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by daveferrari
Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: John's new band, and new record.
Replies: 29
Views: 13052

Re: John's new band, and new record.

Found this on Billy's Facebook. It's not the whole set list...but hey it's something. Would love to know what the second half of this looked like. Loving the CD. John sounds amazing. The best he has in years. I sure hope the word on this CD gets out and people take notice.
by daveferrari
Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: John's new band, and new record.
Replies: 29
Views: 13052

Re: John's new band, and new record.

We really do need to get the word out about this. Here is the performance video for Independence Day: https://vimeo.com/169308859 https://vimeo.com/169308859 The band looks great! John looks and sounds great! But only 17 views in 5 days. That is disappointing! I would have loved to have seen an orig...
by daveferrari
Fri Nov 01, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: Petra 1982 Without Him Live in Camouflage
Replies: 11
Views: 5126

Re: Petra 1982 Without Him Live in Camouflage

Thank you so much! This is how I remember Petra! May seem goofy through 2013 eyes, but the excitement at Petra concerts in those days was unmatched. This is Christian rock still in it's infancy, still raw, still innocent, and still somewhat untouched by "crossover" ambitions. This made my day. Thank...
by daveferrari
Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: Alice Cooper Plays GGRRTY On His Radio Show
Replies: 14
Views: 5047

Re: Alice Cooper Plays GGRRTY On His Radio Show

It was actually Sunday night that it was played (As a Pastor sometimes after a crazy Sunday my Mondays end up a blur so I lost a day somewhere :lol: ), which means it was a rerun of a previous show. I went looking through the set list for the Nights with Alice Cooper show but couldn't find it. They ...
by daveferrari
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: Alice Cooper Plays GGRRTY On His Radio Show
Replies: 14
Views: 5047

Alice Cooper Plays GGRRTY On His Radio Show

I was surprised to find nobody talking about this today. Alice Cooper played the BTS version of GGRRTY on his nightly radio show last night. He talked about the little controversy with Petra and Kiss and then played Petra's version of the song. How cool is that! To bad it was the wrong version of th...
by daveferrari
Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: Which bands did Petra share stage with?
Replies: 25
Views: 8500

Re: Which bands did Petra share stage with?

Here are the ones I remember from the years that really matter! Ha Just Kidding: Petra opened for Servant 1981 NOTW - Leslie Philips BTS 1 - Joe English Band BTS 2 - Michael W Smith, Kathy Tricoli BTTS - D&K TMW - Margret Becker, Geoff Moore & The Distance On Fire - Josh Mcdowell...no opening act at...
by daveferrari
Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: Some Louie Trivia
Replies: 3
Views: 1663

Some Louie Trivia

Don't think this is common knowledge. Everyone knows that Louie was with Randy Matthews before Petra...but Louie (and the rest of Randy Matthews Band I think), highlighted as the Bible Belt Boogie Band! They even recorded an album with one of my childhood heros Charles Mcpheeters. The album is calle...
by daveferrari
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:31 am
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: interesting old video
Replies: 37
Views: 13640

Re: interesting old video

Can't seem to view the video (struggling with a new mac), but because of the time period it is possible that it is Greg X Volz on the drums. He drummed for the band during the Washes Whiter Than era. If Rob Frasier is there, Greg is probably on the drums. Can't wait to see the video when I figure ou...
by daveferrari
Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: Essential CCM Albums
Replies: 12
Views: 4557

Re: Essential CCM Albums

Ummm...hello??? Every heard of a little album called "Only Visiting this Planet" by a guy named Larry Norman? I would argue that album should get automatic inclusion on any list. :lol: Also if you ever heard Rez Bands "Lament" it is by far the best Rez album. Although it was not well received in gen...
by daveferrari
Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: New Classic Petra Update as of 7-23-10
Replies: 69
Views: 23543

Re: New Classic Petra Update as of 7-23-10

I remember when being convinced to go by the leaders of our youth group hearing something about it. I don't know if it was documented anywhere...I just remember hearing "the lead singer of Petra turned down REO speedwagon back in the day". Trust me...that rumor has been around for a long time.
by daveferrari
Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: New Classic Petra Update as of 7-23-10
Replies: 69
Views: 23543

Re: New Classic Petra Update as of 7-23-10

It wasn't mentioned before late 90's I disagree with that statement. I remember hearing this story as early as the "Never Say Die" era. I saw Petra open for Servant that year and this story was floating around at that time. I think it's a great story that lends to the mystique and history of Petra....
by daveferrari
Thu Jun 10, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: Some Classic Petra
Replies: 5
Views: 2526

Some Classic Petra

I found an old copy of CCM from 1983 and it had some "Classic" Petra stuff in it. Thought you guys might like to see so here you go. There was also an interesting article about Kiss and Bob Larson that I scanned as well. It wont fit in this post so if you are interested in it I can get it to you som...
by daveferrari
Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: What if??? - The 2010 Classic Petra reunion 84', 85' lineup
Replies: 264
Views: 101270

Re: What if??? - The 2010 Classic Petra reunion 84', 85' lineup

If I could afford my namesake vehicle I would just lay down the cash for all these guys to do one big Petra tour. Umm, ah...after I fed some hungry people.
by daveferrari
Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: The Petra Zone
Topic: What if??? - The 2010 Classic Petra reunion 84', 85' lineup
Replies: 264
Views: 101270

Re: What if??? - The 2010 Classic Petra reunion 84', 85' lineup

You don't sound like your having any fun Brent. I think this is a fun...worthwhile conversation to have.