Mark Kelly (bassist)

Mark Dean Kelly (born June 28, 1956) is a Christian bass guitarist most remembered for being a member of Petra during the 1980s. Kelly joined Petra in 1981 and recorded seven albums with them before retiring in 1988, being replaced by Ronny Cates.

In 2000, he was inducted (with former and current members of Petra) into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

In 2010, an incarnation of the band was formed under the name of "Classic Petra", featuring the Beat the System-era (i.e. 1985) Petra line-up. They announced the "Back to the Rock World Tour", starting October 15, 2010[1] and released Back to the Rock on November 13, 2010.

Discography

YearAlbumLabel
1981Never Say DieStar Song
1982More Power to YaStar Song
1983Not of this WorldStar Song
1984Beat the SystemStar Song
1985Captured in Time and SpaceStar Song
1986Back to the StreetStar Song
1987This Means War!Star Song
2010Back to the RockClassic Petra LLC

Grammy Nominations

Mark was nominated, with the other members of Petra, for the following:

YearNomination
1985  Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, Not of This World[2]
1986Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, Beat the System[3]
1987Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, Back to the Street[4]
1988Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, This Means War![5]

References

  1. ↑ "News - Rock Pioneers Petra Reform For Tour And New Album". Louder Than The Music. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  2. ↑ "Grammy Award Nominees 1985 - Grammy Award Winners 1985". Awardsandshows.com. 1985-02-26. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  3. ↑ "Grammy Award Nominees 1986 - Grammy Award Winners 1986". Awardsandshows.com. 1986-02-25. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  4. ↑ "Grammy Award Nominees 1987 - Grammy Award Winners 1987". Awardsandshows.com. 1987-02-24. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  5. ↑ "Grammy Award Nominees 1988 - Grammy Award Winners 1988". Awardsandshows.com. 1988-03-02. Retrieved 2011-12-31.



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