The Petra Zone

The logic is quite simple. None of those guys were a part of the history of the iconic Petra. They were not a part of creating the brand. Most people had an interest in Petra because of what they had been. John was the link to the historical Petra along with Louie. John hired and fired the other me...

I didn't like this version at ALL. This was just a John Schlitt solo band covering Petra tunes ...TO ME. The arrangements changed. Pete couldn't/wouldn't play the right chords, solos, or capture the essence of the guitar parts. The bass playing and vocal was stellar on this tour. John was good on t...

This doesn't have nothing to do with the article here, but it does have to do with the CCM industry, so I thought it would be appropriate to post here. It was shared via Twitter by the Official Petra account... http://www.postconsumerreports.com/2016/10/the-troubled-future-legacy-of-christian.html?m=1

If we may, lets go back a bit to the homosexuality thing. The bible is clear in the OT. Homosexuality is used in the same complete thoughts of sentences as having sexual relations with animals. It is condemned. Period. There is no left side or right side of the issue. There is the right side. God s...

Former Muslims who became Christians would disagree with you, so would the Quran, Ravi Z and Islamic organizations. https://www.politicalislam.com/about/ It is a political ideology masquerading as a religion. Muhammad was a warlord who created Islam to instill discipline into his followers and whip...

Wait a sec. Islam is a political system with a religion. It is not only a religion. The world isn't being sucker-bombed by any other religion. It just so happens that all of the people claiming responsibility ARE Islamic terrorists. When the police release information on the nightly news about peop...

For that matter, there are churches and other Christian organizations around the world that are guilty of some of the things described in the article, so it's not just the CCM industry that's the problem. Even among Jesus' apostles there was jealously, infighting, bad theology, embezzlement, and ev...

I read parts of the article, but I'll just say that even though I don't doubt all - or most - of what the article says, I have issues with throwing blanket statements over every single CCM label or producer. I don't doubt there are some studios and/or producers that are really interested in taking t...

I've been chatting/emailing with John DeGroff for a while now and he clarified some dates. For those curious enough, the first picture I posted with the five members in front of the "stone" door/gate: Winter of 1978, somewhere in Arizona. The second guy from the left is drummer Jim Benton, who joine...

I saw Petra and Stryper last year and I would fully recommend it. I'm obviously a Petra fan, so I was completely satisfied after Petra finished their set; but Stryper really brought it. I've seen them 3-4 times already and this was the time when I saw them most energetic. They kicked snot. I never g...

I loved that album. Hadn't listened to it in years, but it was pretty darn good. Musically quirky and original. Now I want to listen to it. Thanks, Carolina Petra Fan

Most of the pics I took sucked, but this is probably the best of the bunch.

Great concert last night. Still have my throat sore from screaming/singing. About 2 hours and 16-17 songs. Might share some pics later.

Good read! It's funny how past members of the group all seem to agree that the albums they played on were the greatest. :lol: :lol: Yeah. I have a feeling, though, that not many artists listen to their bands after they leave. Anyway, thanks for the reply. I enjoyed the chat a lot and Glover is a re...

I just don't understand why would anyone be "bugged" by seeing someone else in the cover of an album. It's not annoying, but eye-rolling :roll: I mean, if we were to discuss the issue more deeply, it was Bob's decision to call it quits, and you still get to listen to him playing in the album, regard...