Keith Morris, a pivotal figure in the South Bay punk rock scene, particularly known for his work with bands like Black Flag and Circle Jerks, grew up in Southern California during a transformative era. Raised amidst the cultural ferment of the 1960s and 1970s, Morris was influenced by the region’s countercultural movements and the burgeoning punk scene that emerged in venues like the Whisky a Go Go and the Starwood.

Born and raised in Hermosa Beach, California, he formed Black Flag at the age of 21 with guitarist Greg Ginn and performed on the band’s 1979 debut EP Nervous Breakdown. Shortly after leaving Black Flag in 1979, he formed the Circle Jerks with guitarist Greg Hetson; the band released seven albums between 1980 and 1995 and have broken up and reformed on numerous occasions. In 2009 Morris formed the supergroup Off! with guitarist Dimitri Coats, bassist Steven Shane McDonald, and drummer Mario Rubalcaba. Morris has also appeared as a guest vocalist on several albums by other artists