Petra is a Christian hard rock/AOR band from Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA, that was formed in 1972.
A pioneering band of the Christian rock and CCM genres. The band took its name from the Greek word for "rock". Though formally disbanding in 2006, incarnations of Petra have played reunion shows in the years since.
The five members who spearheaded the band's rise to prominence in the 1980's reuniting to tour as Classic Petra. Most recently, John Schlitt is serving as frontman for 2022-2023's 50th Anniversary Tour.
Founding members:
Greg Hough - Vocals, Guitar
Bob Hartman - Vocals, Guitar
John DeGroff - Bass
Bill Glover - Drums
Last line-up (at retirement in 2005):
John Schlitt - Vocals
Bob Hartman - Guitar
Greg Bailey - Bass
Paul Simmons - Drums
Petra has been a very influential band in the Christian music scene. Two tribute albums and six youth choir albums (four in English and two in Spanish) using their music have been released:
[m752930] (1996)
[r20193553] (2021)
[m1208123] (1984)
[r10571813] (1987)
[r12562883] (1991)
[r27731646] (1994)
[r10142689] (1993)
[r16228955] (1995)
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October 19, 2025
Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
Pensacola, Florida, United States1. Destiny
2. Right Place
3. Dance
4. Just Reach Out
5. Sight Unseen / It Is Finished / Think Twice / I Am on the Rock / Midnight Oil / Mine Field / This Means War / It Is Finished (Reprise)
6. John Lawry Keyboard Solo
7. Drum Solo
8. Creed
9. Judas' Kiss
10. Lucas McGraw
11. Jekyll & Hyde
12. Beyond Belief
13. Bob Hartman Guitar Solo
14. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
15. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name (w/ Hallelujah Chorus)
1. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
July 26, 2025
Stutsman County Fairgrounds
Jamestown, North Dakota, United StatesJune 29, 2025
The Big Barn at Dosey Doe
The Woodlands, Texas, United StatesJune 28, 2025
Arlington Music Hall
Arlington, Texas, United States1. Destiny
2. Right Place
3. Dance
4. Bema Seat
5. Just Reach Out
6. Sight Unseen / It Is Finished / Think Twice / I Am on the Rock / Midnight Oil / Mine Field / This Means War / It Is Finished (Reprise)
7. John Lawry Keyboard Solo
8. Drum Solo
9. Creed
10. Judas' Kiss
11. Angel of Light
12. Lucas McGraw
13. Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows / Road to Zion / More Power to Ya / No Doubt / The Coloring Song / Love
14. Jekyll & Hyde
15. Beyond Belief
16. Bob Hartman Guitar Solo
17. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
18. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name
with Hallelujah Chorus1. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
April 26, 2025
Arcada Theatre
St. Charles, Illinois, United StatesNovember 16, 2024
Omega Center International
Cleveland, Tennessee, United StatesNovember 11, 2024
Everett Hills Baptist Church
Maryville, Tennessee, United StatesNovember 3, 2024
Centro Cristiano Nueva Vida
Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina1. Destiny
2. Right Place
3. Dance
4. Just Reach Out
5. Angel of Light
6. Sight Unseen / It Is Finished / Think Twice / I Am on the Rock / Midnight Oil / Mine Field / This Means War / It Is Finished (Reprise)
7. John Lawry Solo
Instrumental8. Jesus Loves You
Instrumental9. Cristian Borneo Drum Solo
Instrumental10. Creed
11. Judas' Kiss
12. Bema Seat
13. Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows / Road to Zion / More Power to Ya / No Doubt / The Coloring Song / Love
14. Whole World
15. Jekyll & Hyde
16. Beyond Belief
17. Bob Hartman Guitar Solo
Instrumental18. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High(The Maranatha! Singers cover)
19. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name
20. Hallelujah Chorus(George Frideric Handel cover)
21. Amo al Señor / Clamaré a mi Señor
22. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
1. Cristian Borneo Drum Solo
November 1, 2024
Teatro do IMIP
Recife, Pernambuco, BrazilOctober 30, 2024
Toinha Brasil Show
Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil1. Destiny
2. Right Place
3. Dance
4. Just Reach Out
5. Angel of Light
6. Sight Unseen / It Is Finished / Think Twice / I Am on the Rock / Midnight Oil / Mine Field / This Means War / It Is Finished (Reprise)
7. Keyboard Solo
8. Creed
9. Judas' Kiss
10. Bema Seat
11. Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows / Road to Zion / More Power to Ya / For Annie / No Doubt / The Coloring Song / Love
12. Whole World
13. Jekyll & Hyde
14. Beyond Belief
15. Guitar Solo
16. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High(The Maranatha! Singers cover)
17. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name
Hallelujah Chorus - from George Frideric Handel - briefly played at the end of the song18. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
October 28, 2024
Teatro Clara Nunes - Gávea
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1. Destiny
1. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
October 26, 2024
Carioca Club
São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilOctober 25, 2024
Mister Rock Bar
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, BrazilOctober 22, 2024
Teatro Bom Jesus
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil1. Destiny
2. Dance
3. Bema Seat
4. Just Reach Out
5. Sight Unseen / It Is Finished / Think Twice / I Am on the Rock / Midnight Oil / Mine Field / This Means War! / It Is Finished
6. Keyboard Solo
John Lawry7. Creed
8. Judas' Kiss
9. Angel of Light
10. Lucas McGraw
11. Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows / Road to Zion / More Power to Ya / No Doubt / The Coloring Song / Love
12. Jekyll & Hyde
13. Beyond Belief
14. Guitar Solo
Bob Hartman15. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High(The Maranatha! Singers cover)
16. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name
Hallelujah Chorus - from George Frideric Handel - briefly played at the end of the song1. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
September 28, 2024
kulturWERK wissen
Wissen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany1. Ancient of Days / I Waited for the Lord
2. I Love the Lord / I Will Call Upon the Lord
3. Acoustic Medley
4. Jekyll & Hyde
5. Beyond Belief
6. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High(The Maranatha! Singers cover)
7. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name
8. Hallelujah Chorus(George Frideric Handel cover)
9. King of Kings
1. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
September 27, 2024
kulturWERK wissen
Wissen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany1. Destiny
2. Dance
3. Bema Seat
4. Rock Medley
5. Keyboard Solo
John Lawry6. Creed
7. Judas' Kiss
8. Angel of Light
9. Lucas McGraw
10. Whole World
11. Jekyll & Hyde
12. Guitar Solo
Bob Hartman13. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High(The Maranatha! Singers cover)
14. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name
15. Hallelujah Chorus(George Frideric Handel cover)
1. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
2. King of Kings
September 21, 2024
Berea Temple International Church
St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesSeptember 15, 2024
Church on Main
Snellville, Georgia, United States1. Destiny
2. Right Place
3. Bema Seat
4. Just Reach Out
5. Sight Unseen / It Is Finished / Think Twice / I Am on the Rock / Midnight Oil / Minefield / This Means War
6. Keyboard Solo
John Lawry7. Creed
8. Judas' Kiss
9. Angel of Light
10. Lucas McGraw
11. Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows / Road to Zion / More Power to Ya / No Doubt / The Coloring Song / Love
12. Jekyll & Hyde
13. Beyond Belief
14. Guitar Solo
Bob Hartman15. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High(The Maranatha! Singers cover)
16. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name
17. Hallelujah(George Frideric Handel cover)
Chorus18. Fired Up!
1. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
September 3, 2024
Auditorio Sin Muros
Bogota, Bogota D.C., ColombiaSeptember 1, 2024
Universidad San Pablo de Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala, GuatemalaPetra has 23 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.
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Some of Petra's most popular tracks include Beyond Belief, Creed, Grave Robber, He Came, He Saw, He Conquered, God Gave Rock and Roll to You. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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