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  • Founders of Christian rock? Hardly. What about Larry Norman? He came before any of them.

  • @bagelboi66 "Why should the devil have all the good music!" Yes, Larry was the first Jesus rocker. God Bless Larry Norman (rest in peace, Larry) and Petra, Randy Stonehill, and the other early Christian artists out there who blazed new trails.

  • @bagelboi66 yeah, but Petra was the one that took it to the next level... touring the State, having sold-outs everywhere and getting to a lot of confused young people...

  • @cristyraul Not just Petra, but REZ band, Chuck Girard & Love Song, Malcolm & Alwyn, Randy Stonehill, Ken Medema, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Barry McGuire, gosh there were so many. It's depressing how few pioneers are still performing, or indeed still on Earth. I guess I'll always have an especially soft spot for Larry Norman though. I never get sick of his groundbreaking "Six O'Clock News" hey I still listen to it!

  • @bagelboi66 they were awesome as well... but Petra was the one standing out... I mean, ask kids nowadays if they heard of any of those... I'm telling you that most of them would have heard of only Petra and maybe, just maybe of Rez band... I mean christian young people, of course...

  • I am so blessed to have grown up with their music fas the soundtrack to my childhood! I don't remember a week going by without blaring 'Back To The Street' or 'This Means War' while doing my chores and homework. They are truely blessed gift from God. Thank you so much for sharing this!

  • I Saw Petra In Concert at Icthus in Kentucky back in 1997 theyre are still awesome

  • Love and respect to Petra, and to all those who Rock for the Rock!!! We are a new Christian Hard rock band, following in the footsteps of Such great Bands as Petra and Stryper, and we'd be honored if you brothers and sisters in Christ reading this will click here, open your heart and give our videos a listen....We are original, these are our songs, and our videos,...and not the usual youtube dribble! Quite the opposite actually! I promise!!! Please Click here......

  • muy buenas canciones

  • Proud to be a Pethead :) Classic Petra rocked at Easterfest QLD and Strawberry Jam WA

  • Proud to be a Pethead :) Petra Rock - So glad Classic Petra and Petra Farewell have been touring

  • I Loved their 1983 album:)

  • I saw Petra (original line up) play yesterday at Eastefest here in Qld, Australia. They where awesome. At first I didn't know how the young people were going to take to the older music style but after a few tracks the kids really got into it. Was really good to see young people who where there more out of curiosity appreciate Petra's sound. They really promoted the Gospel too when speaking with the crowd. Much more than some of the other bands on the day. Double thumbs up to Petra!!!

  • Hey, I love Petra too, but "Hundreds of hits and Millions of fans"...?

  • I just want to say thank you guys.for taken a step of faith.may god bless you all.

  • God used Petra in my life so that I could become a Christian. The first Christian song I ever heard was "It Is Finished". That song remains one of my absolute Petra faves. I saw Petra on their retirement tour and met Bob and John. They were so kind and gracious, and they got a kick out of my five y/o daughter striking a "rock girl" pose. My kids' favorite song is "Jekyll & Hyde". I still rock out and know all the lyrics. Much love in Christ <3

  • My fav is War

  • the original bass player is in our band!!! The band Fritz the Cat!!! Hes awesome!!!

  • petra#1, stryper# 2

  • they seem to sound like whatever was popular in that time period

  • Very Nice!! - J. Mullen in AZ.

  • Most of people who aren`t christian think that christian music are lame, but it isn`t. Neither Petra, Whiteheart and De Garmo and Key made bad, boring music.

  • I'm with you 100%...Petra is the BEST Christian rock band EVER!! Thanks for posting this!!

  • does any one know any thing about there new album

  • I was fortunate enough to see these guys on the 1st night of the "Beat the System" tour. Some technical problems but otherwise a great show! Very talented with a great message.

  • i love petra im goin to the reuinon tour

  • God can also open your eyes to the gift of music that glorifies Him whether you and Jimmy Swaggart like it or not.

  • Amo de todo meu corção essa banda maravilhosa, em especial o album No Doubt que marcou minha vida quando me tornei cristão

  • God Bless Those involved wit Petra and there Fans

  • Uh, Excuse me'- But Larry Norman is the founder of christian rock music! Get a Clue!

  • yeah Petra I wish there was still more... so I could listen. Can you make a comeback again?!

    Guam is listening still!

  • Petra is most definately one of the best Christians bands out there. I love that their songs quote the Bible!!! Beyond Belief has to be my FAVORITE!

  • This guy must be an old line baptist or somthin? I got saved because of christian rock!! So God Bless petra and all the bands out there delivering the messege!!

    Praise God for Christians that listen to God's voice and not some negative people that think you have to be boreing to be a christian!! Serving God is exciting and awesome and I still love my christian rock and praise and worship!!!

  • The LORD showed me they will NOT retire, But will re-fire. Thank you Jesus! Rest if you must Petra but no retire!

    Thank you so much to dabbuhl for this awsome flash of songs!

    A sister in Christ, kutelilblondegrl@aol.com:) OR BayeeGrl@aol.com

  • Cool! Not of This World remains my favorite Christian album of all time. I also saw them on tour in Tulsa in 1990. Great show!

  • Petra, Is my all time # 1 Favorite band, Always will be. The lord showed me they will NOT retire, But will re-fire. Thank you Jesus! Rest if you must Petra but no retire!

    Thank you so much to dabbuhl for this awsome flash of songs!

    A sister in Christ, kutelilblondegrl@aol.com:)

  • whats the name of the album of 1977?? that song make me happy hehe please someone say!!!

  • @vile50 forget it! i got it!! the name of the album is "Come and join us"

  • love it!

  • Thank you for that tribute to Petra. Love their music!

  • I just put my balls on Jesus' chin.

  • This was the greatest Christian Rock band that I ever knew. I grew up listening and going to concerts with my Dad! I will never forget them. Wish they didn't retire yet.

  • The absolute best, bar none! Saved millions of souls for Jesus with great music/message for 33 years, Heard they are back together with the original lineup for a world tour starting in October!!!!! AWESOME!! Greg will sing...

  • Welcome Back Petra!!!! see classicpetra(dot)com

    2010-2011 World Tour!!!

  • This is not a joke. posted at their Facebook Page, the webpage given, and verified by jesusfreakhideout, CMSpin, and dpulse records (whoever they are...)

  • The lord said "make a joyfull noise" not " make a classical" or "rock" as long as the heart is in the right place god doesn't care.... and his opinion is the only one who's DOES matter.

    my dad was in the FIRST christian rock band even before them and i think he loves the lord verry much.

  • CLASSIC PETRA tour coming. Greg X Volz, Bob Hartman, Louie Weaver, John Lawry, Mark Kelley. Look for it.

  • It's sad that I can't find those albums in Montréal today. I got all those in k7 when I was 20 years old. I'm now 39, and I try to find them. If u got an advise please email me

  • Thanks for posting Petra! These guys blessed me all through my life and were a major part in leading me to Christ! Thank You Jesus!

  • Wish they would re-unite with this line-up and tour the U.S.A.

    Would like to see a "Beyond Belief 2" - Come on John, pull these guys together again!

    John Schlitt (Killer Vocalist)

    Bob Hartman (Totally shreds on the guitar)

    John Lawry (Great Songwriter-Keyboardist)

    Ronny Cates(What can I say, this guy can rock on the Bass)

    Louie Weaver (Big fan of this guy)

  • There will never be a Christian Rock band like PETRA again...they will always be my favorite...Thanks to Petra for 33 awesome years of rocking for G-O-D!

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  • Beyond Belief is my favorite album. No question about it!

  • My favorite was More power to ya.

  • Petra is my favorite all time Christian rock band and they were the best band of their time. However they were not the founder of Christian rock. Larry Norman was around long before they started.

  • Larry Norman is the earliest Christian rocker that I can think of but Petra was my favorite.

  • My name is Petra , and my parents own all albums . Plus I was named after the band.

  • Is your middle name BOB? (after the founder Bob Hartman)

  • wow....

  • Thanks God For Petra !

  • Petra is The BEST Christian Rock band!

    Tomorrow is John Schlitt's (The singer)

    Birthday!

  • Awesome wonderful video! My all-time favorite band, and all-time favorite Christian rock band; although I would say Larry Norman is/was "undoubtedbly" the founder of Christian Rock.

  • Larry Norman may be the founder but I think Petra reached more people.

  • what was the song on 2005. my dad toured with petra his band liberation suite along with petra were the founders of christian rock.

  • @sumitvids It is called Guitar Solo (by Bob Hartman). Track 13 on the CD

  • The song on the 2005 album was Bob's Solo

  • @sumitvids sorry for replying this way, but dont forget in the credits that they also got 2 Gold albums and John has 3 Gold records. Theres allot more than what was listed in the video for achievements.

  • i like john schlitt better than greg voltz

  • I like john also but in 1986, I was very sad to hear the "NEW" voice of Petra. My favorite album was More power to ya.

  • @dabbuhl

    ya i guess i know wat zat feels like. z newsbows wit micheal tait, i like both micheal better now, but i waz a little surprised.

  • a very significant Christian band.

  • I LOVE PETRA !!!!!!!!

  • Wao q gran bendicion este grupo aunque no hablo ingles para mi su musica fue de mucha inspiracion y edificacio q es Señor los siga bendiciendo

  • ok who here thinks scaremo is evil?....b/c i think it doesn't matter what type of music u like -.-

  • I don't see Petra as destructive. If you do, you haven't listened to the music or read the lyrics. I could name all the songs but if you don't get it, you won't get it.

  • @dabbuhl Dude have you ever really listened? Or are you just judging by the cover here?? Really?? Destructive?? I don't think so I got saved because of christian rock!!

    Are you going to say I am not saved?? Next time open your ears and listen before you judge??

  • @TheKingskid2010

    You may be mistaken about this being Dabbuhl. He's the one that posted the video and defends Petra as not being destructive.

    I think you meant to reply to "Truthorfable."

  • @dabbuhl

    I Agree with you, Some people go a bit to far and think any other style of music is evil, its the lyrics that make a song evil, I for one love Christian rock, its got power and has passion, I say the Praise the Lord in any music style,! Lets show the Devil we can use the music he wants to be evil, to Praise Jesus!!

    some people need to Lighten up,

    I still listen to secular music too, Its entertainment, and I dont let it affect me.

    Jesus knows I love music. but christian is my Fave!

  • @Truthorfable The destructive music of christian rock?Perhaps you can give a bible verse for your claim! As a christian I only take direction from His word!

  • @Truthorfable i cannot believe that with all the dying souls in this world,and our call to be a light to them,that you are on a "witch hunt"against christian rock.Show a bible verse if you can.

  • lol

  • What is the set list for this video? I really like the 2000 one, and have no clue what it is!

  • they are good, but I LOVVVVE Stryper...Stryper is #1...

  • Russ Ballard wrote it for Argent, then Petra received the right to record it (Petra changed the lyrics somewhat) Then Kiss recorded it for the Bill and Ted movie. The Kiss version is more like the Argent. You can look up Argent "God gave rock and roll to you" on youtube and find the video.

  • Thanks for this! Petra is my all-time favorite band. My favorite concert was in 1991 in Greenville, SC. Anyone else hear of the Great Paper Airplane War before that concert! Awesome!

  • LOVE THEM... GREAT BAND <3

  • Los mejores.. Dios los ha bendecido mucho!!! Gracias Dios por ungirlos!!! y muchas gracias a vos loc por subir este video!!!

    Dios te bendiga!!!

  • Wow I just learned the real history of God gave RR to You. I thought Kiss ripped it off of Petra. I stand educated.

  • I have always loved petra. But the older stuff really cooks my chicken! 1977s GGRRTY is my favorite still! I can't believe Kiss stole that song so outright. Also I think the real founder of Christian Rock (other that the allmighty) was Larry Norman. 1969s Upon This Rock. But I love it all.

  • Yea One of the best rock bands and awesome message.

  • Awesome Job! There are some albums I didn't know they had!

  • wOW!!! Exelent Group!!! Exlenete este Grupo!!! Dios los uso pa ministrarme cuando ser cristiano y escuchar rock era casi antétisis!!!

  • I love petra No matter how old they get!

  • Live long Christian Rock !

  • Sem duvida muita qualidade, um Som que serve de exemplo para criticos do Rock Gospel....

  • they sound a lot like Def Leopard--awesome eighties rock! :)what a mark they left...

  • Carry God in your pocket?? What? Would that be in your PANTS pocket pooptypeuptypants55c?

  • Obama is president

    Jesus is KING!

  • god is spreading through america like a wildfire, however, we need to keep jesus in everything we do. for all christians , do not just be a sunday christian. carry god "in your pocket" everywhwhare u go. god bless you all.

  • Loyd stop harrasing Angelmom! please! I really don't feel like being nasty today.

  • YEAH!!!!!!! Loyd is GONE!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to the owner of the video...VICTORY!!!!!!!

    (I deleted my other comments, since now they probably don't make sense to new people watching the videos)

  • fuck you yes there is well sorry thers barely any athiests thers so many more christains

  • They are the best.. God bless everbody

  • Amen sister! Just keep ignore these trolls.

    By the way, saw Petra's final tour in Tampa in 2006....AWESOME!

    But I also beg to differ, in my opinion, the best of all time? Newsboys, oh and yes, of course Ken Tamplin. All though I do have tons of Petra albums!  LOL!

  • absolutely the best rock group with christian message!!! like no other

    besides Stryper!

  • This band was awesome to see in concert and a blessing once again to hear again. I recently purchased 4 of their CDs and I am so thankful for their songs. Praise God for their ministry!

  • A wonderful tribute. I was a diehard fan of these guys and still have some of their albums. Thank you for making this link.  Nat.

  • they need to repent and get the holy ghost so their brains can be washed from that corruption that subverts the christian walk-rock and roll hogwash

  • A world class rock n roll band who stood the test of time and didn't sell out. Nice tribute.

  • Thanks God I saw them in concert in Tacoma/Washington in 1994 and in Rio de Janeiro in 1995. I love their music and ministry. Good luck guys and God bless you all.

  • Miss you Bob and guys in Petra christian musicians who had you as there insperation will minister like did for another 33 years!!!!

  • Petra's lyrics to their version of "God Gave Rock and Roll to You" are different than the original version. I have to admit, I prefer Petra's version.

  • God Gave Rock N' Roll means God gave us good music so therefore we must take a good care of it

  • I completely agree with you. I'd never heard of this band until I watched this video and I am shocked and appalled.

    'God gave rock n roll to you'?? can nobody see these people were being used by the illuminati? the pyramid imagery can even be seen on some of their album covers.

    And they covered a KISS song? KISS are one of the most demonic rock groups out there? I can't believe how many people are being decieved! Check out John Todd an an ex illuminatist...

  • God Gave Rock and Roll to You was originally performed by the band Argent in 1973. Petra added overtly Christian lyrics in 1977 on their album Come and Join Us. They redid it in 1984 on the album Beat the System then recorded live in 1985 on Captured in Time and Space album. Kiss did the song in 1991. That said, I thank God for bands like Petra, DeGarmo and Key and others; imperfect men, called by God to bring the Gospel to imperfect teens whom he loves and will meet where they are.

  • To quote Petra's backmasked intro to their song "Judas Kiss" : "What'ca looking for the devil for, when you ought to be looking for the Lord". Amen Petra, and God bless you all.

  • You need to read a verse in the Bible that says "Let he who is among you without sin be the first to condemn" It's not your place. They changed the words of that song, if you even cared to check it out, and did you not hear any of the other lyrics they sang? Half the lyrics of their songs come straight out of the Bible. Oh and while you're at it, check out the verse that says "Sing unto the Lord a NEW SONG" You know there was one point in time that four part hyms were of the devil.

  • Defining the word "legacy"

    From Canada with Love

  • This band is the best band ever. There's not a lot of christian rock bands that can last as many years as they did. It really shows their faith on Christ was real.

  • Don't like it? Don't come here :) Nobody forces you,  do they? :)

  • You shall bow one day - willing or not.

    "You better have your house in order when the shakin' begins"

    Lord, reveal yourself to and convict this man of your glory - do not let him go until he says UNCLE !!!!

    From Canada with Love ...

  • Love petra..

    I've got a Bob Hartman guitar custim s, of course signed by Bob Hartman =)

  • galtyyy...did you that God is the same yesterday,today and forever.

  • I wouldn't say that Petra started Christian rock, but they were certainly there in the beginning. They were unique in that they had two lead guitar players, a little like the Allman brothers. If you had played more of the 1974 stuff people would have heard that sound. That is the sound that I will always think of when I think of Petra. I gave my Petra album away to a guy in hopes of evangelizing him, but kind of wish I hadn't... I'll have to check Ebay...

  • i grew up listening to petra and dctalk.  i have since progressed to metal, but these guys have been an integral part of my growth, and i still love them.

    \m/ for Christ.

  • I said short term!..its coming, its coming..:o)

  • Fue la primer banda de musica cristiana que escuche en 1992, tenia meses de haber aceptado al Señor como mi Salvador. Dios los usó en mi vida. God used this band in my first months as a christian.

    Desde HONDURAS, Lester

  • Trae muchos recuerdos, realmente esta banda trajo a muchos a los pies de nuestro Dios, UNA BANDA DE MUSICA ROCK, FANTASTICO.

  • valeu brother I'm from Brazil I loved a lot this video, it's so sad because the end of this Great Band ......

    Deus te abençoe Irmão (God bless you Brother)

  • I know how you feel when I learnd that they had retired I was verey sad...

    but Jonh shlit and Bob Hartman just couldent stand retirment, and are now knone as two guys from Petra.

  • Thank You for this tribute! Petra still plays on great Christian Radio stations like KLove!

  • They're a timeless band, and there's nothing like them anywhere.

  • who are you, doomedamerica, to condemn anyone to hell? I find it hard to believe that any music devoted to the praise of God is going to get anyone sent to hell. What's evil? Guitars? Drums? Keyboards? I just don't get those who claim rock and roll is evil. What's so evil about it?

  • hahahhaa, dude this is the most stupid comment i ever seen, music can be used in several ways, it depends in the way the music is used, if i want to say something for God with music, is for him and i dont care if is rock or something else, is just my way to bless the name of Jesus

  • 33 anos fantasticos. É triste imaginar que Petra chegou ao fim. Mesmo assim, as músicas de Petra permanecerá para sempre em nossos corações. Obrigado Petra. Deus abençoe vocês!

    33 fantastic years. It is sad to imagine Petra coming to an end. Still, Petra's song will remain in our hearts forever! Thank you Petra. God bless you all!

  • I was in a band back in in the 80's that opened for petra. petra was the real deal. Be Blessed,rev.jon hawley

  • muito bom

  • Dá pra chorar...

    Tristeza e alegria, foram anos que ficarão na história

  • I used to be lead singer in a band at my church in the early 1990s, petra was a big influence in our music. Petras music is an excellent way to bring gods word to younger generations. All their lyrics had a strong biblical origin. Such a fantastic way to spread gods word.

  • computer brains is my fav song from them

  • Petra the best band.

  • GOOD, VERY GOOD

    GOD BLESS YOU

    Aqui desde Bolivia tambien tienen fans los de PETRA

    BENDICIONES

  • Petra,

    You guys were there for me when I first became a Christian 25 years ago. I wouldn't have made it without your music.

    JJ

  • you will have to be juge on what you said but his grace be blessed.his name is above all names kees shall bown down and every tougue confess that his Lord of all.

  • I have the 89 CD heard it a zillion times!U the 97 CD's & 2001...I love the Coloring Song!More Power to Ya,Not of This World, No Weapon Formed Against Me Will Prosper, I Love the LORD! Beyond Belief,When Will the World See that We Need Jesus?

  • can someone name all the songs playing in this video?? thanks my dad loves petra and i use to listen to them all the time but dont remember some of the songs

  • Sorry I can't name ALL of 'em, but here's the ones I know:

    Walkin In the Light, God Gave Rock & Roll to you, ?? (on Washes Whiter Than), The Coloring Song, More Power To Ya, Not of This World, Beat the System, ?? (on Captured in Time & Space), Shakin the House, This Means War, All Fired Up, I Love the Lord, Beyond Belief, Dance, Just Reach Out, No Doubt, We Need Jesus, ?? (on God Fixation), ?? (on Double Take), We Want to See Jesus Lifted High, ?? (on Jekyll & Hyde), ?? (Petra Farewell)

  • Sorry... my reply was supposed to go under Carcrazy7777's question about the songs. not on the top. :] oops

  • Very well done on the video! Nice work!

  • sounds more like pop than rock to me,i think c/rock is like p.o.d.barren cross,whitecross,

  • You have to remember that Petra is old school. Rock back then is different than it is now. Petra freakin rocks!

  • No, ROCK is PETRA... i mean... pod is new metal, barren cross, classic metal like maiden, whitecross, hard classic metal...

    And Petra is only ROCK, listen his self titled album, to 2005... if u can listen another sound, well.. :S

    Ballads, Rock, that is Petra...

  • I think it would be awsome of a group of recent christian artists would do a tribute to Petra and kinda jazz up some of their songs. Petra's song writting was just awsome and they just don't turn out such quality nowadays!

  • Petra has been around since long before I was born, and my Dad loves them! I grew up listening to them! So many of these songs I knew and loved! Makes me want to find my dads old cds!

  • Man I'm 21 I have all the Petra albums I got My First petra album when I was 15 and the First song of Petra's I Heard was Was "Destiny" and within 2 months of hearing that song I was going to Church Full time and over the years have collected all there Albums and put them On My iPod which I keep connected to my car stereo and thats all that Plays is Petra where ever I go YOU ROCK MY WORLD PETRA!!!!!

  • my name is petra...but what is it...the answer in italian please

  • petra rocks

  • Thank you Petra. You have been a great inspiration to my life. Since my first years as a christian, Petra has been a motor to me, an example of courage and how we can live a holy life "in this stranger's pilgrimage". The visit you guys gave us in Colombia transformed many lives.

    Estos bacanes de la fe son unos reduros. Hasta Josh McDowell los apoya. Ejemplos como este son dignos de imitar, asi a los demas no les guste. Gracias a Petra y al man que hizo este video (Dabbuhl) .

  • great compilation!

    I really love this band...

    Theyre the only band who makes real music...

    inspire others.. praises God..

    & uses the word "GOD" openly!

    An eye opener!=)

  • Petra is truly a Spirit fueled group and this dedication is truly a wonderful way of saying thank you... for listening to the spirit I know many who have been lead to Jesus because of their obedience to Gods spirit,and thank you.

  • Well done ! Thanks ! I LOVE PETRA !!