Greg X. Volz
- January 5, 2024
- Rock Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Greg X. Volz |
Occupation | Rock Singer |
Date Of Birth | Jan 12, 1950(1950-01-12) |
Age | 74 |
Birthplace | Peoria |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Illinois |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Greg X. Volz Biography
Name | Greg X. Volz |
Birthday | Jan 12 |
Birth Year | 1950 |
Place Of Birth | Peoria |
Home Town | Illinois |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Greg X. Volz is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on January 12, 1950 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. The lead singer of Petra. Lead singer of the Christian rock group Petra from 1979 until 1985. He was a born-again Christian in the year 1970.
He performed on stage with the singer He performed onstage with singer Janis Joplin..
A self-taught musician by age 13, he started his own band called The Wombats. As he grew up, he went on to share the stage with the likes of Janis Joplin, Chicago and others. He formed a band called Gideon’s Bible in Indianapolis. In 1970 he became a born-again Christian. Gideon’s Bible fell apart and together with drummer David Eden, Volz formed a new Jesus music band called e Band. The only studio recordings from e can be found on the rock musical two-disc LP Because I Am released in 1973. After they broke up in 1975 Volz moved to Springfield, Missouri, where he worked with legendary guitarist Phil Keaggy. He also performed the lead role in a rock stage musical called Ezekiel. Volz married Becky Britton on December 2, 1973, but ended up divorcing in the late 1990s.
Volz was offered the lead singer position of REO Speedwagon in 1976 but declined due to his Christian faith. Six weeks later he was asked to participate in Petra’s second album, Come and Join Us. Although at that time he participated as a guest singer on just three songs, founder/guitarist Bob Hartman (who, at that time, was sharing the lead-singing duties with co- founder/guitarist Greg Hough) offered Volz the full-time position.
He was married Becky Britton in 1973, however, they divorced in the mid-90s.
Greg X. Volz Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Rock Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
Greg X. Volz is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Greg X. Volz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started his own group named The Wombats when he was 13 years old.
It was his turn to take on the position of lead singer for the group REO Speedwagon in 1976, but he turned it down because the role was in conflict with his religious beliefs.
Gregory Xavier Volz (born January 12, 1950) is a Christian rock singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Petra from 1979 to 1985. He also fronted the reincarnated version of the band called Classic Petra from 2010 to 2012.
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Greg Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Greg X. Volz celebrates birthday on January 12 of every year.