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Petra (band)

self nomination

Yeah, it's my favorite band, but it was also one of the most important bands in Christian rock from their beginnings (1972) up to their retirement (2005), which IMO, makes it a relevant article. I'm not the only one who's been working with the article, but I can say that I've worked the gross of it (especially the band history and the discography). The band has been nominated (and won) several Grammys and was a constant seller. Thief12 05:08, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Object - no references or citations. Also, the discography section should probably be its own article: it takes up too much space on the page Teemu08 06:24, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Object - It's a nice article, but there are no references at all. How do I know you didn't just make all that up? :) EuroSong ^talk 09:21, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, I added references to lots of things said in the Biography. Let me know how it is now. Most of the stuff said in the biography and the whole article can also be verified at all the sites posted in the "External Links" section. Thanks. Thief12 22:21, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Support - Good article, no complaints ST47 20:01, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose This article just documents the history of the band, without discussing the band's cultural contributions and critical receptance (needed). Also, the trivia section rears its head - if the information is noteworthy integrate it into the rest of the article, otherwise rid of it. LuciferMorgan 22:44, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose Very few references. Some P. E rson 23:15, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comment You may want to look at other WP:FAs about musical groups to get a sense of what is needed here. Jkelly 22:05, 17 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Excellently done.HappyBoy 22:14, 18 August 2006 (UTC)HappyBoy[reply]
Support Well, putting things in perspective, opposing this due to a lack of reference is a weak stand to take. The reason? For a musical group, this article is well referenced compared to the vast majority of other music articles. On top of this, the article is well written with good use of images. It also did not neglect major facts and details and views the subject in question fairly and without bias. --S iva1979^{Talk to me} 10:50, 20 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Weak Oppose Article is shallow and doesn't seem very comprehensive. This can be easily remedied, however. It consists mainly of a history section with little discussion about the band's criticisms, reputations, influences, or impact. Also, expunge the Trivia section as it is unnecessary. Wisdom89 23:47, 20 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]