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Petra

Active

1970s - 2010s

Formed

1972 in Fort Wayne, IN

Genre

Religious

Styles

CCM Christian Rock Contemporary Christian Gospel

Group Members

Bob Hartman Louie Weaver Bill Glover Greg Hough John DeGroff Greg X. Volz John Lawry John Schlitt Mark Kelly Ronny Cates George Marinelli John Slick Lonnie Chapin David J. Lichens Pete Orta Jim Cooper Kevin Brandow
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Petra

Biography by Steve Huey

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One of the earliest Christian rock bands, and thus incredibly influential.
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Album Highlights

  • No Doubt
    Petra
    No Doubt
  • Unseen Power
    Petra
    Unseen Power
  • Petra Praise, Vol. 2: We Need Jesus
    Petra
    Petra Praise, Vol. 2: W …
  • Jekyll & Hyde
    Petra
    Jekyll & Hyde
  • God Fixation
    Petra
    God Fixation
  • Petrafied! The Very Best of Petra
    Petra
    Petrafied! The Very Bes …
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