chi cheng

The musician died in 2013.

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.

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 b

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.

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 dep

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...

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.