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Drummer of the legendary punk bank Dead Kennedys, DH Peligro, has died aged 63 after an accidental fall at his home.
The band’s social media pages state how Peligro, whose real name was Darren Henley, died Friday at his Los Angeles home.
Police at the scene said he died of head trauma caused by an accidental fall. We ask that you respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time. Thank you for your thoughts and words of comfort,” the post reads. “The agreements are pending and will be announced in the coming days,” the group added.
Peligro was a fixture with the Kennedys until the band broke up in 1986, but he returned when they reunited 15 years later in 2001.
The group had only just returned to the US after a European tour visiting stages in Poland, Germany and France.
The band’s social media pages state how Peligro died at his Los Angeles home on Friday
Red Hot Chili Pepper’s bassist Flea (Michael Peter Balzary) paid tribute to “my best friend, my brother.”
A number of people on social media paid tribute to Peligro, who was only 63 when he died
He was their second drummer, taking over from Ted (Bruce Slesinger), who left in 1981 to become an architect.
Peligro only appeared with the group in 2019 and is featured on 12 of the band’s albums.
When the band broke up, Peligro played for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, before succumbing to drug and alcohol problems two years later, leading to his being replaced.
Despite his demons, Peligro remained a friend of the band and helped him get sober.
The Dead Kennedys (from left: Klaus Flouride, Jello Biafra, East Bay Ray (kneeling), and DH Peligro) pose in front of an oil refinery
Peligro, whose real name was Darren Henley, joined the Dead Kennedys in 1981 and then played briefly with the Red Hot Chili Peppers after the band broke up. He is pictured with RHCP in ’88
Instagram photos from August 2021 on the page of Dead Kennedys drummer DH Peligro
The Dead Kennedys, with DH Peligro, seen on the right, in this photo from Warsaw, Poland
Peligro was the band’s second drummer, taking over from founder Ted (Bruce Slesinger), who left in 1981 to become an architect. He’s in an Instagram photo
Red Hot Chili Pepper’s bassist Flea (Michael Peter Balzary) paid tribute to “my best friend, my brother.”
“The first time I saw you play with the DKs in ’81, you surprised me,” Flea wrote.
‘You became my beloved friend, so many times of every kind. We had so much fun, so much joy, with each other’s backs. I love you with all my heart. You are the best rocker and a crucial part of rhcp history. DHP in the place to be, you live in our hearts forever, you wild man, you bringer of joy, you giant hearted man. I will always honor you. Rest in peace and freedom from all that held you back.’
Peligro played with several other bands on the punk scene and had his own solo career as a front man, releasing three albums, the most notable of which was Sum of Our Surroundings, which was named Rock Album of the Year by the American Independent Music. Awards.
This October 24, 2022 post on Instagram is captioned: Dead Kennedys, Bilbao, Spain
The Dead Kennedys are pictures in a photo from their early days. From left to right, Klaus Flouride, Jello Biafra, East Bay Ray and DH Peligro
DH Peligro of the Dead Kennedys performs at St Andrews Hall in Detroit in June 2014
DH Peligro of Dead Kennedys at the 2003 RipCurl Store Grand Opening in Santa Monica, California