D.H. Peligro died in his Los Angeles, CA residence on Friday, based on an announcement from the Lifeless Kennedys. Discover out extra in regards to the late drummer right here.
- D.H. Peligro was a drummer who performed for The Lifeless Kennedys and different bands.
- He handed away on the age of 63 on Oct. 28.
- His demise was introduced by The Lifeless Kennedys on Instagram.
D.H. Peligro, the drummer for The Lifeless Kennedys, died on the age of 63 on Oct. 28. The band introduced the unhappy information on Instagram and revealed his passing occurred in his Los Angeles, CA residence. In addition they included a smiling black and white photograph of him behind his drum set.
“Lifeless Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) handed away in his Los Angeles residence yesterday, October twenty eighth,” the assertion learn. “Police on the scene acknowledged that he died from trauma to the pinnacle brought on by 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 to your ideas and phrases of consolation.”
D.H.’s reason behind demise has but to be launched however based on TMZ, he was discovered useless in his residence’s toilet and had hit his head. It’s unclear if the harm was deadly.
Discover out extra about D.H. and his work as knowledgeable musician beneath.
When did D.H. begin enjoying with The Lifeless Kennedys?
He joined the band in 1981 when he changed their unique drummer, Ted. He went on to file his debut with the band on the EP, In God We Belief, Inc., which was launched in Dec. 1981. The EP led to many studio albums, together with Plastic Surgical procedure Disasters, Frankenchrist, and Bedtime for Democracy, and the singles/rarities assortment, Give Me Comfort or Give Me Loss of life, earlier than the band broke up in 1986.
They went on to reunite in 2001 and confronted a sequence of adjustments in band members however D.H. remained with them. He took a break from touring in 2008 however returned to play and carry out with the band the next 12 months, and stayed till his demise in 2022.
What different bands did D.H. play for?
D.H., whose delivery identify was Darren Henley, had performed for various different bands, together with the Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers. He changed drummer Jack Irons from the Chili Peppers in 1988 after being mates with the band for years. He even as soon as had a comedy band with singer Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea. After he performed with the band for some time that 12 months and helped write songs on their album, Mom’s Milk, the band fired him as a consequence of his struggles with medication and alcohol in Nov. 1988.
Different bands he briefly performed with over time embody The Hellations, Jungle Studs, Nailbomb, The Feederz, Lock-Up, The Two Free Stooges, SSI, and extra.
D.H. had his personal band at one level in his profession.
The band, known as Peligro, launched three albums, together with a self-titled album in 1995, Welcome to America in 2000, and Sum of Our Environment in 2004. The final album gained Rock Album of the Yr on the American Impartial Music Awards.
He as soon as labored with Moby.
D.H. teamed up with the legendary musician for the track “Energy Is Taken” and it was included on Moby’s 2020 album All Seen Objects.
He had a beloved canine named Harry.
D.H. typically took to Instagram to share memorable individuals and moments in his life and his canine, Harry, was included in loads of them. He known as the pooch his “finest pal” in a single put up and in Might, he shared a cute video of them taking a stroll collectively.