| Rob Frazier | |
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| Biographical information | |
| Born | October 31, 1953 |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital status | Married |
| Education | M.D. Divinity, Regent University |
| Profession | Singer, guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter |
| Affiliation | Petra |
| Spouse(s) | Carol Buckley-Frazier |
| Album information | |
| First album | Washes Whiter Than (1979) |
Rob Frazier (born October 31, 1953; age 71) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was a member of Petra from 1978 to 1979. During that time, he recorded the album Washes Whiter Than where he shared lead vocals with Greg X. Volz. Frazier also played guitars and keyboards in the album.
Biography[]
Frazier was born in October 31, 1953. He is the son of a pastor, W. Burwell Frazier, founder of Warrington Fellowship Church. Frazier was raised in Warminster, Bucks County, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and studied in King's College in New York City.
Petra[]
In 1979, Frazier joined Petra. During that time, he contributed to their third album, Washes Whiter Than. Frazier alternated lead vocal duties with Greg X. Volz, and also played keyboards and guitars. Shortly after, Frazier left the band to pursue a solo career.
After Petra[]
After leaving Petra, Frazier started a solo career. In the next two decades, he released 7 albums. He has also collaborated with Steve Camp in several songs and albums.
Also, in 1997 he began seminary training, earning a Master's degree from the Divinity School at Regent University in 2003. After that, he served as Pastor for Community Life at Belmont Church in Nashville, Tennessee, where he also served as one of the worship leaders. Frazier has also worked as adjunct professor at Williamson College in Franklin, Tennessee.
Personal life[]
Frazier has been married to his wife, Carol, for more than 30 years. They have three adult children. They reside in Nashville, Tennessee. Frazier has worked as volunteer chaplain with the Tennessee Department of Corrections and as a CASA volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) advocating for children in the foster care system.
Songs[]
Frazier wrote the following songs for Petra:
All of the songs were part of the album Washes Whiter Than, and Frazier sang lead vocals on all four.
