We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro. The artist, who also had a brief career with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and worked live with a number of acts, including Nailbomb, suffered an accidental fall in his Los Angeles home on Friday, October 28th. The news of the 63-year-old drummer’s passing was confirmed by the band in a social media post on Saturday (29th), stating:
“Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) 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. Thank you for your thoughts and words of comfort.”
Our thoughts go out to Peligro’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) 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. Thank you for your thoughts and words of comfort pic.twitter.com/PC7sF87f6c
— Dead Kennedys (@DeadKennedys) October 29, 2022
Beautiful memories of @DeadKennedys‘ drummer #DHPeligro, by @NancyRomm at @thedailybeast https://t.co/f7PNpWCPA3 pic.twitter.com/hBqY6Lo5nx
— Nick Gillespie (@nickgillespie) October 30, 2022
RI Paradise #DHPeligro We & I will miss You Dearly!!! I’ll be Cranking some @DeadKennedys in ur honor my Heavenly brother!!! Thoughts and Love sent out to DHP Fam & Friends! Mt❤🖤🏴☠️💯🙏🏽😪🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/4qtv6cL6Ad
— BulletBoys (@TheBulletBoys) October 30, 2022
Absolutely gutted by the death of DH Peligro. One of my favorite drummers ever. From @DeadKennedys to his time with RHCP he was a massive part of some iconic music. RIP
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 30, 2022
DH Peligro forever and ever. The funnest, kindest and the rockingest. My dear brother I’m so grateful for our time I love you forever.
— Flea (@flea333) October 29, 2022
