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Petra
Formed in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1972, Petra is one of the most influential
bands in Christian rock history, redefining what faith‑based music could sound
like at a time when the genre barely existed. The band fused bold theology with
the power and polish of mainstream rock, helping usher Christian music out of
church basements and onto concert stages around the world. While older
Christians were initially suspicious of Petra’s sound, the group offered a more
positive diversion from secular rock bands that were popular at the time. Over
the course of the band’s 50+ year career, o...
