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Band members

As of 2005, when the band announced its retirement, Bob Hartman had rejoined the band as guitarist and Paul Simmons was their new drummer. After Petra retired, I stopped tracking lineup changes, so this information is no longer current.

John Schlitt
Lead vocals

Paul Simmons
Drums

Bob Hartman
Lead Guitar

Greg Bailey
Bass Guitar

Previous Band Members

Below is a listing of the various people who have filled different positions for Petra over the years. The dates given are approximate, especially for the early days of Petra.



Guitars

Bob Hartman, 1972-1995, 2003-Now (2006)
Greg Hough, 1972-1978?
Rob Frazier, 1979?
David Lichens, 1995-1997
Kevin Brandow, 1997-1999, 2000-2001
Pete Orta, 1997-2000
Quinton Gibson, 2002-2003

Keyboards

John Slick, 1981-1983
John Lawry, 1984-1994
Jim Cooper, 1994-1997
Kevin Brandow, 1997-1999
Trent Thomason, 1999
Bryce Bell, 2000-2003

Drums

Bill Glover, 1972-1978?
Louie Weaver, 1981-2003
Paul Simmons, 2003-Now (2006)

Bass

John DeGroff, 1972-1978?
Mark Kelly, 1981-1987
Ronnie Cates, 1988-1997
Lonnie Chapin, 1997-2001
Mike Brandenstein, 2001
Greg Bailey, 2002-Now (2006)

Lead Vocals

Bob Hartman & Greg Hough, 1972-1977
Greg X. Volz, 1979-1985
John Schlitt, 1986-Now (2006)





These are pictures of Petra from sometime in the early or middle 70s. I found them on the Jesus Music webpage.