Longtime drummer Lifeless Kennedys, D.H. Peligro dies following drop at LA household aged 63 immediately after European tour

Drummer of the famous punk band Useless Kennedys​, D.H. Peligro​, has died at the age of 63 next an accidental tumble at his home.

The band’s social media webpages condition how Peligro, whose actual name was Darren Henley, died at his Los Angeles house on Friday.

‘Police on the scene mentioned that he died from trauma to the head brought about by an accidental drop. We ask that you regard the family’s privateness in the course of this tricky time. Thank you for your thoughts and phrases of consolation,’ the post stated. ‘Arrangements are pending will be declared in the coming days,’ the team extra.

Peligro was a fixture with the Kennedys until finally the band parted ways in 1986, but he returned when they bought again collectively 15 a long time later in 2001.

The group experienced only just returned to the US pursuing a European tour that observed them go to venues in Poland, Germany and France. 

The band’s social media webpages condition how Peligro died at his Los Angeles residence on Friday

Pink Incredibly hot Chili Pepper’s bass player Flea (Michael Peter Balzary) paid out tribute to ‘my dear buddy, my brother’.

A quantity of men and women on social media paid tribute to Peligro who was only 63 when he died

He was their next drummer taking around from Ted (Bruce Slesinger​), who still left in 1981 to grow to be an architect. 

Peligro has appeared with the team as a short while ago as 2019 and functions on 12 of the band’s albums.

When the band break up, Peligro performed for the Crimson Incredibly hot Chili Peppers, in advance of he succumbed to drug and liquor concerns two a long time later on which led to him being changed.

In spite of his demons, Peligro remained a good friend of the band and aided him get sober.

The Dead Kennedys (from remaining: Klaus Flouride, Jello Biafra, East Bay Ray (kneeling), and D. H. Peligro) pose in entrance of an oil refinery

Peligro, whose actual name was Darren Henley, joined the Useless Kennedys in 1981, then played briefly with the Pink Hot Chili Peppers immediately after the band broke up. He is pictured with RHCP in ’88

Instagram pictures from August 2021 on the web page of Useless Kennedys drummer D. H. Peligro

The Dead Kennedys, with D.H. Peligro, found correct, in this snap from Warsaw, Poland 

Peligro was the band’s 2nd drummer, using above from founding member Ted (Bruce Slesinger​), who still left in 1981 to come to be an architect. He is pictured in an Instagram photo

Crimson Warm Chili Pepper’s bass participant Flea (Michael Peter Balzary) paid out tribute to ‘my expensive friend, my brother’.

‘The 1st time I observed you play with the DK’s in ’81 you blew my mind,’ Flea wrote.

‘You turned my beloved friend, so quite a few situations of each and every form. We experienced so substantially fun, so much joy, owning just about every other’s backs. I adore you with all my heart. You are the truest rocker, and a crucial aspect of rhcp historical past. D H P in the position to be, you dwell permanently in our hearts, you wild man, you bringer of joy, you large hearted gentleman. I will often honor you. Rest In Peace and freedom from all that restrained you.’ 

Peligro performed with a number of other bands on the punk scene, and had his personal solo profession as a entrance man, releasing a few albums, the most notable of which was Sum of Our Surroundings, which was voted Rock Album of the 12 months by the American Impartial New music Awards. 

This publish from Oct 24, 2022 on Instagram is captioned: Useless Kennedys, Bilbao, Spain

The Dead Kennedys are pictures in a image from their early days. From remaining, to ideal,  Klaus Flouride, Jello Biafra, East Bay Ray and D. H. Peligro

D. H. Peligro of the Dead Kennedys performs at St Andrews Corridor in June 2014 in Detroit

D.H. Peligro of Useless Kennedys during RipCurl Retail store Grand Opening in Santa Monica, California in 2003