Lucky Number Seven was a ska/skate punk band hailing from Ontario, Canada. The original lineup featured Ryan Lane on vocals, Chad Patch on guitar, Brent Seeley on bass, and Matt Brett on drums. The roots of the band can be traced back to Matt and Chad, who attended the same high school and often returned to a familiar spot to work on new music during their free periods. Within two months of consistent practice, the group began showcasing their passion by hosting parties and performing for friends. Their inaugural performance took place in early October 1997 at the Chameleon Cafe in Ajax, alongside fellow musicians Lame.
A few months later, Lucky Number Seven sought to expand their sound by adding a saxophonist. Chris Hill, from Whitby's Out Of Hand, joined the band, and shortly after, they began playing shows together. In April 1998, the band entered a recording studio in downtown Toronto to lay down a three-song demo featuring their new member. Although the demo was never officially released and the DAT tape was damaged, a few copies circulated. One of the tracks, "All Your Fault," later appeared on their first full-length album, "Wasted Times."
A pivotal moment for Lucky Number Seven occurred on June 13, 1998, when both Chad and Chris departed from the band. Chad left due to personal issues and internal differences, while Chris went on tour and did not return to the group.
After canceling two shows in early July, the band welcomed a new guitarist, Chuck Coles, who brought a distinct ska style that differed from what Ryan, Brent, and Matt had previously known. The first song they collaborated on, "My Best Friend," marked a turning point for the band, leading them to spend three weeks in the jam space refining their sound. Chuck made his stage debut on July 22, 1998, at the Dungeon in Oshawa, an experience they described as one of their roughest performances. However, they committed to further practice before re-emerging in August 1998 as a revitalized Lucky Number Seven.
Soon after Chuck's debut, the band embarked on their first road trip in mid-August 1998, traveling to explore northern Ontario and forging a friendship with Burlington's Gym Class Joke.
In April 1999, Lucky Number Seven returned to the studio with Simon Head to record their first full-length album. They completed all tracks in just two days, but due to financial constraints, the release was postponed until late October. When "Wasted Times" finally launched, it was met with enthusiasm, selling over 200 copies in its first few days without a formal release party. The official hometown release took place on November 12, 1999, at the Dungeon in Oshawa.
With a wealth of new material and no demo to promote, the band enlisted their friend Onur Altinbilek to help record a new demo. Utilizing top-notch equipment in their rehearsal space, they recorded seven new tracks. Although only six of the songs were made available on their website, the demo proved popular, with over 300 downloads in its first week.
In January 2001, the band decided it was time to create merchandise, designing two new logos for t-shirts and hoodies, giving fans the opportunity to take home a piece of the band's identity.
The spring of 2001 brought a productive writing season, with new songs emerging from each rehearsal. As they prepared for their next release, Lucky Number Seven aimed to compile 16-18 tracks for their second full-length album, with plans for recording demos anticipated to begin in July 2001. However, it is suggested that the band disbanded sometime in the summer of 2002.
The members of Lucky Number Seven included Chad Patch (guitar, 1997-1998), Chris Hill (saxophone, 1997-1998), Matt Brett (drums, 1997-2002), Ryan Lane (vocals, 1997-2002), Brent Seeley (bass, 1997-2002), and Chuck Coles (guitar, 1998-2002).
