Former Members Of Petra Reuniting To Form Power Trio
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FORT WAYNE – Three former members of the Christian rock band Petra’s original lineup have reunited to form a blues-rock power trio known as GHF (God Has Forgiven.) Original Petra members Greg Hough (guitar, vocals), Bill Glover (drums, vocals) and John DeGroff (bass, vocals) all played on Petra's self-titled debut album :Petra: (1974), and 1977’s “Come And Join Us.” The original Petra, which also included current member Bob Hartman (guitar, vocals), formed in Fort Wayne in fall 1972 while all members attended Christian Training Center, a two-year independent Bible College established by Calvary Temple. As the three members of GHF all left the original Petra lineup over time, they nonetheless stayed active in music and in various ministries. Hough is a doctor of chiropractic medicine with a practice in Fort Wayne. He has recorded and played with several bands over the years, and consistently plays local venues. Glover has played and recorded with several different bands, both Christian and secular and has toured extensively. He is semi-retired and living in Florida. DeGroff has also toured and recorded extensively. He lives in Warsaw, where he is a free-lance journalist and musician. All three members of GHF are active in local congregations within their communities. In 2004 and 2005, Hough, Glover and DeGroff teamed with Hartman for a series of concerts during Petra’s “Farewell” tour. The year 2004 also saw the release of GHF’s only recording to date, “Honestly Live.” This project was recorded at one of GHF’s first public performances, and includes Petra songs from the first two albums plus original music written by Hough and Glover. GHF will perform at Warsaw First United Methodist Connection Campus, 1692 W. Lake St., Warsaw, May 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. The concert is open to the public and a free-will offering will be taken. For directions, go to www.warsawfumc.org
