Petra is retiring this year...

[PetraFan007]

check out petrarocksmyworld.com for the news...



God Bless petra for their 33 years of awesome music and ministry...

 

[wgjones3]

Petra was the first Christian band I ever heard... awesome memories, and I've got a few great Petra songs on my PC. Hate to see 'em hang it up but it just seemed like they were getting pushed further and further back after Praise 2.

 

[WintarNaht]

Good riddance...

 

[bjh]

"Good riddance..."

Such is the sad truth for too many people. When the radio stations stopped playing them after "We Need Jesus", Petra, once a big name in Christian rock, slowly slipped out of notice. Disinterest and indifference slowly did them in.

Once upon a time, Petra would come through St. Louis a couple times during a tour, but I'm not sure they've been here in ages - I've never heard them advertised.

For some of us, Petra carried us beyond belief, and inspired us to stand up and to leave the comfort of our pews behind rose-colored stained glass windows. For many, their songs would hit you where you live. They inspired encouraged love for God, and thankful hearts, encouraging us to enter in the counsel of the holy...but not to stay there. Although we're not to be overcome by the magnet of the world, we have been given a sacred trust to beat the system, and take His message back to the street.

The invitation has been given to you. Are you ready, willing, and able? Will you get on your knees and fight like a man? Will you stand in the gap left by Kenaniah and others who have gone before? Do you have strong convictions? Will you run for the prize? Or will you find yourself lost in a last daze, betray Him with Judas kiss, and rather be lost in a mine field, being led astray by the pied piper who appears as an angel of light?

Life as we know it will be a little different now. However, For those of us who are in the right place, we will be set for life.

Hey world, as a parting thought, think twice about where you're headed. Come and join us. If we are believers in deed, we are clean. This is good news. Don't let your heart be hardened.

Sincerely yours,
B. J. H.

 

[CarrieROBINS]

retiring? i didn't know that. then again i don't really Follow him up. but his music is really cool.

 

[ParaCristo]

retiring? i didn't know that. then again i don't really Follow him up. but his music is really cool.

What in the world are you talkin about? his music?
Petra was a band not a person!
oh well...........I agree that it was about time! although they never tried to change their sound or style......which was good cuz who needed 53 year old dudes in spandex on TVU?..............yuch.

 

[CarrieROBINS]

Yeah i know. but still old guys can be cool!

 

[foo-oswald]

who needed 53 year old dudes in spandex on TVU?..............yuch.

What a disgusting mental picture...but you forgot about the mullets and puffy shirts...

 

[MoreInSorrow]

I loved them in my preteen years.

But they needed to hang it up long ago (please reference "Bands that should call it a day" thread).

 

[texmex]

They will be missed.


I don't listen to them anymore, but I have one of their posters. Love them!

 

[ParaCristo]

What a disgusting mental picture...but you forgot about the mullets and puffy shirts...

don't forget the bright color sunglasses.... and the hi-top white reeboks!!!!

 

[Phil413]

God Bless petra for their 33 years of awesome music and ministry...

I gotta agree with this sentiment. Petra was the first christian rock that I heard as kid, and they really sparked my interest in checking out the whole christian rock scene. I've got 22 of their CDs, from the self titled Petra in 74 to the Jekyll & Hyde in 2003. Now that's quite an accomplishment for any group, let alone a christian rock group.

 

[holyrokker]

Which Petra is retiring? They changed band members more than they changed clothes.

I liked Petra many. many years ago. I respect the work they did. But it is about time they called it quits.

Resurrection Band called it quits a few years ago and they had much more talent and originality. They're music never got tired or old. Their final CD (Lament) was perhaps their best.

Petra is like a good TV show that went on beyond the prime - they ran out of original material.

 

[Victory of the Cross]

I remember them, they were very retro, very cool, i liked their hair and shirts, very cool

 

[Jesusfan4ever]

I really enjoyed Petra. They are my Christian Rock band & I really hate to see them retire. I got the pleasure of seeing them in concert twice. I have all of their music. They'll be missed!

 

[STARINELSON]

I hadn't heard about Petra retiring. I got to meet them a few years back, John Schlitt was very nice. I knew Bob ( the founder) had retired and John had done some solo. Is he still going to solo ? I really hope so. I have listened to them for years.


Wanda

 

[STARINELSON]

"Good riddance..."

Such is the sad truth for too many people. When the radio stations stopped playing them after "We Need Jesus", Petra, once a big name in Christian rock, slowly slipped out of notice. Disinterest and indifference slowly did them in.

Once upon a time, Petra would come through St. Louis a couple times during a tour, but I'm not sure they've been here in ages - I've never heard them advertised.

For some of us, Petra carried us beyond belief, and inspired us to stand up and to leave the comfort of our pews behind rose-colored stained glass windows. For many, their songs would hit you where you live. They inspired encouraged love for God, and thankful hearts, encouraging us to enter in the counsel of the holy...but not to stay there. Although we're not to be overcome by the magnet of the world, we have been given a sacred trust to beat the system, and take His message back to the street.

The invitation has been given to you. Are you ready, willing, and able? Will you get on your knees and fight like a man? Will you stand in the gap left by Kenaniah and others who have gone before? Do you have strong convictions? Will you run for the prize? Or will you find yourself lost in a last daze, betray Him with Judas kiss, and rather be lost in a mine field, being led astray by the pied piper who appears as an angel of light?

Life as we know it will be a little different now. However, For those of us who are in the right place, we will be set for life.

Hey world, as a parting thought, think twice about where you're headed. Come and join us. If we are believers in deed, we are clean. This is good news. Don't let your heart be hardened.

Sincerely yours,
B. J. H.

I couldn't have said it better.

Wanda

 

[Lenora56]

I'm not familiar with a whole lot of their music, although I have 2 of their CD's. One of my favorite songs is "Take Me In," as sung on the Petra Praise--The Rock Cries Out album. Time seems to collapse when I hear that song.

 

[STARINELSON]

I'm not familiar with a whole lot of their music, although I have 2 of their CD's. One of my favorite songs is "Take Me In," as sung on the Petra Praise--The Rock Cries Out album. Time seems to collapse when I hear that song.

Believe me, I know what you mean. I listened to them as a teenager
and my son(he's 21 ) grew up on them. He loves them as much as I do. I have so many favorites I couldn't name them all.
Wanda