Useless Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro died in his Los Angeles residence yesterday. The information was confirmed by Useless Kennedys’ official Instagram account, which mentioned in a press release that Peligro had died “from trauma to the top brought on by an unintentional fall.” He was 63.
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Useless Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) handed away in his Los Angeles residence yesterday, October twenty eighth. Police on the scene said that he died from trauma to the top brought on by an unintentional fall. Preparations are pending and will probably be introduced within the coming days. We ask that you just respect the household’s privateness throughout this tough time. Thanks to your ideas and phrases of consolation.
Born Darren Henley in 1959, Peligro was initially from St. Louis and joined the Useless Kennedys in 1981, changing the punk band’s authentic drummer, Ted (Bruce Slesinger). Peligro’s debut with the band was on their 1981 EP In God We Belief, Inc.. He carried out with the Useless Kennedys till they broke up in 1986 however reunited with them in 2001 minus Jello Biafra. He took one other hiatus from the band in 2008 however got here again a yr later.
Through the years, Peligro additionally carried out with Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers (changing drummer Jack Irons in 1988) however was in the end fired because of his struggles with dependancy on the time. He was changed with present drummer Chad Smith. Peligro additionally performed with the Hellations, Jungle Studs, Nailbomb, the Feederz, Lock-Up, the Two Free Stooges, and SSI. Peligro additionally fronted his personal mission, Peligro, which launched three albums between 1995 and 2001.
