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'''Robert Hartman''' (born ], ], in ]) is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of legendary ] band ]. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in ], but continued to write most of the band's songs, record guitars and produce most of the albums. He officially returned to touring with Petra in 2003 until he decided to retire the band in late ]. '''Robert "Bob" Hartman''' (born December 26, 1949) is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of ] band ]. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs, record guitars and produce most of the albums. He officially returned to touring with Petra in 2003 until he decided to retire the band in late 2005. Hartman also toured with Petra in 2023 for the band's .


==Biography== ==Career==
⚫ Bob Hartman was born in Bryan, Ohio. He learned to play guitar when he was 13 years old, teaching himself from books and watching other people. He has said that one of his major influences was Joe Walsh, a member of "The James Gang" at the time.


⚫ Bob Hartman grew up in ]<ref> Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> learned to play guitar when he was 13 years old, teaching himself from books and watching other people. He has said that two of his major influences was ], a member of ] and Jimi Hendrix at the time.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}
⚫ Hartman converted to ] when he was a teenager. When he was 21, he joined a Christian band called ''Rapture'' with ]. During this time, he wrote some of the songs of the first Petra album. He also studied at ], earning a B.A. in ].


⚫ Hartman converted to ] when he was 20 after having heard about the shootings at Kent State University and asking God if he was real to reveal Himself to Hartman. When he was 21, he joined a Christian band called Rapture with ]. During this time, he wrote some of the songs of the first Petra album. He also studied at ], earning a B.A. in Psychology.
⚫ When ''Rapture'' broke up, DeGroff moved to ] to attend ] (a school based on a church there). Hartman was already jamming with guitarist ] and they both moved to Indiana to attend the same school. Upon meeting drummer ] there, they formed Petra. Hartman became the principal (and most of the time, the sole) songwriter of the band, writing the lyrics and music for almost all of their songs.


⚫ When Rapture broke up, DeGroff moved to ] to attend Christian Training Center (a school based in a church there). Hartman was already jamming with guitarist ] and they both moved to Indiana to attend the same school. Upon meeting drummer ] there, they formed Petra. Hartman became the principal (and most of the time, the sole) songwriter of the band, writing the lyrics and music for almost all of their songs.
⚫ In 1995, he felt he needed to take a break from touring but remained as the band ''de facto'' leader, songwriter, and producer. He also continued to play guitars on all of the albums despite not being featured on the album pictures or promotional material.


⚫ In 1995, he felt he needed to take a break from touring but remained as the band de facto leader, songwriter, and producer. He also continued to play guitars on all of the albums despite not being featured on the album pictures or promotional material of the subsequent four albums - '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.
⚫ Amidst the struggles in the band, Hartman decided to officially return in ] for the release of the band's third praise album: '']''. In 2005, after much praying, he decided to retire the band after 33 years of ministry.


⚫ Amidst the struggles in the band during the late 90s, Hartman decided to officially return in 2001 for the release of the band's third praise album: '']''. In 2005, after much praying, he decided to retire the band after 33 years of ministry.
⚫ After Petra's retirement, Hartman started working with former Petra singer, ], as '''II Guys from Petra''' in an album which was released in ], ] titled ''].


⚫ After Petra's retirement, Hartman started working with former Petra singer, ], as II Guys from Petra in an album which was released on January 26, 2007 titled '']''.
==Trivia==
* Hartman enjoys playing tennis.
* He is a self-taught computer programmer.
* Hartman has a studio in his house called ''House of Bob''.


In 2010, Hartman and other members of the early lineups of Petra, reunited under the name Classic Petra. They released an album, '']'', with a tour that lasted until 2012.
==Personal life==

* Hartman is married to Kim Whisonant; they have one son.
In 2017, Hartman collaborated with missionary and guitarist Daniel Dossmann in releasing ''Guitar Legacy''. Hartman produced, arranged and provided electric guitar to Dossmann's acoustic guitar on the album of praise and worship songs.

==Equipment==
;Guitars
*] Talman. Orange burst, white pickguard, Kent Armstrong lipstick pickups, non-locking tremolo<ref name="houseofbob">{{cite web|url=http://houseofbob.com/closet.html|title=Guitar Closet|last=Hartman|first=Bob|website=House of Bob|access-date=November 12, 2020}}</ref>
*] American Standard ]. Black, white pickguard, stock single coil pickups and ] synth pickup<ref name="houseofbob"/>
*] Roundup. Pink-yellow burst, stock pickups, ]<ref name="houseofbob"/>
*Zion Powerglide. Blue, black pickguard, ] SA front & middle pickups, ] T rear pickup, ]<ref name="houseofbob"/>
*]. Mahogany body, routed Gibson front pickup, ] JB rear pickup, modified bridge<ref name="houseofbob"/>
*] Mirage. Koa body, ] Vintage Strat front & middle pickups, Rio Grande Muy Grande rear pickup and Wilkinson VSVG tremolo<ref name="houseofbob"/>

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;Other guitars that he has owned
*] G-707 ]. Silver, rear pickup replaced by a cream open coil ] (1985, later was donated to Hard Rock Café)
*] Stealth. Red, one humbucker, non-locking tremolo (1985)
*] Mantis. White, black pickguard, blade pickups, ] (1986)
*] 650. Blue, active pickups, Floyd Rose (1990–2001)
*] Custom with Zion parts. Blue, Joe Barden S middle pickup & HB rear pickup, Floyd Rose, reverse headstock (1991)
*Hamer Californian. Red, tremolo, block inlays (1993)
*] unknown model (1993)
*] unknown model (1993)
*]. Tobacco burst, black pickguard, stock pickups and tremolo (1988, later was donated to Hard Rock Café)
*Zion Radicaster. White, black pickguard, active pickups, Floyd Rose (1985–1988)
*Zion Radicaster. Yellow, black pickguard, custom graphics, active pickups, Floyd Rose (1988–1992)
*Zion Radicaster. White, pearloid pickguard, active pickups, Floyd Rose (1989–1991)
*Zion Radicaster. Amber flame maple top, active pickups, Floyd Rose (1990)
*Zion Radicaster. Tobacco burst, black pickguard, active pickups, Floyd Rose (1991–1992)
*Zion Radicaster. Amber quilt maple top, active pickups, Floyd Rose (1991–1993)
*Zion Radicaster. Ash body, red pickguard, ] Virtual Vintage front & middle pickups, Joe Barden HB Two Tone rear pickup, Wilkinson VSVG tremolo (used in the late 90s, sold)
*Devlin DEV-700BK (used recently, on sale)
*Various ] 6 & 12 strings acoustics

;Amplifiers
*] (1990, unknown model)
*Kasha (1991, unknown model)
*] (1993, unknown model)
*] 5150
*] 4x12 cabinet (loaded with Mesa Boogie speakers)
*] (1x12” combo)
*Marshall 1970
*Egnater Mica

This information is from Petra’s videos, CD booklets, pictures from Petra’s pages (www.houseofbob.com, www.guidetopetra.com, www.petrarocksmyworld.com & www.petrafiles.com) and a couple of E-Mails answered by Bob Hartman himself.
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==References== ==References==
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* {{cite book |last=Powell |first=Mark Allan |title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music |year=2002 |publisher=Hendrickson Publishers |location=], ] |isbn=1-56563-679-1 |edition=First printing |chapter=Petra |pages=692-699}} * {{cite book |last=Powell |first=Mark Allan |title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music |year=2002 |publisher=Hendrickson Publishers |location=], ] |isbn=1-56563-679-1 |edition=First printing |chapter=Petra |pages= |chapter-url-access=registration |chapter-url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/692 }}
* {{cite web |last=Renaud |first=Josh |title= Bob Hartman Interview | year=1998 |url=http://www.petrarocksmyworld.com/pbobint.html}}


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Bob Hartman
Hartman in 1986Hartman in 1986
Background information
Birth nameRobert Hartman
Born (1949-12-26) December 26, 1949 (age 75)
OriginLyons, New York, U.S.
GenresContemporary Christian music, rock
Occupation(s)musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, banjo, vocals
Years active1972–present
Websitewww.houseofbob.com
Musical artist

Robert "Bob" Hartman (born December 26, 1949) is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs, record guitars and produce most of the albums. He officially returned to touring with Petra in 2003 until he decided to retire the band in late 2005. Hartman also toured with Petra in 2023 for the band's 50th Anniversary Tour.

Career

Bob Hartman grew up in Bryan, Ohio learned to play guitar when he was 13 years old, teaching himself from books and watching other people. He has said that two of his major influences was Joe Walsh, a member of The James Gang and Jimi Hendrix at the time.

Hartman converted to Christianity when he was 20 after having heard about the shootings at Kent State University and asking God if he was real to reveal Himself to Hartman. When he was 21, he joined a Christian band called Rapture with John DeGroff. During this time, he wrote some of the songs of the first Petra album. He also studied at Bowling Green State University, earning a B.A. in Psychology.

When Rapture broke up, DeGroff moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana to attend Christian Training Center (a school based in a church there). Hartman was already jamming with guitarist Greg Hough and they both moved to Indiana to attend the same school. Upon meeting drummer Bill Glover there, they formed Petra. Hartman became the principal (and most of the time, the sole) songwriter of the band, writing the lyrics and music for almost all of their songs.

In 1995, he felt he needed to take a break from touring but remained as the band de facto leader, songwriter, and producer. He also continued to play guitars on all of the albums despite not being featured on the album pictures or promotional material of the subsequent four albums - No Doubt, Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus, God Fixation, and Double Take.

Amidst the struggles in the band during the late 90s, Hartman decided to officially return in 2001 for the release of the band's third praise album: Revival. In 2005, after much praying, he decided to retire the band after 33 years of ministry.

After Petra's retirement, Hartman started working with former Petra singer, John Schlitt, as II Guys from Petra in an album which was released on January 26, 2007 titled Vertical Expressions.

In 2010, Hartman and other members of the early lineups of Petra, reunited under the name Classic Petra. They released an album, Back to the Rock, with a tour that lasted until 2012.

In 2017, Hartman collaborated with missionary and guitarist Daniel Dossmann in releasing Guitar Legacy. Hartman produced, arranged and provided electric guitar to Dossmann's acoustic guitar on the album of praise and worship songs.

Equipment

Guitars
  • Ibanez Talman. Orange burst, white pickguard, Kent Armstrong lipstick pickups, non-locking tremolo
  • Fender American Standard Strat. Black, white pickguard, stock single coil pickups and Roland synth pickup
  • Gretsch Roundup. Pink-yellow burst, stock pickups, Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
  • Zion Powerglide. Blue, black pickguard, EMG SA front & middle pickups, EMG T rear pickup, Floyd Rose
  • Gibson Les Paul Junior. Mahogany body, routed Gibson front pickup, Seymour Duncan JB rear pickup, modified bridge
  • Hamer Mirage. Koa body, Seymour Duncan Vintage Strat front & middle pickups, Rio Grande Muy Grande rear pickup and Wilkinson VSVG tremolo


References

  1. About Bob Hartman Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  2. ^ Hartman, Bob. "Guitar Closet". House of Bob. Retrieved November 12, 2020.

External links

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