John Schlitt's involvement

[Timbo]

Maybe this has been discussed already. But, does anyone know if John was invited to be a part of this new project in any way? Like back ground vocals or something?

[Preacherman777]

I heard something to the effect that he may make some guest appearances at select shows. Not sure where that came from or how firm it is though.

[Preacherman777]

Personally, I'm hoping that if this classic Petra things goes well that someday they'll redo some of the early Schlitt stuff as well. I'd love to hear songs from Back to the Street and This Means War redone with more of an edge.

[lucianotaz]

In my opinion Classic Petra is the open door for another Reunion - Petra Dream Team with John Schlitt, Bob Hartman, John Lawry, Ronny Cates and Louie Weaver.

I am very excited about Classic Petra ... Really, I almost cry when I saw the Classic Petra picture !!!! It´s awasome !!!

[Dan]

PRESS RELEASE / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / FEBRUARY 11, 2010
DPULSE RECORDINGS / OVRTONE MUSIC GROUP, INC
DPULSE CONTACT: MARTIN DEVAUGHAN (800) 496-8747
PETRA BOOKING INFORMATION / GREG CARNES PRODUCTIONS:210- 858- 5904
DPULSE; GREG CARNES PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE REUNION OF CLASSIC PETRA
Christian Rock’s Most Acclaimed Band Reforms for 2010 Classic Line-up Reunion Tour
SAN ANTONIO, TX – dPulse Recordings/Ovrtone Music Group and Greg Carnes Productions
have announced the reunion of the ‘classic’ line-up of PETRA, the pioneering force and most
decorated band in the history of Christian rock music.

With over 20 million albums sold, multiple GRAMMY® and Dove Awards and induction into the
Gospel Music Hall of Fame, PETRA helped launch a musical revolution with its powerful
combination of heartfelt testimony and chart-topping arena rock.

The revolution continues today, as PETRA (Greg X. Volz / Bob Hartman / John Lawry / Louie Weaver)
prepare to embark on a 2010 Reunion Tour, represented for booking exclusively by
San Antonio-based Greg Carnes Productions.

“This has long been a dream of mine,” says Greg Carnes. “Having worked with promoters
in the 80s and into the 90s on this iconic franchise,PETRA still ‘means rock’. Working with them for
their 2010 live dates is very exciting, indeed.”
In what promises to be an exciting year for PETRA fans everywhere, the band will also reunite with
John Schlitt for select festival shows, and Bob joins up with John for II Guys From Petradat es.
More information on the PETRA 2010 Reunion Tour will be available atclas sicp etr a. com.
ABOUT DPULSE: Select dPulse Recordings releases are distributed in association with

Fontana/Universal Music Group Distribution. dPulse is also the digital music home to hundreds
of artists, including the solo releases of classic Petra vocalist Greg X. Volz, Kevin Max and
many more. dPulse also distributes the work of hundreds of emerging artists of all genres.

This is the press release though a lot has changed since then....

[shawnpfan2010]

PRESS RELEASE / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / FEBRUARY 11, 2010
DPULSE RECORDINGS / OVRTONE MUSIC GROUP, INC
DPULSE CONTACT: MARTIN DEVAUGHAN (800) 496-8747
PETRA BOOKING INFORMATION / GREG CARNES PRODUCTIONS:210- 858- 5904
DPULSE; GREG CARNES PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE REUNION OF CLASSIC PETRA
Christian Rock’s Most Acclaimed Band Reforms for 2010 Classic Line-up Reunion Tour
SAN ANTONIO, TX – dPulse Recordings/Ovrtone Music Group and Greg Carnes Productions
have announced the reunion of the ‘classic’ line-up of PETRA, the pioneering force and most
decorated band in the history of Christian rock music.

With over 20 million albums sold, multiple GRAMMY® and Dove Awards and induction into the
Gospel Music Hall of Fame, PETRA helped launch a musical revolution with its powerful
combination of heartfelt testimony and chart-topping arena rock.

The revolution continues today, as PETRA (Greg X. Volz / Bob Hartman / John Lawry / Louie Weaver)
prepare to embark on a 2010 Reunion Tour, represented for booking exclusively by
San Antonio-based Greg Carnes Productions.

“This has long been a dream of mine,” says Greg Carnes. “Having worked with promoters
in the 80s and into the 90s on this iconic franchise,PETRA still ‘means rock’. Working with them for
their 2010 live dates is very exciting, indeed.”
In what promises to be an exciting year for PETRA fans everywhere, the band will also reunite with
John Schlitt for select festival shows, and Bob joins up with John for II Guys From Petradat es.
More information on the PETRA 2010 Reunion Tour will be available atclas sicp etr a. com.
ABOUT DPULSE: Select dPulse Recordings releases are distributed in association with

Fontana/Universal Music Group Distribution. dPulse is also the digital music home to hundreds
of artists, including the solo releases of classic Petra vocalist Greg X. Volz, Kevin Max and
many more. dPulse also distributes the work of hundreds of emerging artists of all genres.

This is the press release though a lot has changed since then....

I'm pretty sure that was talking about the Schlitt, Hartman, Bailey, Christian lineup, that has taken place already.

[corolla1]

Maybe Sue can let us know what's going on. I'm excited about Classic Petra and I plan to buy the CD, but I hope that doesn't mean John and Bob won't work together in some form (II Guys or Farewell Petra shows). I would still like to see John be a part of Petra and not sent packing.

[executioner]

John is not going anywhere; even though Petra is no longer officially around he is still considered the lead singer of Petra.
EVERYONE has to remember that this Classic Petra thing is actually legally not Petra. The legal and copyrighted name of these 5 members of the band is actually Classic Petra. My understanding is all five members own equal share of the rights for Classic Petra.

[brent]

It did not say that John would appear on the same stage at the same time as Petra, but that they would be at the same festival and also with Bob alone as part of II Guys. Funny that this press release went out and John didn't have firm dates for those shows back then.

It only makes sense that someone would put two and two together and get the dream team together for some show before the world goes completely ignorant of Petra.

John needs to do another Petra album IMO opinion, because solo is a no go in this forgetful world.

[rlester]

I'm with Preacherman777, I hope they someday redo some This Means War, and Back to the Street. I honestly think that BTTS is a very underrated album. I really like that one.

I've often wondered, if John isn't included in Classic Petra, it must be hard for him. I mean, he spent around 20 years with Petra, and brought them to great heights in the early 90's. It would almost feel like a kick in the gut to not be included. He mentions NOTHING about Classic Petra on his website. That almost tells me it bothers him.

In no way do I want to make it look like this is how he feels, I'm just speculating. However, he is the type of guy that if he is enthused about something, he would be telling everyone about it.

I just feel bad for him if he is not included in it, unless, its of his own choice.

Ryan.

[brent]

This is the brain child of GXV. John was not in on it, but from what I hear is cool with it. There was more to Petra than the Schlitt years, and nobody can take a thing away from JS and his most excellent rockness.

Since BTTS was recorded before or about the same time as BTS, and since those songs are patterned and voiced to be the follow up to NOTW and MPTY, GVX should recut that record. That record is VOLZ!

[Preacherman777]

I"ve always thought that if you take away the techno sounding stuff from BTS that the sound of it is really not all that different than the sound of BTTS and therefore, I've alway felt it's the one John album that could have just as easily been sung by Greg.

But I'm not worried about John. He's been talking about doing a rockier solo album and I'd like to see that. If we could get fresh stuff from classic Petra and new rock from John, it would just be twice and nice as far as I'm concerned.

[sue d.]

When that press release went out, there actually were firm Petra dates in place & listed on John's site.

Timbo, to answer your question at the beginning of the thread: John was not asked to be involved or do anything on this project. As Brent said, it's GXV's idea and since he's resurecting the 1985 Petra lineup, it would stand to reason that John wouldn't be involved.

There's nothing about classic Petra on John's website because John's site is for JOHN, and not Petra per se. If he's involved with Petra -- then I'll certainly put that up on the site (like what you see on the homepage of the Fan Site).

But since he's not a part of classic Petra, there's no reason to mention it.

[fcollazo]

Now Sue, is John happy about his co-Petra alumni and what God has in store for them, like a good man of God should?

[Timbo]

Sue,

I know it has been discussed before and the cost of doing an album was a big issue. But, does John have more of a time frame in mind of when he might put out another solo record? Or is it looking like that is not a possibility? I am equally interested in this as I am the classic Petra project if not more. Like I have stated before, Shake was more of a Petra style record than the actual Petra records that were released in the mid-late 90's.