Deftones bassist in a coma.

2008-11-04 by Flyboy | 53 Comments
Deftones bassist Chi Cheng is in a coma in a San Jose hospital following a car accident in Santa Clara on Monday.
The band's singer, Chino Moreno, reached by phone, confirmed the news but declined to give specifics.
"I don't know everything that's going on -- I just know it's very serious," Moreno said. "I'm on my way to be with his family, I'm pretty freaked out about it."
Cheng, 38, was born in Stockton and also is an accomplished poet. In 2000, he released a CD of his poetry, "The Bamboo Parachute."
The Deftones formed in Sacramento in 1988 and released their debut album "Adrenaline" on Madonna's Maverick Records label in 1995. Since then, the hard rock band has sold millions of records. Its biggest-selling release was the 2000 album "White Pony," which sold more than 1 million copies, achieved platinum status and earned the band a Grammy Award for best metal performance for the song "Elite."
The Deftones had been working on its sixth studio album, "Eros," set for a spring 2009 release. The Warner Brothers record label is expected to release a statement on Cheng's condition later today.
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Singer, Chino Moreno also notified the fans via blog earlier today.
Quote:
It deeply saddens me to inform you all that our brother Chi Cheng was involved in a terrible car accident last night. He is currently in a Northern California Hospital in serious, but stable condition. I am on my way up North right now to be by his side along with the rest of our band mates and family. Chi is one of the strongest people I know, and I'm praying that his strength will get him through this. Please say a prayer for him as well.
www.deftonesinstudio.blogspot.com/
May we all send a prayer to this soul and wish him the best.

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Athom
Emeritus
November 5th 2008
17249 Comments


holy shit.

Flyboy
November 5th 2008
395 Comments


This is a sad day in the music world and in Deftones Land. This Message Edited On 11.04.08

YouAreMySilence
November 5th 2008
3726 Comments


im not a huge fan of them but still, thats so sad

Flyboy
November 5th 2008
395 Comments


I feel terrible, he is one of the coolest most down to earth guys I have ever met as well as a respectable bassist. He has class. I hope he pulls through.

KTV
November 5th 2008
760 Comments


Godspeed, Chi!

handoman
November 5th 2008
2386 Comments


This is really bad. I hope he's going to be alright and we get some more info soon.

londoncalling457
November 5th 2008
2715 Comments


Damn, this sucks. A lot of my friends and I are pretty big Deftones fans. Let's hope he'll be ok.

Understanding In a Crash
November 5th 2008
428 Comments


One of the first bass songs I ever learned was
'Root' and 'Headup'

This is really sad.

VicariousIntent
November 5th 2008
1650 Comments


I'm really worried about him...I hope he pulls through and everything is ok...

sitandtalk
November 5th 2008
22 Comments


People keep up a good spirit, he'll be ok.

CushMG15
November 5th 2008
1810 Comments


Very sad, but here's to hoping that he'll pull through.

combustion07
November 5th 2008
12886 Comments


Wow, hopefully he will come out ok

Wizard
November 5th 2008
20629 Comments


Hope he recovers soon. I've quite enjoyed the direction the Deftones have taken with their last few albums.

Duderino
November 5th 2008
830 Comments


godspeed

gasmaskman
November 5th 2008
1006 Comments


Wow, terrible news. Hope he has a quick recovery.

204409
Emeritus
November 5th 2008
3998 Comments


whoa.

72haha72
November 5th 2008
498 Comments


Oh no!

I hope Chi gets better soon, these are terrible news

CrazyFool84
November 5th 2008
1083 Comments


Godspeed

Captain North
November 5th 2008
6793 Comments


What does Godspeed even mean? I hear it everywhere.

And...yeah...damn...blows pretty hard.

gasmaskman
November 5th 2008
1006 Comments


"Godspeed, as a word, is a wish for a prosperous journey, success, and good fortune."

TheDistantFuture
November 5th 2008
206 Comments


Mannnn thats awful. When I saw Dredg tonight Gavin dedicated the set to him (and Obama).

FyreNail
November 5th 2008
175 Comments


Hope he gets out of it well and soon. Prayers are with him

DaveBum69
November 5th 2008
699 Comments


This sucks i hope he's ok If the deftones broke up i would go into a coma

beans
November 5th 2008
2328 Comments


dont really like the band but i hope he is ok.

Damrod
Moderator
November 5th 2008
1093 Comments


This sucks, big time.

brandtweathers
November 5th 2008
2006 Comments


2008 sucks

Vooligan
November 5th 2008
3541 Comments


thats shit, hope hes ok and gets through it

foreverendeared
November 5th 2008
14746 Comments


damn, well, i WAS in a good mood

TheHamburgerman
November 5th 2008
1546 Comments


damnfuck

poweroftheweez
November 5th 2008
1298 Comments


That's awful. Here's to a full recovery.

niobium
November 5th 2008
238 Comments


terrible, terrible news. i hope he can regain most of his health

spoon_of_grimbo
November 5th 2008
2241 Comments


this sucks, really hope he pulls through.

Spamue1G
November 5th 2008
1291 Comments


I really really hope he's ok. Car crashes can be horrible things, I just hope that he pulls through.

Burn2Burn
November 5th 2008
2374 Comments


shitty

asaf
November 5th 2008
989 Comments


awful. god bless him and the deftones camp. :/

SylentEcho
November 5th 2008
1606 Comments


aw man, that sucks.

chewytapeworm
November 5th 2008
524 Comments


Shit no! That's awful news...

2008 has been a terrible year considering deaths and accidents.

botb
November 5th 2008
19833 Comments


my prayers go out to him, his friends. and his family.

and honestly 2007 was wayyyy worse this time of year for deaths.

lanethetrain
November 5th 2008
31 Comments


i wish the best for him and his family right now
i'm really hoping hes ok

beans
November 5th 2008
2328 Comments


there seems to be a lot of crazy shit like this happening at the end of the year.

botb
November 5th 2008
19833 Comments


yeah ive definitely seen a pattern at the end of years for a ton of crazy musician tradegies and deaths and stuff.

Tits McGee
November 5th 2008
1874 Comments


My god, I hope he gets better.

fractured
November 5th 2008
392 Comments


OK, I'm officially freaked...
I read the story, shuffle my 2500 song IPod and what's the first song that comes up?
deathblow by Deftones
I'm hoping that this omen is not an omen...
Jeez this is freaky.

itachi1452
November 5th 2008
366 Comments


holy fuck
I know Cheng will pull through, the Deftones are amazing, and they're nothing without his bass
And there's definitely a shortage of Asian bassists, not to mention actually GOOD Asian bassists

StrizzMatik
November 5th 2008
4232 Comments


Fucking A! Godspeed, I hope he pulls through ok.

Ricven
November 6th 2008
207 Comments


Horrible news =(

natey
November 6th 2008
4195 Comments


goddamn, in my prayers

Ironpriest
November 6th 2008
403 Comments


Never bothered with the band, don't look like my kind of music.

however NOBODY deserves to go through what he is.

PanasonicYouth
November 6th 2008
7413 Comments


He'll pull through. He's got to.

arsonist88
November 6th 2008
230 Comments


Man, I really hope he's okay, this kinda ruined my day.

bloodycrepe
November 6th 2008
55 Comments


This is terrible. I'm praying for you Chi

TheHamburgerman
November 6th 2008
1546 Comments


I can only imagine what effect it will have on future Deftones when he wakes up. Deftones will be even more emotional, beautiful and serene.

Flyboy
November 6th 2008
395 Comments


Hurry up and get well soon, Chi. We all miss you.

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