Killing My Old Man off Come & Join US

[rexreed]

That's really cool that you remember that. On those old buildings I always wonder if it is paint or asbestos falling from the ceiling...

[p-freak]

If I remember correctly it was a can good benefit show and it was at the old West Orange-Stark HS gym. I'm pretty sure they no longer use the building it was ancient then and I believe was some type of catholic prep school from the turn of the century and the school district bought it sometime in the 70's and refurbished it.
Being only 10 at the time I thought the show was great; it was Louie's first show with the band and it was loud and raw. They played KMOM & Angel of Light off of NSD, but everything else was from the first 3 albums. The one thing about the show I will never forget was the sound was so loud that paint particles were falling from the ceiling and the gym was literally shaking. I believe it to be the loudest concert I've ever have attended.

I always thought that Louie only joined the band for the Servant/Petra tour in Spring 1982. I have a publicity shot for Never Say Die that was taken before Louie was even part of the band. That shot was taken in 1981. Louie was still involved with Randy Matthews in 1980 and 1981. So it sounds like it's kind of impossible to see Louie with Petra in 1980. Are you sure about the date and aren't you perhaps confusing Louie's presence with a later show? Too bad you didn't have a nice small .mp3-recorder at the time.

[executioner]

Pfreak,

After reading your post I wanted to make sure I had my dates and years correct so I contacted the promoter that I know that has been bringing Petra to the Dallas area for the last 30 years and he assured me that it was most likely Louie on drums that night because he brought Petra to Dallas in the spring of 1981 and Louie was with them, but only on a part time basis and a fill in. Louie did not officially become a full fledge member of Petra until the fall on 1981. From how Russell talks Louie only played probably 8-10 dates for the year before he becoming a full flegde member.
I really dont remember how he was introduce, but I know it was him because I have an autographed drum stick from that night. I also know that November 1980 was the month/year because the concert happened on the weekend of my mom's 40th birthday and my older brother and I begged my parents to let us go.
Now after talking with Russell I'm wondering who was the other drummer for the band at the time; Russell said it seemed to be a mixutre of folks and probably the only reason why he remembers Louie was because of his longivity with Petra

[p-freak]

Thanks for clarifying that, exe. That makes sense. I know that before they had Louie they had a couple of other fill-in guys. The guy on the Never Say Die promo picture is called Jeff Boggs. I tried to upload the picture, but it doesn't accept it. I don't know why. I'll try again later.

[Jonathan]

Any follow-up on this?

[p-freak]

Nope. I occasionally write to the guy. He promised me pictures and possibly a rip, but nothing has come of it yet. He's got it in storage somewhere, so it might be a long time still.

[brent]

Louie played with Petra in 80, joined in 81.

[Mountain Man]

Nope. I occasionally write to the guy. He promised me pictures and possibly a rip, but nothing has come of it yet. He's got it in storage somewhere, so it might be a long time still.

Frankly, it smells like BS.

[Bill Meterman Glover]

This is Bill Glover. I'm a founding member of Petra and the original drummer. i am the drummer on "Come & Join Us". "Killing My Old Man" was recorded by our original band, live & in the studio. I don't personally have, or I should say I can't find the studio version. however, I can tell you that the original band played the song with a harder, raw Classic Rock style and the tempo was quicker than the later version members of this site have mentioned. in my humble opinion the newer version is lame in comparison. I opened the song with an 8-bar drum intro using my kick, snare & cowbell. There is live recordings out there of the original vintage Petra performing the song. Blessings, Meterman

[pmal]

Sounds awesome Bill. I love the music from that era. I don't know that anyone on here has ever heard it or at least hasn't admitted it yet.

[Jonathan]

This is Bill Glover. I'm a founding member of Petra and the original drummer. i am the drummer on "Come & Join Us". "Killing My Old Man" was recorded by our original band, live & in the studio. I don't personally have, or I should say I can't find the studio version. however, I can tell you that the original band played the song with a harder, raw Classic Rock style and the tempo was quicker than the later version members of this site have mentioned. in my humble opinion the newer version is lame in comparison. I opened the song with an 8-bar drum intro using my kick, snare & cowbell. There is live recordings out there of the original vintage Petra performing the song. Blessings, Meterman

GHF Re-record?

[Bill Meterman Glover]

Thank you! The drum solo was done in one take. In fact, I recorded the drums for the whole album in one day! By far the hardest song for me was "God Gave Rock n' Roll to You".