Mark Kelly (bassist)


Mark Dean Kelly 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 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 Petra line-up. They announced the "Back to the Rock World Tour", starting October 15, 2010 and released Back to the Rock on November 13, 2010.

Discography

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
1986Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, Beat the System
1987Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, Back to the Street
1988Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, This Means War!