D.H. Peligro, the long-time drummer for the legendary punk rock band “The Dead Kennedys”, has died on October 28, 2022, at his Los Angeles home. The band has announced the tragic news in a statement on Instagram.
The 63 years old musician was best known as a longtime member of the rock band Dead Kennedys, as well as the Red Hot Chili Peppers for a short time. In this blog post, you will read everything about Peligro and his course of death.
Who is D.H. Peligro?
Darren Henley, better known by his stage name D. H. Peligro, was an American punk rock musician. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S, on July 9, 1959. Peligro began his music career in the early 1980s as the drummer for The Dead Kennedys, one of the most influential punk rock bands of all time. He recorded many popular albums like Plastic Surgery Disasters, Frankenchrist, Bedtime for Democracy, and Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death . He remained with the band until its dissolution in 1986. He then briefly joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers, working for a short duration of time, he was later fired by the band due to his ongoing drug and alcohol issues. Although later band mentioned that it was a tough decision to separate Peligro.
After leaving the Chili Peppers, Peligro toured with various bands before eventually returning to the Dead Kennedys in 2001. He continued to perform with the band until he cited the need to break from touring in 2008.
How did D.H. Peligro die? What was his cause of death?
American drummer D.H. Peligro has died at the age of 63 on 28th October 2022. The musician’s real name Darren Henley was best known as a longtime member of the rock band, The Dead Kennedys. Peligro’s bandmembers have announced his death in an Instagram post, explaining that police said they believe the musician died at his home in Los Angeles following an accidental fall.
According to police, his cause of death is trauma to the head due to the accidental fall.
The Instagram post stated that “‘Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) passed away in his Los Angeles home yesterday, October 28th”.
Tributes To D.H. Paligro
Many renowned names have shared their tributes to the late musician, social media is flooded with mournful messages.
Guitarist East Bay Ray has shared on his Facebook page.‘I am heartbroken. D.H. Peligro passed away in his Los Angeles home yesterday, Oct 28th. He died from trauma to his head from an accidental fall. Arrangements are pending will be announced in the coming days.’
Flea the Red Hot Chili Peppers star has also posted the heart-drowning message on his Instagram page “My dear friend, my brother I miss you so much. I’m devastated today, a river of tears, but all my life I will treasure every second”.
It is with great sadness that we pay tribute to D.H. Peligro, our prayers are with his family and loved ones in this difficult time. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Who is D.H. Peligro?
Darren Henley, better known by his stage name D. H. Peligro, was an American punk rock musician. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S, on July 9, 1959.
How did D.H. Peligro die? What was his cause of death?
According to police, his cause of death is trauma to the head due to the accidental fall. He died on 28th October 2022 at his Los Angeles home.