Mark Kelly (bassist)
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Mark Dean Kelly is a Christian
bass guitar
ist most remembered for being a member of Christian rock band Petra
during the 1980s. Kelly joined Petra in 1981 and recorded seven albums with them before retiring in 1987.
In 2000, he assisted with his former bandmates and current Petra band members to the band's induction in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame
.
In late 2010 the core original members of the 1980s Petra lineup announced they were going back in the studio to record a new album and embark on a world tour. Mark Kelly is now back as bass player with this lineup (now called "Classic Petra") along with Bob Hartman
, Louie Weaver
, Greg X. Volz
, and John Lawry
.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
ist most remembered for being a member of Christian rock band Petra
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
during the 1980s. Kelly joined Petra in 1981 and recorded seven albums with them before retiring in 1987.
In 2000, he assisted with his former bandmates and current Petra band members to the band's induction in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Gospel Music Hall of Fame
The Gospel Music Hall of Fame, created in 1971 by the Gospel Music Association, is a Hall of Fame dedicated exclusively to recognizing meaningful contributions by individuals and groups in all forms of gospel music.-Inductees:...
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In late 2010 the core original members of the 1980s Petra lineup announced they were going back in the studio to record a new album and embark on a world tour. Mark Kelly is now back as bass player with this lineup (now called "Classic Petra") along with Bob Hartman
Bob Hartman
Robert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...
, Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver
Louie Weaver III is a Christian drummer most famous for being the long-time drummer of legendary Christian rock band Petra for 22 years. Weaver was controversially dismissed from the band in 2003. He is currently working on several projects. In 2010, Weaver reunited with former members of Petra...
, Greg X. Volz
Greg X. Volz
Gregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:...
, and John Lawry
John Lawry
John Lawry is a Christian musician, composer, producer, and songwriter. He is most remembered for being the keyboardist of Christian rock band Petra during their most prolific years.-Biography:...
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