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Deftones Pay Tribute To Late Bassist Chi Cheng With Never-Before-Released Track ‘Smile’
Deftones Pay Tribute To Late Bassist Chi Cheng With Never-Before-Released Track ‘Smile’
Deftones Pay Tribute To Late Bassist Chi Cheng With Never-Before-Released Track ‘Smile’
One year ago today (April 13), Deftones said goodbye to bassist Chi Cheng, who passed away after a 2008 car accident left him mostly in a coma for four and a half years. On the one year anniversary of his passing, frontman Chino Moreno has posted the unreleased song 'Smile' from Deftones' shelved album 'Eros.'
Deftones Issue First Statement Regarding Death of Bassist Chi Cheng
Deftones Issue First Statement Regarding Death of Bassist Chi Cheng
Deftones Issue First Statement Regarding Death of Bassist Chi Cheng
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 b
Deftones’ Chi Cheng Dies: Rockers Pay Tribute
Deftones’ Chi Cheng Dies: Rockers Pay Tribute
Deftones’ Chi Cheng Dies: Rockers Pay Tribute
The music world has lost one of its most talented performers as Deftones bassist Chi Cheng sadly passed away Saturday (April 13) at the age of 42. Cheng had been in a coma following a serious auto accident in 2008 and had been in a semi-conscious state for periods ever since.
Deftones’ Chino Moreno Says Chi Cheng Would Appreciate Band’s Recent Albums
Deftones’ Chino Moreno Says Chi Cheng Would Appreciate Band’s Recent Albums
Deftones’ Chino Moreno Says Chi Cheng Would Appreciate Band’s Recent Albums
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. Read Mor
Chi Cheng’s Family Considers Stem Cell Treatment, Offers New Update on His Condition
Chi Cheng’s Family Considers Stem Cell Treatment, Offers New Update on His Condition
Chi Cheng’s Family Considers Stem Cell Treatment, Offers New Update on His Condition
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 dep