A. J. Pero

Anthony Jude Pero (October 14, 1959 – March 20, 2015) was an American drummer, known for his work with heavy metal bands Twisted Sister and Adrenaline Mob.

He was initially a jazz drummer, later gravitating to heavier music akin to Rush and Led Zeppelin.

[2] In 2011, Pero played drums on a song titled "Elephant Man" on the Eric Carr CD Unfinished Business.

[3] On March 20, 2015, Adrenaline Mob's band members and crew attempted but failed to wake Pero on their tour bus.

[4][5] In 2017, the band released their third studio album, We the People, containing Pero's last recording: a cover of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell".