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Chi Cheng, Deftones Bassist, Dies at 42
April 14, 2013 Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who has been hospitalized since a devastating car accident in 2008, has passed on at the age of 42.
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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.
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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 deprivation.
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Deftones Perform ‘Root’ Live with Son of Ailing Bassist Chi Cheng
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.
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Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng ‘Improving’ After Pneumonia Treatment
There’s good news to report concerning Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who appears to be improving after being admitted to the ICU late last week for pneumonia.
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Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Currently Suffering From Pneumonia
Things just took a turn for the worse for Deftones bassist Chi Cheng. His family posted on the Oneloveforchi.com website that the musician has been diagnosed with pneumonia.
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Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Beginning To Recover From Coma [VIDEO]
February 8, 2012
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Deftones To Release Remix To Benefit Chi Cheng
December 7, 2010 Last week Deftones released an exclusive remix of Diamond Eyes to benefit their bassist Chi Cheng. Check out the video teaser: