous... |
StarSong/A&M |
John Slick John Milo Slick was a Christian rock musician from the Christian rock band Petra. Slick is currently retired from music and works in the computer industry.-Biography:... (keyboards) and Mark Kelly Mark Kelly (bassist) Mark Dean Kelly is a Christian bass guitarist most remembered for being a member of Christian rock band Petra during the 1980s... (bass). |
| September 21, 1982 | More Power To Ya More Power To Ya More Power To Ya is the fifth studio release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1982. Many Petra fans have long considered this to be their best release from the 80s.... |
StarSong/A&M |
Louie Weaver Louie Weaver III is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra... (drums). |
| 1983 | Not of this World Not of this World (album) Not of this World is the sixth studio release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1983. It is very similar to its predecessor , and Bob Hartman has stated that he considers it to be the musical equivalent of a sequel... |
StarSong/A&M |
Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance was awarded from 1968 to 1977, and revived for the Grammy Awards of 2005.Through the years, it has had several names:... in 1984. |
| 1985 | Beat the System Beat the System Beat the System is the seventh studio release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1985.It is the first album to feature John Lawry on keyboards. He is featured prominently in it, veering the sound of the album more in the techno-rock genre of music. It is also the last studio... |
StarSong/A&M |
John Lawry John Lawry is a Christian musician, composer, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the keyboardist of Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.-Biography:... replaces John Slick John Slick John Milo Slick was a Christian rock musician from the Christian rock band Petra. Slick is currently retired from music and works in the computer industry.-Biography:... in keyboards. Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance was awarded from 1968 to 1977, and revived for the Grammy Awards of 2005.Through the years, it has had several names:... in 1985. |
| 1986 | Captured In Time and Space Captured In Time and Space Captured in Time and Space is the eighth release of Christian rock band, Petra and their first live album. The concert was re-released on DVD in 2006.... |
StarSong/A&M |
Greg X. Volz Gregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:... . |
| 1986 | Back to the Street Back to the Street Back to the Street is the ninth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1986 and is the first album to be produced by John and Dino Elefante.... |
StarSong/A&M |
John Schlitt John William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East.... . Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance was awarded from 1968 to 1977, and revived for the Grammy Awards of 2005.Through the years, it has had several names:... in 1986. |
| 1987 | This Means War! This Means War! This Means War! is the tenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1987.In this album, the band started to refine their movement into a more hard rock/arena rock sound, still retaining keyboard synthesizers to back the driving guitar work... |
StarSong |
Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance was awarded from 1968 to 1977, and revived for the Grammy Awards of 2005.Through the years, it has had several names:... in 1987. |
| 1988 | On Fire! On Fire! On Fire! is the eleventh studio release of the Christian rock band, Petra.The songs of this album are in the Hard rock category. The lyrics continue the theme of spiritual warfare featured in their previous efforts, with metaphors making reference to military subtexts... |
StarSong |
Ronny Cates Ronny Cates is a Christian musician, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the bassist of legendary Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.... replaces Mark Kelly Mark Kelly (bassist) Mark Dean Kelly is a Christian bass guitarist most remembered for being a member of Christian rock band Petra during the 1980s... on bass Bass guitar The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... . Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance was awarded from 1968 to 1977, and revived for the Grammy Awards of 2005.Through the years, it has had several names:... in 1989. |
| October 3, 1989 | Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out is the twelfth release of the Christian rock band, Petra and their first praise album. It was released on October 3, 1989.... |
DaySpring/Word Word Records Word Records is a Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a division of Word Entertainment , which, itself is co-owned by Warner Music Group and Curb Records... /A&M/Epic Epic Records Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A... |
Praise Praise is the act of making positive statements about a person, object or idea, either in public or privately. Praise is typically, but not exclusively, earned relative to achievement and accomplishment... album for the band. |
| June 20, 1990 | Beyond Belief Beyond Belief (Petra album) Beyond Belief is the thirteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on June 20, 1990.In this album the band continues to polish the hard rock/arena rock sound the band had been working on their previous efforts before their praise album .As of late 2011, this is the band's... |
DaySpring/Word/A&M/Epic |
Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.... in 1991. |
| November, 1991 | Unseen Power Unseen Power Unseen Power is the fourteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in November 1991.The album retains a driving edge while veering away from the more commercial pop-metal sound of their previous efforts... |
DaySpring/Word/Epic |
Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.... in 1992. |
| 1992 | Petra en Alabanza Petra en Alabanza Petra en Alabanza is the first Spanish album released by Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1992.The album is a Spanish version of the band's first praise album... |
DaySpring/Word |
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| November 9, 1993 | Wake-Up Call Wake-Up Call (album) Wake-Up Call is the fifteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on November 9, 1993. The album was one of the most successful for the band garnering them both a Grammy Award and a Dove Award.... |
DaySpring/Word/Epic |
Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.... in 1994. |
| August 26, 1995 | No Doubt No Doubt (Petra album) No Doubt is the sixteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on August 26, 1995.The tone of the album is more pop-oriented than any previous release featuring Schlitt... |
Word/Epic |
David Lichens David Lichens is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.In 1995 he joined legendary Christian rock band Petra which exposed him to lots of worldwide touring and studio experience.... and Jim Cooper Jim Cooper (musician) Jim Cooper is a Christian musician, songwriter, and producer.Cooper studied at Temple Christian Academy in his hometown. Jim Cooper got his feet wet with Jody Davis with the band Phos Also in the Band was a lead singer by the name of Gary... replace Bob Hartman Bob Hartman Robert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,... and John Lawry John Lawry John Lawry is a Christian musician, composer, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the keyboardist of Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.-Biography:... . Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.... in 1995. |
| February 18, 1997 | Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus is the seventeenth studio release of the Christian rock band Petra and their second praise album. It was released on February 18, 1997.... |
Word/Epic |
Lonnie Chapin Lonnie James Chapin was formerly the bass guitarist of Christian rock band Tait. His younger brother, Chad, is the current drummer of the band. His hometown is Bend, Oregon. He was also the bassist for the legendary Christian rock band Petra from 1997 to 2001 before joining Tait.-Lonnie with... on bass Bass guitar The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... . Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Pop Gospel Album.The award will be discontinued from 2012 in a major overhaul of Grammy categories... in 1997. |
| April 29, 1998 | God Fixation God Fixation God Fixation is the eighteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on April 21, 1998.The album features 3 new members: guitarist Pete Orta guitarist/keyboardist Kevin Brandow and bassist Lonnie Chapin... |
Word/Epic |
Pete Orta Pete Orta Pete Orta Pete Orta (born August 26, 1971 in Port Lavaca, Texas is a Christian rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter and music producer. He was a member of Christian rock band Petra from 1996 to 2000.... and Kevin Brandow Kevin Brandow Kevin Brandow is a Christian musician and songwriter.Brandow grew up in East Greenbush, New York. He went to Saint Rose College in Albany, New York, where he studied music theory... replace David Lichens David Lichens David Lichens is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.In 1995 he joined legendary Christian rock band Petra which exposed him to lots of worldwide touring and studio experience.... and Jim Cooper Jim Cooper James Hayes Shofner "Jim" Cooper is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the Blue Dog Coalition. He previously represented from 1983 to 1995.... . Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.... in 1998. |
| February 29, 2000 | Double Take Double Take (Petra album) Double Take is the Grammy Award winning, nineteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on February 29, 2000.The album features 10 new acoustic rearrangements of classic Petra songs. It also features two new songs . The song "Breathe In" is sung by guitarist Pete Orta... |
Word/Epic |
Trent Thomason Trent Thomason is a Christian keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter.Thomason grew up in Long Beach, California and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, going on to attend Chapman University where he received his Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree in 1999... on keyboards. Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.... in 2000. |
| November 20, 2001 | Revival Revival (Petra album) Revival is the 21st studio release of the Christian rock band Petra and their third praise album. It was released on November 20, 2001.-Album background:... |
Inpop Inpop Records Inpop Records is an independent contemporary Christian music record label based in Franklin, Tennessee, USA. It was launched in July 1999 by Australians Peter Furler, Dale Bray, and Wes Campbell... |
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| August 19, 2003 | Jekyll & Hyde Jekyll and Hyde (album) Jekyll & Hyde is the twenty-second studio album released by Christian rock band Petra. It was released in 2003 by Inpop Records. It is the last studio album released by Petra... |
Inpop |
Greg Bailey Greg Bailey was bassist in the Christian Rock band Petra since joining in late 2001. Before that, he played with several rock bands, including Stir and others.Bailey's first Petra show was in a Pethead Convention held at Wichita, Kansas on January 26, 2002... 's first album (featured on backing vocals.) Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album The Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album was awarded from 1991 to 2011. From 1991 to 1993 it was awarded as Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album. In 2011 the category was known as Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.... in 2003. |
| April 20, 2004 | Jekyll & Hyde en Español Jekyll & Hyde en Español Jekyll & Hyde en Español is the Spanish version of the album of the same name released by legendary Christian rock band Petra. It was released in 2004 by Inpop Records.... |
Inpop |
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| November 22, 2005 | Petra Farewell Petra Farewell Farewell is the last album released by Christian rock band Petra. It was released in 2005. A DVD of the concert was released in 2006.This is the second live album of the band and it was recorded during the bands Farewell tour in Franklin, Tennessee on October 4, 2005.The concert features guest... |
Inpop |
Greg Bailey Greg Bailey was bassist in the Christian Rock band Petra since joining in late 2001. Before that, he played with several rock bands, including Stir and others.Bailey's first Petra show was in a Pethead Convention held at Wichita, Kansas on January 26, 2002... and Paul Simmons Paul Simmons Paul Simmons is an American drummer. Currently, he is the drummer for the Reverend Horton HeatHe is previously most well known as the drummer for Th' Legendary Shack Shakers from 2003 to 2005. He was also the drummer in Christian rock band Petra from 2003 until their retirement in 2005... in bass Bass guitar The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... and drums Drum kit A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person .... . |
| November 16, 2010 | Back to the Rock Back to the Rock Back to the Rock is a reunion album released by Classic Petra, an instance of the Christian rock band Petra, featuring the members of the Beat the System lineup... |
Independent / P-ID Blue |
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| April 15, 2011 | Back to the Rock Live | Independent |
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Unreleased Songs
Petra recorded several songs for multi-artist compilation albums that are not available on any of the band's own albums. The band also has songs that were performed only in concert or never recorded for an album.- "Rocking On With Jesus" (played in concert in 1970s, never recorded)
This song has recently been recorded by the band GHF (God Has Forgiven)on their album _Honestly Live_. GHF consists of the original Petra lineup minus Bob Hartman: Greg Hough on guitars and vocals, Bill Glover on drums and vocals, and John DeGroff on bass and vocals.
GHF also played two "reunion" shows with Bob Hartman during Petra's farewell tour.
- "Onward Christian Soldiers" (featured on the album Our Hymns, 1989, later included on the 2 CD/Cassette 1996 Spring Arbor Release Hymns: 26 All Time Classics http://www.petrameansrock.com/albums/compilations/h26atc.htm, and finally incorporated on the PETRA compilation album Still Means War (2002) )
- "Who Do You Listen To?" (featured on the video Who Do You Listen To? Music Video Soundtrack, 1989, later included on the CD Songs For A Small Circle Of Friends, 1991)
- "Our Turn Now" (featured on CarmanCarman (singer)Carmelo Domenic Licciardello known by his stage name, Carman, is a contemporary Christian music artist and evangelist.-Biography:...
's album Addicted To Jesus, 1991) - "I Don't Want To Fall Away From You" (featured on the album No Compromise: Remembering The Music of Keith GreenKeith GreenKeith Gordon Green was an American gospel singer, songwriter, musician, and Contemporary Christian Music artist originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. Beyond his music, Green is best known for his strong devotion to Christian evangelism and challenging others to the same...
, 1992) - "It's A New Day" (written for Jekyll & HydeJekyll and Hyde (album)Jekyll & Hyde is the twenty-second studio album released by Christian rock band Petra. It was released in 2003 by Inpop Records. It is the last studio album released by Petra...
, 2003, unreleased) http://www.petrarocksmyworld.com/pbobques.html
Videos
- Captured In Time & Space (1986, Starsong)
- On Fire! Video Event (1989, Word)
- Beyond Belief Video AlbumBeyond Belief (Petra Film)Beyond Belief is a 1990 short film released by legendary Christian rock band Petra with the release of the album of their album of the same title. The film was produced and directed by Stephen Yake and written by Yake, Tom Newman, Andrea Jobe and Jeff Bates.The film features six videos of songs...
(Mini Movie) (1990, Word) - Backstage Pass (1992, Word)
- Wake-Up Call Video Collection (1993, Word)
- Revival Inpop (November 20, 2001, Inpop Records)
- Farewell (March 7, 2006, Inpop Records)
- Captured in Time & Space DVD (2006, exclusively licensed to Petra Productions, Inc.) http://www.petramerchandise.com/ http://www.petrarocksmyworld.com/ http://www.thepetrazone.net/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=ad24702e1868568761f005c86b68a0f0
- Back to the Rock Live DVD (July 8, 2011, independent / September 20, 2011, P-ID Blue)
Compilation albums
There are several official and unofficial compilation albums of Petra. These are the official ones. In addition to this list, there are youth choir collections (sheet music for use by churches) which include studio recordings of professional singers and musicians performing those versions.- Petra Means Rock (1989, Star Song Records)
- War & Remembrance (2CD/CS with booklet, 1990, Star Song Records)
- Petrafied: The Best Of Petra (1991, Star Song Records)
- Petraphonics (1992, Star Song Records)
- Power Praise (1993, Star Song Records), not to be confused with either Petra Praise album on Word Records—this album contained songs that simply contained a praise theme.
- Rock Block (1995, Star Song Records)
- The Early Years (1996, Star Song Records)
- The Coloring Song (1999, EMI/Capitol - same tracklist as The Early Years)
- Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (2001, Bompastor/Word - Brazilian release)
- Still Means War (2002, Word Records)
- The Power Of Praise (2003, Word Records)
- The Praise Collection (2006, Word Records)
- The Ultimate Collection (2006, Star Song Records)
- The Early YearsThe Early Years (Petra album)The Early Years is a compilation album by Petra, originally released in 1996. It was re-released August 15, 2006. It features ten of their early hits....
(2006, Star Song Records - new artwork) - The Definitive Collection (2007, Word Records)
Solo Projects
There are several solo projects by members of Petra, namely that of Greg X. VolzGreg X. Volz
Gregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:...
(lead vocals, 1977–1985), John Lawry
John Lawry
John Lawry is a Christian musician, composer, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the keyboardist of Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.-Biography:...
(keyboards & vocals, 1985–1995), and John Schlitt
John Schlitt
John William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
(lead vocals, 1986–2005, 2010–present). John Elefante
John Elefante
John Elefante is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer.-Early years:Born in Levittown, New York, his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, the Brotherhood...
, co-producer of Petra
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
, also brought out a few albums. Both he and his brother Dino, Co-producer of Petra
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
, founded the group Mastedon
Mastedon
Mastedon is the name of a Christian rock band formed by brothers Dino and John Elefante in the mid-80s. The band was formed mainly as a studio project and released two full-length albums and two stand-alone songs on compilation albums.Mastedon have recently signed with Italian label Frontiers...
and have produced several other bands together.
Also released in March 2007 was a duet project by John Schlitt
John Schlitt
John William Schlitt is known for his career as the lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1986 until the band's retirement in late 2005. Prior to joining Petra in 1986, Schlitt was the vocalist for Head East....
and Bob Hartman
Bob Hartman
Robert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...
entitled Vertical Expressions
Vertical Expressions
Vertical Expressions is the first studio release of the collaboration between former Petra singer John Schlitt and guitarist Bob Hartman, also known as II Guys from Petra. It was released on January 26, 2007....
, under the band name II Guys From Petra.
See also
- Project Damage ControlProject Damage ControlProject Damage Control is a musical project formed by musicians from several Christian and secular rock bands.-History:Project Damage Control was formed by Alan Sandifer and Brent Handy in 2004...
- Bob HartmanBob HartmanRobert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...
- founder of PetraPetra (band)Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"... - II Guys from PetraVertical ExpressionsVertical Expressions is the first studio release of the collaboration between former Petra singer John Schlitt and guitarist Bob Hartman, also known as II Guys from Petra. It was released on January 26, 2007....