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Petra Farewell To Release November 22nd

To celebrate 33 years of music and ministry from the pioneering Christian rock band Petra, Inpop Records will release Petra Farewell on November 22nd. Petra Farewell, recorded on October 4th in front of an audience of family, friends and fans at W274 in Franklin, Tennessee, features Petra classics, emerging worship favorites, and special guest appearances by former band members, including vocalist Greg X. Volz and keyboard player John Lawry.

“It was great to see Greg and John on the same stage together,” says Petra lead vocalist since 1986, John Schlitt. “Everyone had fun and I’m sure the fans enjoyed the show. We’ve had a wonderful 33 years, and God has done amazing things through this band. We are thankful for all He has given us,” Schlitt says.

“Petra’s fans have been incredibly supportive over the past three decades,” says Inpop Records President Wes Campbell. “Not only will the Petra Farewell CD commemorate one of Christian music’s greatest rock bands, it’s also a tribute to the fans that have been with them all along."

Plans for a Petra Farewell DVD are also in the works, and the project is currently set for a 2006 release. The comprehensive DVD will include concert footage from the show, in-depth interviews with band members, fan snapshots, and other special features.

At present, the band is in the midst of its international farewell tour, concluding in December. Featuring openers Sarah Brendel, Farewell June and Bread of Stone, the tour will impact over 50 markets including Brazil, Germany and Norway. In August, Petra formally announced its plans to disband at the year’s end. The decision to retire the band was mutual by all members.

"I think Petra's greatest accomplishment has been maintaining its good reputation for the last 33 years," concludes Hartman.

For more information, visit www.petraband.com or www.inpop.com.

Provided by: Inpop Records