Peligro, real name Darren Henley, joined the Dead Kennedys in 1981. Although the band broke up five years later in 1986, he was linked to the band whenever they reunited. Despite taking a break from touring in 2008, he permanently rejoined the band in 2009.
As for his stint with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Peligro had been longtime friends with members of the band, and briefly joined as their drummer in 1988. However, he was let go from the band later that year due to ongoing drug and alcohol addiction issues.
