DEFTONES Bassist's Mother Says Doctor Expects CHI CHENG Will Be Playing His Bass Again

November 8, 2008

DEFTONES drummer Abe Cunningham has issued an update on the band's bassist, Chi Cheng, who was seriously injured in a car accident in Santa Clara, California, on Monday (November 3). According to HardDrive Radio, Cheng and his sister were apparently on their way back from a memorial service for their older brother when the accident occurred. Cheng's sister was driving their vehicle, but it remains unknown at this time what caused the crash.

Cheng was reportedly in a coma in an Intensive Care Unit at a local hospital, with his condition listed as "serious but stable."

Cunningham posted a message at the band's studio blog in which he wrote, "I spoke to Chi's mother this morning. The neurosurgeon treating Chi says the first 72 hours are critical, and as of now he is fighting the good fight and the doctors remain optimistic. We are seeing your prayers in action. The family asks that all the prayer warriors out there to continue to pray for Chi, and keep sending out your positive energy!"

Chi's mother Jeanne released the following statement via the band's MySpace page: "When asking Chi's head neurosurgeon what kind of thank-you gift we could get for he and his team of doctors, he responded that some of the surgeons love the DEFTONES and he would like them to have tickets for when chi's back onstage. He expects a tough recovery but in the end expects Chi will be playing his bass again. Praise Jah. For himself, the doc has a special request for all of you. He will give you more details soon. It is 1:00 a.m. now and I am with Chi. I've been reading your emails to him. You are so wonderful. My heart aches with love for you. We are all connected."

Cheng is 38 years old and is a poet as well as a musician. He released a CD of his poetry called "The Bamboo Parachute" in 2000.

Cheng has been a member of DEFTONES since its formation in 1988. The band released its debut disc, "Adrenaline", in 1995 and scored a platinum record with 2000's "White Pony".

The group has been recording its sixth album, "Eros", with a spring 2009 arrival in the works.

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