D.H. Peligro, drummer for Lifeless Kennedys and Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers, dies aged 63

D.H. Peligro, drummer for Lifeless Kennedys and briefly Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers, has died on the age of 63.

In a press release asserting the information, Lifeless Kennedys revealed that the drummer died “from trauma to the pinnacle attributable to an unintentional fall” at his residence in Los Angeles.

They wrote: “Lifeless Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro handed away in his Los Angeles residence yesterday, October twenty eighth. Police on the scene said that he died from trauma to the pinnacle attributable to an unintentional fall.

“Preparations are pending and shall be introduced within the coming days. We ask that you simply respect the household’s privateness throughout this tough time. Thanks on your ideas and phrases of consolation.”

Born Darren Henley in St. Louis, Missouri in 1959, Peligro joined Lifeless Kennedys in 1981, changing founding drummer Ted (actual identify Bruce Slesinger).

After the band broke up in 1986, Peligro briefly joined Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers as alternative for Jack Irons, although was fired lower than a yr later because of drug and alcohol-related points.

The drummer then took half within the Lifeless Kennedys reunion of 2001, and carried on drumming for them up till his dying, bar a one-year break from 2008-2009. He additionally had a short solo profession.

Amongst these to pay tribute to Peligro was Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers bassist Flea, who tweeted: “DH Peligro endlessly and ever. The funnest, kindest and the rockingest. My pricey brother I’m so grateful for our time I like you endlessly.”

In an prolonged Instagram submit, Flea added: “My pricey good friend, my brother I miss you a lot. I’m devastated at this time, a river of tears, however all my life I'll treasure each second. The primary time I noticed you play with the DK’s in ‘81 you blew my thoughts. The facility, the soul, the recklessness. You turned my beloved good friend, so many instances of each sort.

“We had a lot enjoyable, a lot pleasure, having one another’s backs. I like you with all my coronary heart. You're the truest rocker, and a vital a part of rhcp historical past. D H P within the place to be, you reside endlessly in our hearts, you wild man, you bringer of pleasure, you big hearted man. I'll at all times honor you. Relaxation In Peace and freedom from all that restrained you.”

DH Peligro endlessly and ever. The funnest, kindest and the rockingest. My pricey brother I’m so grateful for our time I like you endlessly.

— Flea (@flea333) October 29, 2022