Petra
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Biography
[Edit]Petra is one of the most successful Christian rock bands ever, a veritable institution whose name (taken from the Greek word for "rock") has come to reflect not only their music, but their staying power as well, even in spite of Christian radio's reluctance to program their brand of loud, slick arena rock. Petra was formed in 1972 by guitarist Bob Hartman, who was attending the Christian Training Center in Fort Wayne, IN at the time; he recruited several fellow students — guitarist/vocalist Greg Hough, bassist John DeGroff, and drummer Bill Glover — to his cause, and the group began playing around the Fort Wayne area with backing from their school. Petra encountered early resistance to the very idea of Christian rock from many local churches, who held that the rock & roll sound was inherently evil; nevertheless, the group proved popular with younger Christians, and was signed to the Word Records subsidiary Myrrh in 1973. Their self-titled debut was released in 1974, and was more similar to the California country-rock of the Eagles than to the arena rock that would dominate most of their career. The follow-up, Come and Join Us, did not appear until 1977, but it featured strong contributions from lead vocalist Greg Volz, as well as a harder-rocking sound.
Petra's lineup fluctuated over the next several years; in spite of the instability, they managed to record their first breakthrough effort, Washes Whiter Than, in 1979, which featured the Christian radio hit "Why Should the Father Bother." When the dust finally settled, the group consisted of Hartman, Volz, keyboardist John Slick, bassist Mark Kelly, and drummer Louie Weaver. The albums Never Say Die (1981), More Power to Ya (1982), and Not of This World (1983) did much to popularize the group, and in 1984, they were rewarded with a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Gospel Group and two Dove Award nominations (the first of many). For 1985's Beat the System, ex-Joe English Band keyboardist John Lawry replaced Slick. In 1986, Greg Volz left Petra for a solo career, and former Head East singer John Schlitt assumed vocal duties for Back to the Street. 1987's This Means War marked a successful transition to a less polished brand of rock & roll. Subsequent efforts, like 1988's On Fire!, which debuted bassist Ronny Cates, brandished a heavier guitar onslaught in the wake of Stryper's success as a Christian metal band, although Petra never neglected their trademark lush ballads. Petra has soldiered on through the '90s and into the 2000s with few signs of slowing down. 1995 saw Lawry replaced by Jim Cooper, and the addition of guitarist David J. Lichens. Subsequent efforts include 1998's God Fixation and 2000's Double Take.
Title: Dunno (feat. J. Strong, Phinova & Anfisa) - Single
Artist: Petra
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Pop
Title: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Petra
Artist: Petra
Genre: Gospel, Christian Rock
Title: The Power of Praise - Songs of Praise, Worship, and Adoration
Artist: Petra
Genre: Gospel, Rock, Christian Rock
Title: Vapaa (Tähdet, tähdet kausi 5) - Single / Vapaa (Tahdet, tahdet kausi 5) - Single
Artist: Petra
Genre: Pop
Title: En Alabanza
Artist: Petra
Genre: Gospel, Alternative Rock, Christian Rock, Latin, Alternative
Collections
Title: Eurosong 2014
Genre: Pop
Title: No Compromise - Remembering the Music of Keith Green
Genre: Gospel
Title: WOW Hits: 1997
Genre: Gospel
Title: Angelic
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 80's: The Ultimate Collection
Genre: Gospel
Title: WORD: Six Decades of Hits
Genre: Gospel
Title: The Iconic Groups of Christian Music
Genre: Gospel
Title: WOW Hits: 1996
Genre: Gospel
Title: Soulful (GKF Celebrate 100th Official Release)
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: THE GREEK WAY CD 1
Genre: Club/Dance, Pop
Title: Blues Women Anthology 9 (CD1)
Genre: Blues
Title: Ministry Of Sound: Trance Nation Anthems
Genre: Trance
Title: Foute CD Van Q - Music Volume 10 CD2
Genre: Dancefloor, Latin, Pop
Title: Mayday - Life On Mars (CD2)
Genre: Electronica, Techno
Title: Mayday - The Sonic Empire Compilation (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, Techno
Title: Sunset And Sunrise 9 (CD1)
Title: Dance Party Ready For The Summer
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Brasil 2.0
Genre: Downtempo, Electronica, House, Techno, Tech House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: It Almost Worked. Rock Indie Collection (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: Birds In The Windows (CD3)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: Rock Indie NME Station (CD3)
Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: Get The Indie Music (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative
Title: Alternative World: Indie Pop-Rock Music (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: Shell: Indie Rockstar (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: The Best Of The Alternative 2020 (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: Welkome To New World (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: Eternal Vices (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Alternative
Title: Music News Vol. 218 (CD2)
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Featuring albums
Title: DJ Central - The Hits, Vol. 12
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Kids
Title: Birds Watch [Petra Whiteley] feat. Petra - Single
Artist: My Melbourne Down
Genre: Alternative
Title: Dance Floor Grinders, Vol. 9
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Hymns Collection (Rejoice! The Lord Is King) (CD1)
Artist: Ian Watts, All Saints Aston Church Choir
Genre: Classical
