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Chi Cheng's Family Announces Gathering to Honor Deftones Bassist's Memory

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:36:07 +0000

Even though he passed just last week, the family of Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been very aware of the love generated by the musician around the world. As such they are staging a gathering this weekend where fans, friends and peers are invited to come celebrate his life.

Deftones Issue First Statement Regarding Death of Bassist Chi Cheng

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:30:57 +0000

The rock world was saddened over the weekend to hear the news that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng had passed away. The musician died after spending four years in either a coma or semi-conscious state as the result of a devastating 2008 car accident. After reactions and condolences from many in the rock community, the first official statement from Deftones themselves came today via a message from the band's guitarist Stephen Carpenter.

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Dies at 42

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:39:07 +0000

It is with true sadness that we report that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng passed away early Saturday morning (April 13) after a four-year battle to survive following a car crash in 2008. The 42-year-old musician had spent most of the time since the accident in a coma, briefly showing signs of consciousness on a couple [...]

Deftones' Chino Moreno Says Chi Cheng Would Appreciate Band's Recent Albums

Chad Childers — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:15:07 +0000

Deftones continue to receive plenty of acclaim for their 'Koi No Yokan' album, with the disc making many year-end Top 10 critics lists, including a No. 1 spot on Loudwire's 10 Best Rock Albums of 2012. But the success for the band is bittersweet as they've been doing it without the services of longtime bassist Chi Cheng, who has mostly been in a comatose state since his 2008 car accident.

Chi Cheng's Family Considers Stem Cell Treatment, Offers New Update on His Condition

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:13:52 +0000

Four years have passed since Deftones bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a car accident which left him in a coma. Having only been in a partially conscious state since Feb. 2012, Chi is now able to spend his life out of a hospital despite many return trips due to various infections. In a long post by Chi's mother, she shares the latest on Chi's recovery, including a close call concerning oxygen deprivation.

Deftones Perform 'Root' Live with Son of Ailing Bassist Chi Cheng

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:00:48 +0000

Ever since a November 2008 car accident, Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has mostly been in a coma. In the meantime, the band has continued to write and tour with replacement bassist Sergio Vega. Last night, though, Deftones came closer to having Chi back than they've been in nearly four years, as the band invited Chi's son Gabe onstage to perform with them in San Francisco.

Deftones Bassist Showing Improvement Since Coma

Q103 Staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:06:14 +0000

A video was posted today of Deftones bassist Chi Cheng lifting his leg on command. Cheng had been in a coma since 2008 after a car accident left him in a coma. Since May 2011 however, Cheng has woken up and was taken out of an intensive care unit. His family and friends have been [...]