Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro died in his Los Angeles house yesterday. The information was confirmed by Dead Kennedys’ official Instagram account, which mentioned in an announcement that Peligro had died “from trauma to the head caused by an accidental fall.” He was 63.
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Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) handed away in his Los Angeles house yesterday, October twenty eighth. Police on the scene acknowledged that he died from trauma to the top brought on by an unintended fall. Arrangements are pending and will likely be introduced within the coming days. We ask that you simply respect the household’s privateness throughout this tough time. Thank you on your ideas and phrases of consolation.
Born Darren Henley in 1959, Peligro was initially from St. Louis and joined the Dead Kennedys in 1981, changing the punk band’s unique drummer, Ted (Bruce Slesinger). Peligro’s debut with the band was on their 1981 EP In God We Trust, Inc.. He carried out with the Dead Kennedys till they broke up in 1986 however reunited with them in 2001 minus Jello Biafra. He took one other hiatus from the band in 2008 however got here again a yr later.
Over the years, Peligro additionally carried out with Red Hot Chili Peppers (changing drummer Jack Irons in 1988) however was in the end fired as a consequence of his struggles with habit on the time. He was changed with present drummer Chad Smith. Peligro additionally performed with the Hellations, Jungle Studs, Nailbomb, the Feederz, Lock-Up, the Two Free Stooges, and SSI. Peligro additionally fronted his personal undertaking, Peligro, which launched three albums between 1995 and 2001.