The bassist for the Deftones, Chi Cheng, was involved in a car crash on Monday, November 3, 2008, that left him in a coma. The accident occurred in Santa Clara, California. Cheng is currently at a hospital in San Jose. Chino Moreno, frontman of the Deftones, was quoted as saying Cheng was in "very serious" condition.Reuters:Deftones bassist in coma after car crash (November 5, 2008)
Deftones Fast Facts
- Origin: Sacramento, California
- Members: Stephen Carpenter, Chi Cheng, Abe Cunningham, Frank Delgado and Chino Moreno
- Debut album: Adrenaline, released in 1995
- Next album Eros due in 2009
- Album to be released by Warner Bros. Records
- Years active: 1988-present
Quotes
"Chi is one of the strongest people I know, and I'm praying that his strength will get him through this."—Chino Moreno on Chi ChengReuters:Deftones bassist in coma after car crash (November 5, 2008)
"I don't know everything that's going on—I just know it's very serious."—Chino Moreno on Chi ChengMetal Underground:Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng In Coma After Car Crash (November 4, 2008)
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Full name
Chi Ling Dai Cheng
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July 5, 1970
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Stockton, California
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Bass guitarist for Deftones
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38 years old at time of accident
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Member of Deftones since 1988
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Received a BA in English Literature from University of California, Davis
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