MK
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Christian bass guitarist; member of Petra
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Male
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Birth:
28 June 1956
The details
Biography
Introduction
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 1987, being replaced by Ronny Cates.
In 2000, he assisted with his former bandmates and current Petra band members to the band's induction in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
In 2010, an incarnation of the band was formed under the name of "Classic Petra", featuring some band members from the 80. They announced the "Back to the Rock World Tour", starting October 15, 2010 and released Back to the Rock on November 13, 2010.
Discography
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Never Say Die | Star Song |
| 1982 | More Power to Ya | Star Song |
| 1983 | Not of this World | Star Song |
| 1984 | Beat the System | Star Song |
| 1985 | Captured in Time and Space | Star Song |
| 1986 | Back to the Street | Star Song |
| 1987 | This Means War! | Star Song |
| 2010 | Back to the Rock | Classic Petra LLC |
Grammy Nominations
Mark was nominated, with the other members of Petra, for the following:
| Year | Nomination |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, Not of This World |
| 1986 | Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, Beat the System |
| 1987 | Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, Back to the Street |
| 1988 | Best Gospel Performance - Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus, This Means War! |