Bob Hartman

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Bob Hartman
Hartman in 1986
Background information
Birth name	Robert Hartman
Born	(1949-12-26) December 26, 1949 (age 74)
Origin	Lyons, New York, U.S.
Genres	Contemporary Christian music, rock
Occupation(s)	musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)	Guitar, banjo, vocals
Years active	1972–present
Website	www.houseofbob.com

Robert "Bob" Hartman (born December 26, 1949) is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs, record guitars and produce most of the albums. He officially returned to touring with Petra in 2003 until he decided to retire the band in late 2005. Hartman also toured with Petra in 2023 for the band's 50th Anniversary Tour.