D.H. Peligro, drummer of punk band Dead Kennedys, dies at 63

Punk rock drummer D.H. Peligro died Friday morning at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 63. The news of his death was revealed by his band the Dead Kennedys on Instagram.

“Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) passed away in his Los Angeles home yesterday, October 28th,” the statement on Instagram read. “Police on the scene stated that he died from trauma to the head caused by an accidental fall. Arrangements are pending and will be announced in the coming days. We ask that you respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your thoughts and words of comfort.”

The drummer spent most of his musical career playing for the iconic punk group. 

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However, no other information related to his death was revealed as of Saturday night.

“My dear friend, my brother I miss you so much,” Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea wrote on Instagram upon hearing of his death. Peligro had played with the band briefly, in 1988, and has three writing credits on RHCP’s Mother’s Milk album.

Flea’s tribute said: “I’m devastated today, a river of tears, but all my life I will treasure every second. The first time I saw you play with the DK’s in ‘81 you blew my mind. The power, the soul, the recklessness. You became my beloved friend, so many times of every kind. We had so much fun, so much joy, having each other’s backs. I love you with all my heart. You are the truest rocker, and a crucial part of rhcp history. D H P in the place to be, you live forever in our hearts, you wild man, you bringer of joy, you giant hearted man. I will always honor you. Rest In Peace and freedom from all that restrained you.”

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Peligro joined the Dead Kennedys in 1981, giving a number of hits including their EP In God We Trust, and their three LPs Plastic Surgery Disasters, Frankenchrist and Bedtime for Democracy.

Following the band split in 1986, Peligro went on to joining The Red Hot Chili Peppers as their drummer. Peligro was later fired from The Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1988, but he went on to perform with various other rock and metal bands like Lock-Up, SSI, and even Max Cavalera’s Nailbomb.

He later rejoined the Dead Kennedys for their reunion in 2001 and remained an active member ever since.