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Drummer of the legendary punk band Dead Kennedys​, D.H. Peligro​, has died at the age of 63 following an accidental fall at his home. The band's social media pages state how Peligro, whose real name was Darren Henley, died at his Los Angeles home on Friday. 'Police on the scene stated that he died from trauma to the head caused by an accidental fall. We ask that you respect the family's privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your thoughts and words of comfort,' the post stated. 'Arrangements are pending will be announced in the coming days,' the group...

Peligro, whose real name is Darren Henley, died from head trauma sustained during an accidental fall, a Twitter post from the band said. The cause of the fatal impact was not released. Henley joined the legendary punk rock group in 1981 and made his recorded debut with the band on the record, “In God We Trust, Inc.” Following Dead Kennedys’ break up in 1986, Henley briefly joined Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1988. He was responsible for introducing Anthony Kiedis and Flea to a young John Frusciante, who later became the group’s guitarist, according to Pitchfork. Henley reunited with the...