caption associated_acts years_active image_size article_title landscape background birth_date instrument genre image origin birth_name occupation
john schlitt singing during a 2006 concert . petra , head east 1972 -- present 250 john schlitt
 yes solo_singer 3 february 1950 vocals rock , contemporary christian john schlitt.jpg lincoln , illinois , u.s. john william schlitt singer , real estate agent
john schlitt

john william schlitt -lrb- born february 3 , 1950 in lincoln , illinois -rrb- is known for his career as the lead singer of christian rock band petra from 1986 until the band 's retirement in late 2005 .
prior to joining petra in 1986 , schlitt was the vocalist for head east .
