Ok, I hear all of that, but the average modern Petra fan knows Petra as fronted by John Schlitt. John is the voice most people associate with Petra. That harder sound is what most people associate with Petra. There are more people familiar with that music, because there is more of it and it resonated with more people back in the day.zman7720000 wrote:The purpose of my previous post was not to fuel gossip and debate, simply to express one fan’s emotion. It’s probably obvious that I have great affection for Classic, but that’s not my only concern. This tour is being marketed as “”The 40th Anniversary Tour/CD.” For fans, which are the only ones who will be buying in, it suggests that it will represent the band’s full career! I know it has been reported that surprise guests will be performing, however to me that’s nothing more than a cameo role and is distasteful at best. I know Greg and Louie can be a pain, but they put 30 years into that band/ministry. I agree that the so called dream team would also have been better than what we are being sold! If this is a 40th anniversary tour/CD why not have GHF contribute? What about the PP2, DT, GF guys? My problem is with the promotion. If it looks like a Farewell reunion, sounds like a Farewell reunion, smells like a Farewell reunion, well then? I will not be going to see this band as marketed!zman7720000 wrote:I am just so grieved that the classic line up is being left out completely.
I must stop here and give honor where it is due Greg Bailey seems to be a real standup guy he has been their when needed for 10 years now, even worked with CP, how classy!
John has been in the band longer, released more records, and been in front when the band was winning awards. I can't think of too many bands that have had anniversary tours with former lead singers when there is a current singer in the position. People kind of celebrate with the current line up. Anybody think of any? I can't.
Again, they are including people from those specific albums of the past. Read the posts.
FYI, why must a band of believers in harmony be forced to be unified with those who sow chords of strife? That is not scriptural. Bands don't HAVE to include anyone. If someone is a jerk, that is THEIR problem, not the bands, not the fans. Too bad if the fans don't like it. They don't have to live with the people in close proximity, and deal with all of the other entanglements of their lives that you fans do not see while watching the 45 minute "show" on stage. Some of you are not musicians, in bands, so it seems so simple to you. It isn't. Everyone, even the spouses, the crew, the management, has an affect on musicianship, interpersonal dynamics, etc, etc. There is more to it than calling a guy up, having him show up to the show, do the gig and go home. It is not that easy, especially when some people think the show is all about them, and they make decisions reflecting that mindset.
Look, the band is there for the fans, but they are there for themselves more than anything. They have something within them that MAKES them do what they do. Be it a God thing, a music thing, a monetary thing, or a combination of the three. There is a driving force that will not let them quit. Like all successful ministries, businesses, volunteer organizations, there must be synergy, unity and accountability. When someone goes rogue, that person forfeits his/her position to someone who is a team player. It is not fair to expect Petra to subject themselves, their families, etc to people who are not good for the welfare of everyone involved. That's all I will say.
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