Flea Honors Drummer of the Dead Kennedys

Peligro, a drummer for The Dead Kennedys, died Friday in an accident at his Los Angeles residence.

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On Saturday, a spokesperson for the band shared the terrible news via Instagram.

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Following the passing of percussionist D.H. Peligro at the age of 63, Flea has paid tribute to him.

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According to police on the site, he died as a result of head damage caused by an unintentional fall.

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Peligro, born Darren Henley, joined The Dead Kennedys in 1981 and debuted on the EP In God We Trust.

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Peligro took over as drummer for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in 1988, replacing Jack Irons.

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Singer Anthony Kiedis and Bassist Flea decided to fire Peligro due to his drugs and alcohol issues.

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But Flea was the first to tribute the late drummer.

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