Lucky Lehrer

Keith "Lucky" Lehrer is a drummer from Los Angeles, California, who has been a key figure in the LA punk rock scene. Initially trained in jazz, Lehrer transitioned to punk rock and went on to play with several influential bands, including the Circle Jerks, Redd Kross, Bad Religion, and Darby Crash Band, among others. His involvement with LA's Wasted Youth was particularly notable, given his familial connection to the band's guitarist, Chett Lehrer, who is also his brother.

Lehrer's contributions to the punk rock genre extend beyond his performances with various bands. He has been recognized as an early developer of hardcore punk drumming and has even been dubbed the "Godfather of hardcore drumming." Lehrer has also shared his expertise through teaching, with notable students including Pete Finestone and Bobby Schayer, both of whom went on to become drummers for Bad Religion. Additionally, Lehrer has made appearances in several documentary films documenting the punk rock music scene, and has been voted the best punk drummer of all time by fanzine Flipside, a testament to his enduring influence and reputation within the punk rock community.