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Chi Cheng, Deftones Bassist, Dies at 42

Tree Riddle — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:22:37 +0000

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng, who has been hospitalized since a devastating car accident in 2008, has passed on at the age of 42. Reports are rolling in that Cheng passed in a hospital at 3am after his heart suddenly stopped. Chi had an uphill battle ever since the injuries he sustained in a car accident [...]

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

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:50:07 +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 17:13:52 +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 — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:55:14 +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 Chi Cheng 'Improving' After Pneumonia Treatment

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:28:21 +0000

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. In a new update at the OneLoveForChi.com website from the musician’s mother, it looks as though he’s responding to treatment. Momma J. says in a new update, “He looked [...]

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Currently Suffering From Pneumonia

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:50:23 +0000

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. Cheng, who has been in a partially conscious state since his involvement in a 2008 auto accident, just returned home after spending recovery time in New Jersey. [...]

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Beginning To Recover From Coma [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:28:06 +0000

The Deftones and their fans were devastated when bassist Chi Cheng went into a coma after a near-fatal car wreck in 2008. A ray of hope has emerged as he is now responsive to commands and can communicate with basic sounds.

Deftones To Release Remix To Benefit Chi Cheng

Tony LaBrie — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:30:07 +0000

Last week Deftones released an exclusive remix of Diamond Eyes to benefit their bassist Chi Cheng. Check out the video teaser: As you may or may not know, Chi Cheng (bass player of Deftones) was in a car accident in November 2008 and is currently in a “minimally conscious” state. I launched this website to [...]