Chi Cheng

Bassist

Birthday July 15, 1970

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Stockton, CA

DEATH DATE Apr 13, 2013 (42)

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About

Bassist remembered for the five LP's he recorded as an original member of the alt-rock and metal band Deftones. Following a serious car accident, he spent four years in a semi-comatose state before passing away in 2013.

Before Fame

He graduated from Tokay High School and was a student at the University of California, Sacramento when he joined Deftones.

Trivia

He released his own collection of poetry titled The Bamboo Parachute as a spoken word album in 2000.

Family Life

He is survived by his wife Colleen and son Gabriel. He was previously married to a woman named Adrienne.

Associated With

He spent two decades playing alongside guitarist Stephen Carpenter as a member of Deftones.