P.B.CH., born Petr Břetislav Chovanec on 4 December 1964 in Prague, is the bassist and co-founder of Lucie, one of the most successful Czech rock bands of the past four decades. Together with guitarist Robert Kodym he launched the band in 1985 and has remained a member ever since, apart from 1994-1998 when he focused on Wanastowi Vjecy. He also released a solo album in 1994 and worked as a producer on records by Anna K and Cirkus Praha.
Lucie started in April 2026 the biggest tour in its history, which after Czech stops continues in Slovakia (Banská Bystrica, Košice, Bratislava).
The band Lucie performed on December 9 and 10, 2025 two sold-out concerts at the Prague O2 arena as the culmination of celebrating 40 years on stage.
The Lucie 40 Years tour started on November 8, 2025 in Ostrava; new compositions from the upcoming album R.A.D.O.S.T. were also performed.
Before the start of the anniversary tour, the band Lucie performed two sold-out warm-up concerts in London.
In June 2024, the band announced a tour for the 40th anniversary and simultaneously confirmed the departure of drummer and singer David Koller; the new lineup consists of singer Viktor Dyk and drummer Štěpán Smetáček.
