Bob Hartman (Robert M. Hartman) 1972-1995 / 2002 -
"Uncle Bob" is Petra's founding member, as
The majority of Petra's songs have been penned by Him. When one thinks of a band that has released a couple of albums, you think...that's great. But stop to think for a moment. Petra has 20 original albums. Yes, twenty! Typically there are 10 songs on an album - that means over 190 songs have been written....the majority by Bob Hartman!
BIO: Home town: Byron, Ohio Born: December 26, 1949 Married: March 28, 1981 to Kim Whisonant Children: Son - Jeff Pets: Dog named Sweetie Petra Biography: Founding member, principal songwriter and lead guitarist for Petra. No longer tours (stopped in 1995), but still actively involved in management, direction & songwriting. Musical Biography: The Nightwalkers (at age 15), Rapture, Organized Confusion, International Crabgrass and Dove High School: Byron High School, Byron, OH. Class of 1968 College: Bowling Green University - B.A. in Psychology
Favorite Scripture:
Proverbs
3:5-6 web site: http://www.houseofbob.com |
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well as the only original member still active in the ministry of Petra. Though no longer touring (he stopped in 1995), Bob is
still actively involved in Petra through
principal songwriting and management of the band.
