Former Petra Lead Singer John Schlitt

Former Petra lead singer John Schlitt spends the full show with Tim today. Quite a privilege to have one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music the past 30+ years , including 20 years (and 16 albums) as the front man for Petra. Schlitt shares about his childhood, college years and first big band (Head East), including how as the band grew, John’s personal life spiraled into a life of cocaine and alcohol abuse. Fired by the band in 1980, Schlitt hit rock bottom and was on the brink of suicide. He shares how God got ahold of him (including the role his wife played), the laying down of the music, and the crazy path to becoming the new lead singer of Petra (replacing Greg X. Volz—Petra’s original lead singer—in 1986). John also shares thoughts about some of Petra’s albums, his new band The Union of Sinners & Saints (including their forthcoming “Storyteller / Living Room” tour which may be within reach of local groups to book), and his collaboration with the Jay Sekulow Band. Keep up with John at www.johnwschlitt.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.