A.J. Pero, the drummer for the heavy-metal band Twisted Sister, died Friday. He was 55.

The band said Anthony Jude Pero died of an apparent heart attack while touring with Adrenaline Mob, a group with which he played in between engagements with Twisted Sister.

Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French said Pero was on a tour bus Friday morning when Adrenaline Mob band members tried unsuccessfully to awaken him, then called an ambulance. He was taken to a hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he was declared dead shortly after 11 a.m.

I have been a big fan of Twisted Sister since the 80’s and seen them many times. As we get older it’s with regret that we say goodbye to talented people who entertained us literally our entire lives. My condolences his family, friends, fans and of course, Twisted sister.



Source: Associated Press