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Chi Cheng's Family Announces Gathering to Honor Deftones Bassist's Memory

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:36:07 +0000

Even though he passed just last week, the family of Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been very aware of the love generated by the musician around the world. As such they are staging a gathering this weekend where fans, friends and peers are invited to come celebrate his life.

Deftones Issue First Statement Regarding Death of Bassist Chi Cheng

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:57:57 +0000

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 band's guitarist Stephen Carpenter.

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Dies at 42

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:39:07 +0000

It is with true sadness that we report that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng passed away early Saturday morning (April 13) after a four-year battle to survive following a car crash in 2008. The 42-year-old musician had spent most of the time since the accident in a coma, briefly showing signs of consciousness on a couple [...]

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.

Vidiot: Deftones "Bored"

KC — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:05:42 +0000

It is good news today for all of us Deftones fans. Chi Cheng is starting to show signs of recovery after over 3 years in a coma. It you remember back to 2008, Chi (Deftone Bassist) was involved in a car accident that resulted in him slipping into a deep coma. Today he is seems [...]

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Showing Improvement After Three Year Coma

Tree Riddle — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:36:05 +0000

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has spent nearly three and a half years in an unconscious or semi-conscious state after a tragic car accident. Recent reports say that Cheng is responsive to commands and that he may be emerging from his coma.