I'm very sorry to tell you all this but I have very sad news.
I will post what Gina Blackmore shared with me on my Chi page:
From Mom J:
Our dearest Family,
This is the hardest thing to write to you. Your love and heart and devotion to Chi was unconditional and amazing.
I know that you will always remember him as a giant of a man on stage with a heart for every one of you.
He was taken to the emegency room and at 3 am today his heart just suddenly stopped. He left this world with
me singing songs he liked in his ear.
He fought the good fight.You stood by him sending love daily. He knew that he was very loved and never alone.
I will write more later. I will be going through the oneloveforchi and any other information may not be reliable.
If you have any stories or messages to share please send them to the onelove site. Please hold Mae and Ming
and the siblings and especially Chi's son, Gabriel in your prayers. It is so hard to let go.
With great love and "Much Respect!" Mom J (and Chi) — with Jeanne Marie Cheng and Chi Cheng Prayer Page.
RIP Chi.
This is the worst thing to wake up too. Chi will always be remembered as a genuine guy that was very passionate and loving. Thoughts are with Gabriel and the rest of the guys in the band.
RIP Chi... man this was unexpected he had been doing well for weeks according to onelove and then this, The world has lost an amazing person,my thoughts to his family and friends.
RIP Chi. :(
Fuck.
This is devastating. The way he fought, and how much support he had, didn't let me believe that this was a possibility. R.I.P., Chi.
This is awful, I was really hoping he would pull through. He seemed to be getting better.
RIP Chi, you will always be remembered.
Horrible news. RIP Chi.
Yes, momma told me he had been stable and doing well for 3 weeks in a row. This was what I posted on the One love for Chi site recently. Then he was admitted to the ER and was treated for sepsis, but as you saw it was his heart that gave up in the end.
The One love for Chi website is down right now, must have crashed with the amount of traffic. I'm sure they will post more on the website soon.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooo :(
man that sucks so fucking much
R.I.P. Chi :'(
Absolutely gutted by this news. I've never actually cried over the news of a "celebrity" death but this man warrants it. He'll be deeply missed by me.
Soulfly
Fly high
Soulfly
Fly free
:[ I'll never forget you chi, hearing you read your poetry in that coffee shop was one of the best nights of my life. See you someday soon brother.
RIP
SHIT! :'( Fuck man
RIP Chi thank you for being one of my inspirations to play bass and thank you for all the fantastic music you gave me through all these years :'(
Rest in peace, Chi. Thanks for all the great music.
RIP Chi :'(
RIP Chi, you will be missed.
FUCK. RIP Chi.
I've been watching so many videos lately from the ST and WP days and it's really sunk in just how much a part of the deftones I fell in love with he was. He was a beast on bass and his backup vocals were so fucking good, not to mention he probably had the coolest personality in the band.
RIP Chi
R.I.P. Chi. You were an amazing bass player for an amazing band. T_T :'(
there's a hole in the earth.
RIP Chi , we lost a great man.
This is how I'll remember Chi.
deftones-Head Up@Bizarre Fest on 8/22/98 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPzlRVXg2jU#)
Chi Cheng and Stephen Carpenter interview, Budapest,,Hungary, 26.02.06 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sCTY_g4ZrQ#ws)
Fuuuck
RIP
I can't believe this. After so long, he deserved to wake up and have a real chance but now, never.
It's so heartbreaking. Rest in peace Chi.
Terrible. RIP Chi. God Bless You Man!
My thoughts are with his family and friends who have stayed so strong and always stayed by his side through these last few years. I can't believe this. :( RIP brother.
Prayers to his family. This is awful.
RIP Carnal.....Cheers your in a better place now :'(
Much love Chi.
rip
Rest in peace man. Never had the pleasure of meeting you, but at least you undoubtedly left a positive mark on this world.
I'm so devastated. :(
:( sad news
R.I.P Chi, thoughts go out to his family, friends, and band mates....i jumped on theprp to check some news real quick before bed and i instantly teared up at this horrible news....i only met the man once but i felt like he was part of my family as i do about the entire band, heart breaking :(
Rest in peace, Chi. You magnificent bastard you. I'm glad I got to meet and shake this man's hand...he was an amazing person. Just tonight, I was driving home from work listening to kimdracula. The bass...so prominent in the song. All I could think about was how he had such an amazing ability to play the bass and it just took me back to when I first listened to deftones....it always takes me back to a better time in my life. That's why I love this band. Good memories are attached to their music.
Quote from: sing blue silver on Apr 14, 2013, 03:31 AM
This is how I'll remember Chi.
deftones-Head Up@Bizarre Fest on 8/22/98 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPzlRVXg2jU#)
Chi Cheng and Stephen Carpenter interview, Budapest,,Hungary, 26.02.06 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sCTY_g4ZrQ#ws)
Same here RIP CHI may his soul fly
RIP
Just heard the news,had to come here to confirm
RIP
One of my favorite things about Chi that I won't ever forget was his amazing and hilarious sense of humor. He was always the funnest person to watch be interviewed.
Beautiful, remarkable human being. It's a shame that he is gone but his soul will live forever. We embrace tonight in your glory Chi. God bless you.
Tribute up
http://youtu.be/UasIe0bs2Cc (http://youtu.be/UasIe0bs2Cc)
Quote from: lithium on Apr 14, 2013, 04:25 AM
Quote from: shine down unshy on Apr 14, 2013, 04:15 AM
Rest in peace, Chi. You magnificent bastard you. I'm glad I got to meet and shake this man's hand...he was an amazing person. Just tonight, I was driving home from work listening to kimdracula. The bass...so prominent in the song. All I could think about was how he had such an amazing ability to play the bass and it just took me back to when I first listened to deftones....it always takes me back to a better time in my life. That's why I love this band. Good memories are attached to their music.
I'm glad we share that memory. It's good to think about good memories right now.
Word.
Quote from: Inkblades on Apr 14, 2013, 04:49 AM
One of my favorite things about Chi that I won't ever forget was his amazing and hilarious sense of humor. He was always the funnest person to watch be interviewed.
True dat, true dat...him and Abe together were fuckin' hilarious.
Teared up and got goosebumps as i heard about this.. damn.. i never met chi .. and i always hoped he'd come back so that we could atleast have a convorsation together.. he was so awesome and funny and just a really down to earth guy .. ill see you one day chi.. im glad your not suffering anymore man .. RIP .. tomorrow i will listen to the most memorable songs that remind me of you.. especially dai the flu .. not that the song has to do with you.. but you killed it on that song man .. you were so amazing chi.. miss yoi bro..
My Life On A Swing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwB74klYS0g#)
R.i.p Chi. I never met you, but through your music you were a huge part of my life and I'll never forget everything you left behind..........
Wow. My stomach just dropped :'( . See you on the other side, Chi. RIP
plenty of love at the rogan board: http://forums.joerogan.net/showthread.php?t=288428 (http://forums.joerogan.net/showthread.php?t=288428)
Very sad to hear this. R.I.P. Chi. Funniest band member i've seen, from any band really
i will listen to the bamboo parachute in his honor
tearing up. only had tears for 3 famous deaths, Chris Farley, Michael Jackson, & Chi
No, this can't be true! :(
Rest in peace, Chi
I'm reallly crying as I cried to my grandmother last december :'(
He was so funny... I'll remember always one of the best shows where he takes part... Pinkpop 2003...
He always made me laugh along with Chino... Glad I was lucky enough to see him play live at least one time on 2007...
I'll miss him too fucking much.
Also, there's that interview for Telehit Mexico where they say that people often used to confuse him with Ricky Martin..
Ok.. That was... Now I can't sleep but at least he is now resting in peace.
Much love for his band and real friends and brothers, his family and all the deftones communities around the world.
Head up.
He can rest now after fighting for his loved ones for so long. Rest in peace Chi, we'll all miss you and carry you with us.
Much love and respect,
-Matt
R.I.P.
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f315/_matze_/onelove_zps1ccd4559.jpg)
Such sad news to wake up to, R.I.P Chi.
that's really bad news.. rest in peace, Chi
RIP
Oh noo :( awful news :(
:(((((((
This is just sad.
Rest in Peace Chi Dai Ling Cheng
This is incredibly sad. Rest in peace. :(
RIP
I'm shocked. RIP Chi.
So sad. A kind soul left this place. R.I.P. Chi Cheng. Onelove.
DEP Chi
RIP Chi, condolences to his family and friends... what a life, to grow up with your friends, start a band and go on that journey, you burned bright and reached out to the souls of many - you are greatly missed.
Oh no! :'(
Heartbreaking news. A lovely soul has passed.
RIP Chi. You brought so much joy to so many.
:'(
(http://oneloveforchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130414-035620.jpg)
Oh man...my sister called me last night, crying. I heard the news and was numb. I didn't want to go on SL because it would have made this information reality.
I'm here this morning, crying.
I'll always remember his energy on stage. I've never seen a bassist with such passion. R.I.P.
R.I.P CHI. You are gonna be missed.
Quote from: cvthedrv on Apr 14, 2013, 03:30 AM
there's a hole in the earth.
Well said. RIP Chi. <3
I've just read this, such terribly sad news :( he fought a long, hard battle and never gave up. He was, and still is completely loved, and my thoughts are with Chi's loved ones. RIP Chi, an inspiration to so many.
RIP
RIP Chi. Fly free.
RIP Chi...we will never forget you.
I'm very sad.
I wonder if the band will make a statement, with the way this news has spread they don't really need to and I can't even imagine how devastated they are but some form of tribute to such an important part of the band would be nice. I wouldn't expect anything right away though. Now is a time for reflection, love, remembrance and respect for the man. Hopefully someday Eros surfaces so Chi can kind of live again through new music to the fans. My heart breaks for the entire deftones family. We'll always remember him.
Quote from: sing blue silver on Apr 14, 2013, 02:27 PM
I wonder if the band will make a statement, with the way this news has spread they don't really need to and I can't even imagine how devastated they are but some form of tribute to such an important part of the band would be nice. I wouldn't expect anything right away though. Now is a time for reflection, love, remembrance and respect for the man. Hopefully someday Eros surfaces so Chi can kind of live again through new music to the fans. My heart breaks for the entire deftones family. We'll always remember him.
<3
From Jonah:
http://jonahmatranga.com/deardiary/2013/4/14/bye-chi-truly-rip.html (http://jonahmatranga.com/deardiary/2013/4/14/bye-chi-truly-rip.html)
i wanted to make something in photoshop, trying to find an image but its harder to find it than i though.
maybe its just a sketch someone did, but i am trying to find the picture of Chi used in this flyer
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s3xbijO-EDM/TTW-cVR6URI/AAAAAAAAB_U/yZl230xrWIQ/s1600/Horns%2BUp%2BRocks%2BWakeup%2BFest.jpg)
still in shock after a couple hours of the notice...I never thought it would affect us so hard.
Head Up deftones diehards, we're many of us, and not alone in this.
RIP... Headup everyone.
Such a sad day. RIP Chi. Rock out in the afterlife.
SAD DAY :'(
GOODBYE CHI , WE LOVE YOU MAN !!!!!!
I'll always remember how badass Chi looked whenever I saw Deftones live. I wanted his long hair and baggy pants lol! I love you Chi Cheng, and I'll always miss you.
RIP Chi :'(
Prayers go out to family and friends
This is a terrible tragedy, but it serves as a reminder, that whenever you get into an automobile, to always wear your seat belt.
needles & pins
Rip Chi Cheng.
You are the best guy that i've never met.
Greetings to everyfriend in here.
Bye.
Fuck.
:( Rip Chi. Love ya man.
Quote from: iceache on Apr 14, 2013, 04:53 PM
This is a terrible tragedy, but it serves as a reminder, that whenever you get into an automobile, to always wear your seat belt.
Amen.
RIP Chi! Love and respect!
This is truly heartbreaking!
Chi has always been among my idols as a bassist, and a part of the group that has made so much sincere and heartfelt music.
Chi, I'll be waving goodbye
Rip Chi Cheng. Its hard to believe he's gone, I wish I could have met him
An incredibly, incredibly sad day. I salute the man whose music has been a core part of my life for the past 15 years. All of us here at SL will feel his loss deeply.
My deep condolences are with his family and the Deftones brotherhood at this time. No words can describe how upsetting it is to realise he's gone. As misguided as it sounds, I always thought he'd maybe come around some day and be able to share with what the band has achieved since his accident.
Gone but never, ever, forgotten. Your music will stay with me until the day I see you on the other side
RIP
Actually, I kind of feel good for Chi. He had been in limbo for many years now, and my biggest wish for him was to just be in peace-be it here or not.
Let's not forget we all loved Chi very dearly in life & death, that he gave us all his energy onstage and sense of humour and he really knew how much we appreciate him.
The world lost a great soul today, heaven gained one, RIP.
time to release Eros
*
We will never forget you brother!
Till this morning I had hope. Till this morning I believed he would rock the stage one day sooner or later.
I feel like I lost a familymember.
RIP my friend, you were like a mentor to me!
x
My heart breaks for the Cheng Family especially Gabe. Chi was a bright shining star that was gone way too soon.
I had no idea how hard this would hit me and all of us I am sure.
Rest in peace Dai see you on the other side....
Quote from: jaypayton on Apr 14, 2013, 09:16 PM
time to release Eros
pretty cunty thing to say in this thread.
Quote from: Deftones-argentina on Apr 14, 2013, 08:08 PM
Actually, I kind of feel good for Chi. He had been in limbo for many years now, and my biggest wish for him was to just be in peace-be it here or not.
Let's not forget we all loved Chi very dearly in life & death, that he gave us all his energy onstage and sense of humour and he really knew how much we appreciate him.
I feel sad about his passing but with a sunny side twist like you have. It sucks that he didn't pull through and make his recovery, but he fought damn hard through the comatose state for 4 years, which is pretty fucking admirable of him. It's comforting to know that he's out of any pain and discomfort that he was in and think of all the lives he's touched through music, think of the difference he's made in all us and multiply that 10,000 fold. He may be gone but he's left a crater-sized mark on the world and he definitely won't be forgotten.
Very well said. He doesn't have to suffer any longer.
I also just want to say to everyone to always remember to wear a seat belt. Always. It can save your life.
here's a pretty funny little story from Mike Shinoda: http://mikeshinoda.com/2013/04/14/rip-chi/ (http://mikeshinoda.com/2013/04/14/rip-chi/)
Quote from: shoop on Apr 14, 2013, 11:16 PM
here's a pretty funny little story from Mike Shinoda: http://mikeshinoda.com/2013/04/14/rip-chi/ (http://mikeshinoda.com/2013/04/14/rip-chi/)
thats really incredible.
by releasing Eros, its a testament to Chi...rather than some lame press release written by a manger
Quote from: jaypayton on Apr 15, 2013, 12:39 AM
by releasing Eros, its a testament to Chi...rather than some lame press release written by a manger
for real? is the only thing you can think in this moment?
I was out the whole weekend, I heard about it at like 10 today. Fuck.
This is terrible. Chi's unique presence onstage has definitely done something in my perspective of live music, of emotional/artistical display. This band helped me go through loads, meet tons of great people, live many unforgettable experiences, and a guy from that band is now gone. And through all the stories shared, we can all see how special and kind he was. It is truly unfair.
I never had any kind of concrete real hope to see him up again. I guess it was just that selfish naive dream, as a fan, to see one of my "heroes" up there again. Most of us thought he would go. Despite that, I'm fucking shocked, I can hardly believe this is real.
But like a few others have said, it is good and relieving, in some way, to know that he's free. He can rock out all he wants up there.
It is a sad day for music, and not only that, of course.
R.I.P. Chi Cheng
I never thought he would be on stage again either but I hoped he would at-least be able see his son grow up .It's hit me pretty hard not just because he's from my favourite band but because I know what a genuinely kind and down to earth guy he was, he deserved to die peacefully as an old man not like this, at least he experienced alot in the time he had , he toured the world doing what he loved with his best friends and had a family. He will never be forgotten.
I keep hoping in the back of my mind that I'll come on here and this will be revealed as some sick joke, but I know that's not going to happen. This really sucks.
Lets all celebrate his life today. He was a great man with a big heart. We will all remember him by his music and the impact he made on all of us. I'm so glad I got to meet him.
RIP Chi
chi or chi_cheng was my nickname in icq, #irc, my e-mail....... since 1998 i think.....
so sad... but i know chi is happy right now....
edit: sorry my english is poor
We all knew he was a great person with a beautiful and expressive heart and soul, and a strong one at that.. But no human being should have continued to endure the suffering he was submerged into.. Chi was in a internal prison for years, and unfortunately he wasn't able to pull through after all these years, but his soul is now at rest... He's given us a great gift, he is the essence of Deftones, we have lost a true piece of the puzzle. but it will forever live on with our memories though Deftones' music, photos, interviews, documentary, and personal memories that is unique to each of us regarding Mr. Cheng... R.I.P Chi
Quote from: shoop on Apr 14, 2013, 11:16 PM
here's a pretty funny little story from Mike Shinoda: http://mikeshinoda.com/2013/04/14/rip-chi/ (http://mikeshinoda.com/2013/04/14/rip-chi/)
Nice story, I think seeing that photoshoot would be nice someday...
A part of me refuses to believe that is true and he's gone.. but the other part said no when I tried to listen to Self-Titled today as a tribute... I've seen a lot of videos of Deftones and Chi with my eyes wet... it's a hard time...
Still we all need to go head up across this situation..
A candlelight vigil in honor of DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng is planned for 6:30 p.m. tonight (Sunday, April 14) at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Sacramento, California.
Rest in peace, Chi! I'll miss you, and so will the rest world. It's sad to think you're not around.
Damn................ Just received an email from a friend telling me about that, I was off any kind of news for the week end, so I just saw the news.......... Heartbreaking news, even if that was a long time already that we didn't see that much improvements, I still had secret hopes that he would just wake up one day...
Now, even that tiny little hope is gone...
A great man left us, RIP Chi ! :(
This is a sad sad thing. My main concern is whether or not he found salvation by repenting of his sins and trusting in Jesus Christ for forgiveness. Because that is the only way there will be any relief. If I knew this was the case I would be incredibly happy for him and this would be a joyous occasion. I really really hope so. May his family and friends look to God for comfort and let this remind them how frail we all are and how any of us can go without a moment's notice.
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 15, 2013, 04:42 AM
This is a sad sad thing. My main concern is whether or not he found salvation by repenting of his sins and trusting in Jesus Christ for forgiveness. Because that is the only way there will be any relief. If I knew this was the case I would be incredibly happy for him and this would be a joyous occasion. I really really hope so. May his family and friends look to God for comfort and let this remind them how frail we all are and how any of us can go without a moment's notice.
Chi was a Zen Buddhist im sure he had time to work on his own salvation.
rest in peace chi... you were an inspiration to us all. i have nothing but fond memories of Chi Cheng. one love for chi!
btw has any of the band members given a statement or something?
Quote from: Danny Keyes on Apr 15, 2013, 06:43 AM
btw has any of the band members given a statement or something?
No yet...
Deftones - Change (In the house of flies) [2008-09-20 - KUPD's End of Summer Scorcher, Peoria, AZ] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIuzm512-JQ#)
my thoughts go out to the family.
My thoughts to the family. At least Chi will know that he had them by his side all these years.
Quote from: Danny Keyes on Apr 15, 2013, 06:43 AM
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 15, 2013, 04:42 AM
This is a sad sad thing. My main concern is whether or not he found salvation by repenting of his sins and trusting in Jesus Christ for forgiveness. Because that is the only way there will be any relief. If I knew this was the case I would be incredibly happy for him and this would be a joyous occasion. I really really hope so. May his family and friends look to God for comfort and let this remind them how frail we all are and how any of us can go without a moment's notice.
Chi was a Zen Buddhist im sure he had time to work on his own salvation.
rest in peace chi... you were an inspiration to us all. i have nothing but fond memories of Chi Cheng. one love for chi!
btw has any of the band members given a statement or something?
A lot of reports were saying that Chino posted "Rest in Peace Chi Cheng" on his Facebook, but it was a fake page. However, Chino did post this song on Twitter, which, in his own way, I believe was a tribute to Chi. Maybe it was a song Chi really loved?
Taj Mahal Johnny Too Bad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEdcoaCukH4#)
Haven't posted here much, but was regular on the old deftones boards (the other, now defunct forums), where I remember Chi posting often under the bands login, Big Brothers. Felt special each time they would take time to talk to us, the login name they used says everything about how they feel about their fans. I feel privileged to have seen him play live.
Prayers, thoughts and much love to his family, including the band.
He is finally free. Rock In Peace brother.
Rest in peace Cheng. I fucking love you.
Another hero has fallen. Rest in piece Chi!
And God bless you, For the song you saved us...
Quote from: Danny Keyes on Apr 15, 2013, 06:43 AM
Chi was a Zen Buddhist im sure he had time to work on his own salvation.
rest in peace chi... you were an inspiration to us all. i have nothing but fond memories of Chi Cheng. one love for chi!
btw has any of the band members given a statement or something?
Salvation isn't something you can 'work' on. The only way to Heaven is through Christ. It is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Not of works, lest any man should boast. All the glory belongs to God.
I am not posting this to get into anything. I will not debate as that's not the point and there isn't anything to debate about anyway. I will talk about it if anyone is truly open to the Word of God but will not argue about it. I am posting this because it's relevant to the topic and your post and it's the truth. Not because I believe it but because it is from God's Word, thus 100% trust-worthy.
Stop imposing your own belief on someone else. Seriously, have you fallen for some christian cult or why are you posting this completely irrelevant stuff?
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 15, 2013, 12:17 PM
Quote from: Danny Keyes on Apr 15, 2013, 06:43 AM
Chi was a Zen Buddhist im sure he had time to work on his own salvation.
rest in peace chi... you were an inspiration to us all. i have nothing but fond memories of Chi Cheng. one love for chi!
btw has any of the band members given a statement or something?
Salvation isn't something you can 'work' on. The only way to Heaven is through Christ. It is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Not of works, lest any man should boast. All the glory belongs to God.
I am not posting this to get into anything. I will not debate as that's not the point and there isn't anything to debate about anyway. I will talk about it if anyone is truly open to thot because I believe it but because it is from God's Word, thus 100% trust-worthy.e Word of God but will not argue about it. I am posting this because it's relevant to the topic and your post and it's the truth. N
Religion makes people insincere , it causes people to be good through fear of going to hell not because they genuinely want to help others. Chi was better than that he was good just because he wanted to make the world a better place, he doesn't need to repent or seek salvation he did nothing wrong.
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 15, 2013, 12:17 PM
Quote from: Danny Keyes on Apr 15, 2013, 06:43 AM
Chi was a Zen Buddhist im sure he had time to work on his own salvation.
rest in peace chi... you were an inspiration to us all. i have nothing but fond memories of Chi Cheng. one love for chi!
btw has any of the band members given a statement or something?
Salvation isn't something you can 'work' on. The only way to Heaven is through Christ. It is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Not of works, lest any man should boast. All the glory belongs to God.
I am not posting this to get into anything. I will not debate as that's not the point and there isn't anything to debate about anyway. I will talk about it if anyone is truly open to the Word of God but will not argue about it. I am posting this because it's relevant to the topic and your post and it's the truth. Not because I believe it but because it is from God's Word, thus 100% trust-worthy.
I've heard a lot of dumb shit on this board but wow. One of my favorite things about living in Japan is the fact that I don't have to listen to this kind of inane babble on a daily basis.
Yup same here in New Zealand we have a really low number of religious people.
Quote from: N0S3BLEED976 on Apr 15, 2013, 12:39 PM
Stop imposing your own belief on someone else. Seriously, have you fallen for some christian cult or why are you posting this completely irrelevant stuff?
I am just speaking the truth according to God's Word. If it bothers you, ignore it and please respect my beliefs. True Christianity is not a cult and it couldn't be more relevant to this topic.
NZ: We all did wrong, hence the need for the Saviour and His forgiveness. True Christianity is about spirituality, not religion. Religion is what man invented (works based), Christianity is God coming down to our despicable level in the person of Jesus Christ and dying for mankind's sins so it could be made possible to receive eternal life if we repent and turn to Christ and trust in His death and resurrection as payment for our sin. It is what God does that saves, not anything we do. Just trying to clarify certain things a bit, I will not get in an argument with you. I have been through that enough on another forum.
Leave religion debates. This is completely irrelevant with what happened. Let everybody feel their sadness and deal with it in their own ways. Create a new thread if you want to verbally kill each other even more that some of us have around here lately.
fuck religion, just respect the people.
by the way, anyone knows how much time chi was vegetarian?
god is a faggot
What or who Chi believed is irrelevant,and there's no doubt he's at peace and at a better place than us all. Chi was a good man,compassionate and truly cared about people...family and fans. Every time I was around him he made you feel like you'd known each other for years,didn't make you feel like you were inconveniencing him for time or that he was obligated to take a picture just because you attended the show,instead he showed gratitude and that's hard to find in musicians. Imma miss the hell out of him...his energy,humor,sound...he was,in my opinion,the backbone of Deftones. :'(
bewareofrats needs to shut the fuck up and stop bringing fucking religion into this thread.
Seriously, fuck you.
Indeed, fuck this religious babble, it's not the time nor the place.
Back in topic : Luxembourg 2003, few SL members were here for these amazing moments...
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1007/img20130415224813.jpg)
Awesome photo he has such a kind face, also he's got some sweet tattoo's
Quote from: tarkil on Apr 15, 2013, 03:07 PM
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1007/img20130415224813.jpg)
Happiness right there.
RIP Chi Cheng.
You will be missed.
Quote from: tarkil on Apr 15, 2013, 03:07 PM
Indeed, fuck this religious babble, it's not the time nor the place.
Back in topic : Luxembourg 2003, few SL members were here for these amazing moments...
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1007/img20130415224813.jpg)
Good times my friend. Good times.
This was posted by Randy Blythe from Lamb of God. Can't really say more than that:
http://instagram.com/p/YGUwXnIsvq/ (http://instagram.com/p/YGUwXnIsvq/)
(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/44064669/Chi+Cheng.jpg)
(http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/chicheng.JPG)
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/b476d56c9a5a94c3e302c0012cfce5b6/tumblr_ml8dikFeCN1qzzh57o1_400.jpg)
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/01b8c43acc6b77be21305c0c430f66e3/tumblr_mkj91wUcN11rdw3e2o1_1280.jpg)
(http://www.allgoodseats.com/images/deftones.jpg)
You'll always stay in our hearts
and in our ears
rip dude
Via Deftones Facebook
QuoteThere are so many things I can say, and yet at this moment, none of it matters or compares to the loss everyone feels. There will be a hole in our lives where Chi once was. But that will be filled everyday with all of our love and memories we all have in our heart. He will always be here because of love. It's time we all give our love and best, and do our best to love. Especially ourselves, Chi would want that for everyone. All our healing will begin with love. I love you, Chi.
Stephen, for Deftones
R.I.P. Chi
You're gonna be missed
:'(
Quote from: Sett on Apr 15, 2013, 06:37 PM
This was posted by Randy Blythe from Lamb of God. Can't really say more than that:
http://instagram.com/p/YGUwXnIsvq/ (http://instagram.com/p/YGUwXnIsvq/)
That was a beautiful story. Brought tears to my eyes.
Quote from: Inkblades on Apr 15, 2013, 06:54 PM
(http://www.allgoodseats.com/images/deftones.jpg)
My favorite. Gonna miss him a lot.. everytime I listen to the albums he takes part on is a very special moment.
Btw, those words by Stef in representation of the band confirms that, he was during all this time a main support.
That Facebook message also appears on deftones.com, so for those who were asking for a band statement, there is.
Another great man gone too soon. I feel so bad for this loss, like losing someone I knew :'( Rest in peace Chi, you will always be an inspiration and a part of something sacred, our memories with this band.
That painting is awesome ^^^^^^^^
Quote from: Sett on Apr 15, 2013, 06:37 PM
This was posted by Randy Blythe from Lamb of God. Can't really say more than that:
http://instagram.com/p/YGUwXnIsvq/ (http://instagram.com/p/YGUwXnIsvq/)
Blythe is such class act. Respect.
From Head of Korn. Speechless.
http://www.theprp.com/2013/04/15/news/brian-head-welch-korn-etc-recalls-his-time-spent-with-late-deftones-bassist-chi-cheng/ (http://www.theprp.com/2013/04/15/news/brian-head-welch-korn-etc-recalls-his-time-spent-with-late-deftones-bassist-chi-cheng/)
Cherry Waves... dat bass :'(
Anybody know what Chi's last performance was?
His wreck was Nov.3,2008 and the last one I see with Deftones was September 19,2008 in Ventura,Ca.
Quote from: devilinside on Apr 15, 2013, 11:41 PM
His wreck was Nov.3,2008 and the last one I see with Deftones was September 19,2008 in Ventura,Ca.
I was at that show. I remember thinking how horrible it was to see him jumping around on stage only a month earlier only to have him go into a coma.
2008-09-20 - KUPD's End of Summer Scorcher, Peoria, Arizona, USA.
Deftones - Change (In the house of flies) [2008-09-20 - KUPD's End of Summer Scorcher, Peoria, AZ] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIuzm512-JQ#)
are you fucking serious...? isn't that Aoki?
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/83bc0508ae495720d9d5c9cbbf906f08/tumblr_mlblusFRyY1s3vfuto1_400.jpg)
Farewell, brother. My thoughts to those closest to him. This hurts me and I never met the man.
Quote from: Danny Keyes on Apr 16, 2013, 12:09 AM
are you fucking serious...? isn't that Aoki?
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/83bc0508ae495720d9d5c9cbbf906f08/tumblr_mlblusFRyY1s3vfuto1_400.jpg)
It is. They also misspelled Chi as Chin
Quote from: luisch on Apr 15, 2013, 10:32 PM
From Head of Korn. Speechless.
http://www.theprp.com/2013/04/15/news/brian-head-welch-korn-etc-recalls-his-time-spent-with-late-deftones-bassist-chi-cheng/ (http://www.theprp.com/2013/04/15/news/brian-head-welch-korn-etc-recalls-his-time-spent-with-late-deftones-bassist-chi-cheng/)
Now there's what a christian should say, not the stuff we were subjected to earlier.
In May 2003 when I saw the band in Las Vegas, Chi looked like a god damned mad dog doing his vocals during My Own Summer. Thanks for that.
Quote from: Danny Keyes on Apr 16, 2013, 12:09 AM
are you fucking serious...? isn't that Aoki?
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/83bc0508ae495720d9d5c9cbbf906f08/tumblr_mlblusFRyY1s3vfuto1_400.jpg)
What the hell is that bullshit?
Quote from: Danny Keyes on Apr 16, 2013, 12:09 AM
are you fucking serious...? isn't that Aoki?
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/83bc0508ae495720d9d5c9cbbf906f08/tumblr_mlblusFRyY1s3vfuto1_400.jpg)
Wow! Unbelievable. The press is just so f*cking terrible these days. If you want any proof that half the stuff they spoon feed us is bull crap, look at this picture of "Chin Cheng". What a disgrace.
Rest in peace, Chi. Thank you for your heartfelt music and for being an awesome individual. You left us way too soon.
Those are some beautiful stories by some of his fellow rockers. I'm glad he had friends who cared enough to go visit him and pray for the good man.
Wow his passing has really made people go and listen to Deftones again, In like 10 years I have only ever seen 1 Deftones music video on TV (My own summer) now they're playing all of them one after another at the moment, it's amazing seeing your favourite band on TV gives you nostalgia of the times before everyone downloaded music, getting memories of the times when if we wanted music we listened to the radio or watched the music channel, Man I miss guitar music being popular.
Quote from: DeftonesNZ on Apr 16, 2013, 10:13 AM
Wow his passing has really made people go and listen to Deftones again, In like 10 years I have only ever seen 1 Deftones music video on TV (My own summer) now they're playing all of them one after another at the moment, it's amazing seeing your favourite band on TV gives you nostalgia of the times before everyone downloaded music, getting memories of the times when if we wanted music we listened to the radio or watched the music channel, Man I miss guitar music being popular.
Fuck yes.
Yeah I'm probably way more happy about this then I should be.They played half an hour of Deftones as a tribute to Chi which was cool and unexpected and they're playing a bunch of other cool shit now like Korn,NIN,Shihad,Mastodon and Tool. It was good seeing Chi at his best and smiling again I just had those photos of him post accident in his hospital bed stuck in my head, it perked me up alot seeing him rocking out.
Quote from: theis on Apr 15, 2013, 02:20 PM
bewareofrats needs to shut the fuck up and stop bringing fucking religion into this thread.
Seriously, fuck you.
There's no call for that kind of talk to me. Why does it strike a nerve like that anyway? If you truly don't believe in God, it shouldn't bother you that much and you can simply ignore what I said. And talk of these things couldn't be more relevant and fitting in a topic like this and this is not about religion.
There's nothing in the world to offend people like Christ and that is because He is truth. People hate truth because it brings to light their true evil nature and moral accountability to a holy God. That is all.
See you did it again first sentence was fine but then you went full retard... never go full retard.
Quote from: DeftonesNZ on Apr 16, 2013, 11:08 AM
See you did it again first sentence was fine but then you went full retard... never go full retard.
It's as simple as this, right now you people just don't understand. I really hope one day you wil let God open your eyes and change your heart.
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 16, 2013, 11:12 AM
Quote from: DeftonesNZ on Apr 16, 2013, 11:08 AM
See you did it again first sentence was fine but then you went full retard... never go full retard.
It's as simple as this, right now you people just don't understand. I really hope one day you wil let God open your eyes and change your heart.
This isn't the time or place. Some people don't believe in bullshit lies.. and this thread is not the place for them.
Yeah back on track they put this on oneloveforchi it's his blog posts from just before the accident it's funny but sad at the same time, the way he talks about his family you can tell how much he loved them and it sounds like he was really excited about Eros aswell, it sucks how something a small as leaving a minute later could have avoided all of this, There is also a photo of some candles and stuff Abe has set up around his house in memory of Chi.
http://oneloveforchi.com/last-words-from-the-violently-pacifistic-buddhist-thug/ (http://oneloveforchi.com/last-words-from-the-violently-pacifistic-buddhist-thug/)
Quote from: iceache on Apr 16, 2013, 11:23 AM
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 16, 2013, 11:12 AM
Quote from: DeftonesNZ on Apr 16, 2013, 11:08 AM
See you did it again first sentence was fine but then you went full retard... never go full retard.
It's as simple as this, right now you people just don't understand. I really hope one day you wil let God open your eyes and change your heart.
This isn't the time or place. Some people don't believe in bullshit lies.. and this thread is not the place for them.
I can see that everyone who has replied to my posts isn't open to things of God so I will not try to convince or persuade, but I just must say it doesn't make sense to say that this isn't the time or place. Someone has died, this is a topic about such a person. This is the best time to remind people of how frail they are and I am just speaking about the truth that I know of, because God has opened my eyes to it. I know you don't understand and believe, but wouldn't you desire to tell people about the truth if you were certain of it? You can always ignore my posts. No one is forcing anyone to read them.
It's because you've come in with a smugness like we all are missing out when really we've made a conscious decision to not worship, then you say it's ok but then you put some condescending comment about how one day we will see you are right it's just not warranted, plus you insinuated Chi might have not made up for so called sins and he might go to hell that's just flat out disrespectful he was an amazing human being he deserves better than a man in a tin foil hat questioning his purity. Just fuck up about god now if I want someone to open my eyes I'll go see a fucking optometrist.
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 16, 2013, 11:06 AM
Why does it strike a nerve like that anyway?
Because you're talking out your ass dude. Why would you even bring this up, saying that you hope he found salvation through Christ before dying, it's not relevant to anyone who doesn't share
YOUR beliefs. What you believe to be the truth doesn't matter in this case. People get offended because you sound almost as ignorant as the fucktards from the Westboro Baptist Church.
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 16, 2013, 11:42 AM
Quote from: iceache on Apr 16, 2013, 11:23 AM
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 16, 2013, 11:12 AM
Quote from: DeftonesNZ on Apr 16, 2013, 11:08 AM
See you did it again first sentence was fine but then you went full retard... never go full retard.
It's as simple as this, right now you people just don't understand. I really hope one day you wil let God open your eyes and change your heart.
This isn't the time or place. Some people don't believe in bullshit lies.. and this thread is not the place for them.
I can see that everyone who has replied to my posts isn't open to things of God so I will not try to convince or persuade, but I just must say it doesn't make sense to say that this isn't the time or place. Someone has died, this is a topic about such a person. This is the best time to remind people of how frail they are and I am just speaking about the truth that I know of, because God has opened my eyes to it. I know you don't understand and believe, but wouldn't you desire to tell people about the truth if you were certain of it? You can always ignore my posts. No one is forcing anyone to read them.
To be honest, it's more the fact that you implied a genuine, good, kind, generous, caring person like Chi might not be at peace or go to heaven because he might not have accepted Christ as the saviour. If a person like him doesn't deserve heaven, no-one does. And if that's all it takes to go to heaven, but no amount of kindness without faith will let you into heaven, it's a religion with backwards priorities.
Anyway, I'm not going to comment more on that. Reading those blog posts, he was such a funny guy, and obviously caring. Shows how great a person he was that no-one has ever had any negative experiences with him. And I was thinking on it earlier how strong his family and friends have been to be strong and there for him 100% among so much uncertainty as to if he'd make any progress, when he'd make any and how much he'd make. Must be a hard thing to do, and to do it for so long is beautiful. Again, RIP Chi.
NZ: Smugness is just the way you see it. It's impossible to convey things perfectly through a computer screen. I mean no disrespect to Chi. If you read my first post you'll see that I only have concern for him because I don't know his situation and hope the best for him. I deeply desire that he is now at peace.
Crazylegs: Westboro Baptist is not a Christian church. I do not condone much of their conduct in the least or agree with much of their ways. I didn't bring this up to debate, I was just sharing my beliefs. I was never overly aggressive about it, I only speak out of care for people.
No you weren't at all agressive, but my point is that your beliefs are irrelevant in this situation. What anyone except Chi believed is irrelevant.
Well what everyone believes regarding life and death can not all be the truth, that would be completely illogical. There is only what is reality. If you don't agree with my beliefs, please move on and I will try to as well.
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 16, 2013, 01:30 PM
Well what everyone believes regarding life and death can not all be the truth, that would be completely illogical.
Exactly.
Please shut the fuck up. This is not the thread for this childish nonsense. Take it somewhere else.
Been having a marathon of old deftones performances since Chi passed. I've been missing those back up vocals since 2008. Nobody could match that stage presence or humor. Wish I could have seen headup live with him just one time. Also so glad to see so many artists paying their respects. Shows how loved Chi was in the music community.
I don't know why, but Diamond Eyes and KNY just feels irrelevant to me now.
Been spinning all their albums with Chi the last couple of days.
does a bootleg of chi`s last show with dtones exist?
This is just fucked up and i'm pretty sure that's is Sly's design they've stolen aswell.
http://oneloveforchi.com/argh/ (http://oneloveforchi.com/argh/)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deftones-tribute-to-RIP-CHI-CHENG-T-shirt-size-S-XL-/261201620741?nma=true&si=w6zXEi7XHv1Z4E5%252Fx08T4UWzbiY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deftones-tribute-to-RIP-CHI-CHENG-T-shirt-size-S-XL-/261201620741?nma=true&si=w6zXEi7XHv1Z4E5%252Fx08T4UWzbiY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
WTF with that people taking advantage of such situations.. fuck them!
And as my Dad says, everyone tries to reach the perfection and salvation, and if that person adores King Sun, God, Alah, Budda, Christ, he does his best to be the best person he can to reach salvation so, as someone said before, Chi's family for sure did something to help Chi's soul in case of his passing away, so, this is a matter of no worries for us. We all know the kind of human being Chi was, and whatever his beliefs and religion was, he must be resting hopefully in peace. If you remember, he had a Jesus Christ tatoo, so it should have some meaning for him.
Btw, that words from Head were really sincere and made my heart break again because of the excellent human being we have lost :'(
Quote from: theis on Apr 16, 2013, 03:36 PM
Been spinning all their albums with Chi the last couple of days.
Same here. My kids have been singing along to them too.
Me too. I hadn't listened to ATF in a long time, and it sounds completely different now.
I've been blasting Around the Fur the past few days. I've always loved the bass line in "Lotion" and I've grown a new appreciation for "Damone". I cried in the car when "Be Quiet and Drive" came on.
My only interaction with Chi was back in 2003 during the Summer Sanitarium tour. I was a member of Linkin Park Underground, which meant that when I bought tickets to their concert I also had a chance to attend a meet and greet with Linkin Park. Needless to say it was a pretty disappointing meet and greet where I barely said two words to the band members. I could have one item signed by the band and it just got passed down the line of each member and we were only allowed to take pictures of the band, not WITH the band. This was prior to digital cameras, so the pictures were really dark and horribly taken.
Once I got my item back and security shooed me out of the tent, I notice a guy driving past me in a go-cart. I look up and it's fucking Chi! He was honking at me and telling me to "get the hell out of way!" in a joking manner. I was star struck. The bassist in my favorite band took notice of me and almost ran me over with a go-cart. It made up for the shitty meet and greet. I was elated for the rest of the day.
It's a great memory because it showed that Chi was the kind of guy you could have fun with and he had ability to make you laugh. I'm really glad I was able to experience that one, amusing minute with him.
Quote from: theis on Apr 16, 2013, 03:36 PM
I don't know why, but Diamond Eyes and KNY just feels irrelevant to me now.
I know what you mean man. They both felt that way to me when they were first released to be honest. The fact that he wasn't present was just too weird to me.
Sad day today, for all of the deftones fans, when I was reading Head's story on the PRP I was getting choked up, even though we all knew this could happen we all hoped for a miracle and that one day Chi would come back but now I can say I am happy for closure for him and his family though I am sad at the same time, I feel mixed up to be honest...
I can't say that I ever met Chi, my closest interaction with him came at a show at the Roxy right after S/T came out, we were up front and the place was like a sweat shop, felt like 100 degrees, from all the people and the energy, we (my GF and I) were soaked in sweat and smashed up against the front barrier by the stage; Chi in between songs came over and handed us his Cran/Vodka and which we quickly sucked down like men in the desert, it was just a simple 'nice' gesture but what else would you except from tha guy? he always just came across as a very humble genuine person no doubt, you could just sense it on him... I am Christian and I dont know if Chi was or not but I pray he made his peace when he was here with us in limbo after his accident and now has moved on to a better place and maybe one day I can tell him face to face about our chance encounter and how much he affected us all down here, RIP my brother see you on the other side :-\
Would be very nice if someone could make a decent memorial thread for our beloved hero. I am thinking of the best pics and vids yall have. Last couple gigs he played and the pictures u want to imagine when you think of chi.
i am a zero when it comes down to photoshop stuff but i am def thinking about a memorialtat which would be mixed up from chi and the selftitled artwork..... One l
ove
RIP Chi, the Deftones have been my favorite band for a little over a decade now and your skill was undeniable. From backing vocals to bass work, thanks for crafting songs that helped shape my younger years. Gave SNW a spin today and listened to the bass on Cherry Waves, great stuff. You will be missed.
I feel like listening to Saturday Night Wrist. I'll probably do so soon. It is the first record where the bass really stood out to me and the last released record that Chi played on.
defTHE1s: Would you mind making room in your inbox?
i've been listening to Needles & Pins whole time since Chi's passed away. We're gonna miss those screams.
Now I feel deftones will be so different without CHI. It already does when I listen to Diamond Eyes and KNY. Not bashing Sergio in anyway but of course CHI was a cohesive piece of the band and the writing. Anyhow, its still sad he is gone
Been watching the old live videos, especially My own summer live in london 1997.
The Deftones - My Own Summer Live at London (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aaT5TrxGYM#)
CHI talking about someone throwing something at them on stage and chino interrupts:
Deftones - Lotion 06-27-98 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha5thR0BYcY#)
What's the Chino twitter ?
https://twitter.com/chinomoreno
Quote from: TheyCallMeP on Apr 16, 2013, 11:48 PM
RIP Chi, the Deftones have been my favorite band for a little over a decade now and your skill was undeniable. From backing vocals to bass work, thanks for crafting songs that helped shape my younger years. Gave SNW a spin today and listened to the bass on Cherry Waves, great stuff. You will be missed.
I did the same today and while I was on the bus and Cherry Waves started.. my eyes got wet...
Quote from: bewareofrats on Apr 17, 2013, 02:12 AM
defTHE1s: Would you mind making room in your inbox?
Done.
I can't listen to any of their music or I'll start crying.
Chi has rejoined the universe from which he came. Normally my tears of joy when someone lived a long life and their time came, but I can barely handle this news right now. This is harder than I ever imaged. RIP to one of the most sincere and talented musicians I've ever met, and thank you for giving me the music that changed my life. That made me not hate myself when I did. That gave me new friends, that introduced me to the music industry. And mostly, thank you for simply changing lives for the better. Thank you.
While at Coachella, I mourned while laying on the ground with 75 thousand people, staring up into the sky, while the xx perform a somber set. It was oddly perfect.
I almost cut the night short instead so I could be by myself and try to understand the situation and my emotions, but I know Chi wouldn't want me to mope around. He'd want me, and all of us, to try and connect to the universe. To connect with the sound that brought us all together. It was a very important moment for me to say "no, I will not collapse"
I love you, Chi. I miss you. Thank you.
A worldwide donation day for the olfc site is set for Saturday, 4/20/13. It is an effort to help the Cheng family with Chi's expenses and show them our love.
More info here:
https://www.facebook.com/# (https://www.facebook.com/#)!/events/465573620182217/
Dai the Flu and One Weak hit me the most, had them both looping on the bus to work....got really emotional on there :(
http://oneloveforchi.com/one-love-family-gathering-sunday/ (http://oneloveforchi.com/one-love-family-gathering-sunday/)
"Dear One Love Family,
We'd love for you to join the Cheng family on Sunday April 21, 2013 at 2:00pm for a One Love Family gathering at Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton, CA on Eight mile road and i5 at the pavilion. Parking is $6 per car. Bring your own drinks etc. They have picnic tables and BBQ pits if you want to bring food.
Your outpouring of love and condolences is so very appreciated. Please come join the family as we pay a tribute of love to our dear Chi.
Love always,
Mom J, Chi & the Cheng Gang"
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo139/Methodicallymental/Mingjerrydaicraigcoldsteel8586.jpg)
Ming (Chi's brother), Jerry, Chi and Craig - COLD STEEL
Shared by Gina. "Chi's first band, when the family lived in SoCal.. Chi is 2cd from right, Ming is on the Left.. other members Craig (right) Jerry (2cd from left)... circa 85 or 86. band name: COLD STEEL"
Wow, he looks so young! How old was he? Like 17?
without sounding like a dick, but I was more upset when news first hit that he had a car accident in 08....Its been obvious this was going to be the end result for a long time now, anyone who thought after being in a coma for 5 years that he was going to be making a miraculous recovery and return to the deftones is redic....As far as I am concerned Chi has been gone since the night of the accident...
Quote from: jaypayton on Apr 18, 2013, 02:10 AM
without sounding like a dick, but I was more upset when news first hit that he had a car accident in 08....Its been obvious this was going to be the end result for a long time now, anyone who thought after being in a coma for 5 years that he was going to be making a miraculous recovery and return to the deftones is redic....As far as I am concerned Chi has been gone since the night of the accident...
I disagree, personally. I never expected him to return to the band, I assumed if he ever made that much progress in his recovery, it'd be when the band were no longer making music. But I did have hope he could recover, even if not 100%. People do, it just takes time. Call me naive, but I never really thought it'd end with him passing away, simply because it'd been so long and he'd fought so hard all this time.
I definitely understand what you mean, though, about the news of his car accident feeling worse. I was actually wondering if the band would be able to heal and move on quicker this way, after being used to him being alive, but not hanging out and speaking with him for so long like they're used to. That's not to say they won't be completely devastated, but I guess just the nature of it, of someone being there but not being completely there as you're used to.
Same I didn't expect full recovery but I didn't expect him to die either, I think the band will be real twisted up and pissed off right now because they were upset seeing him like he was but they always thought he was going to get better eventually, now he's gone it's like all those years Chi had to suffer and all the stress his family went through was pointless given that he didn't even get to say a single word.
Quote from: DeftonesNZ on Apr 18, 2013, 03:03 AM
Same I didn't expect full recovery but I didn't expect him to die either, I think the band will be real twisted up and pissed off right now because they were upset seeing him like he was but they always thought he was going to get better eventually, now he's gone it's like all those years Chi had to suffer and all the stress his family went through was pointless given that he didn't even get to say a single word.
I see what you mean and i understand, but i dont think it was pointless to be stressing out this whole time.. cause all of our love for chi was unconditional .. they all fought so hard to bring chi back to a recovery .. they just couldnt at the end .. but its never a waste of time to help your loved ones in need.. even if we all just sat there and prayed it wasnt a waste of time.. idk.. im kinda out of it right now.. my post probably didnt make much since.. still trying to comprehend how chi left us.. love you chi.. wish i couldve seen you man .. your the absolute best bass player ever i dont give a damn about the other bass players.. theyre good, but they will never touch my heart like you did.. thankyou once more..
Of course I didn't mean they'd be mad at him I meant more that they would be mad that Chi had to live like that for 4 years and didn't get any better , if he was going to pass they would of wanted him to go out peacefully and quickly not after 4 years of serious operations fighting off infections every week, man life's a bitch
Quote from: Inkblades on Apr 17, 2013, 11:56 PM
Wow, he looks so young! How old was he? Like 17?
The photo's from '85 or '86, so 15 or 16. His son Gabe plays bass in a band and he's the same age :)
The full uncut version of this interview has just been released.
CHI CHENG DEFTONES DEATH TRIBUTE INTERVIEW (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxgxzC0fTHc#)
Absolutely Brilliant thanks SBS...
R.I.P Chi
does anyone know ALL the studio songs Chi does backup vocals on? i know engine no.9 & needles & pins for sure, but i'm sure there's a few more. i should know this as diehard as i am, but i don't
Quote from: Hidalgo on Apr 21, 2013, 02:03 AM
does anyone know ALL the studio songs Chi does backup vocals on? i know engine no.9 & needles & pins for sure, but i'm sure there's a few more. i should know this as diehard as i am, but i don't
How could you forget Damone? :o
Also Teething if I recall correctly
I always stood infront of Chi when I saw them live except back in 2006 when I got to the show a bit late and couldn't claim the spot and in 2007; I was in crutches so I couldn't do GA. In 2007 was the last time I saw Chi Cheng live in NYC.
He was always a delight to watch live. He played his bass and turned it around him effortless and with no mistake. He totally rocked. When he scream his lungs out during some songs, it was such a powerful scene. His presence onstage was definitely felt.
As a Deftones fan, I'll forver have Chi Cheng in my heart. Thank you for the great music and for the live shows I enjoyed watching you.
Rest in peace because you deserve it! We'll miss you but we'll never forget you!
One Love For Chi Cheng FOREVER!♥
Quote from: Hidalgo on Apr 21, 2013, 02:03 AM
does anyone know ALL the studio songs Chi does backup vocals on? i know engine no.9 & needles & pins for sure, but i'm sure there's a few more. i should know this as diehard as i am, but i don't
Minus Blindfold.
Quote from: deftoneseba on Apr 21, 2013, 03:01 PM
Quote from: Hidalgo on Apr 21, 2013, 02:03 AM
does anyone know ALL the studio songs Chi does backup vocals on? i know engine no.9 & needles & pins for sure, but i'm sure there's a few more. i should know this as diehard as i am, but i don't
Minus Blindfold.
Can't Even breathe too?
Quote from: defTHE1s on Apr 22, 2013, 02:10 AM
Quote from: deftoneseba on Apr 21, 2013, 03:01 PM
Quote from: Hidalgo on Apr 21, 2013, 02:03 AM
does anyone know ALL the studio songs Chi does backup vocals on? i know engine no.9 & needles & pins for sure, but i'm sure there's a few more. i should know this as diehard as i am, but i don't
Minus Blindfold.
Can't Even breathe too?
How can you guys forget headup?? Soulfly!!! Fly high!!!!
Isn't that max cavalera?
i guess it depends on live and Studio stuff!
does anybody know the exact words he was screaming on needles and Pins?
Quote from: DeftonesNZ on Apr 22, 2013, 11:43 AM
Isn't that max cavalera?
Yes but cho was so good at this song live! Wish i couldve seen it.. so much energy and emotion he put into it
Quote from: gwenudo666 on Apr 22, 2013, 11:37 AM
Quote from: defTHE1s on Apr 22, 2013, 02:10 AM
Quote from: deftoneseba on Apr 21, 2013, 03:01 PM
Quote from: Hidalgo on Apr 21, 2013, 02:03 AM
does anyone know ALL the studio songs Chi does backup vocals on? i know engine no.9 & needles & pins for sure, but i'm sure there's a few more. i should know this as diehard as i am, but i don't
Minus Blindfold.
Can't Even breathe too?
How can you guys forget headup?? Soulfly!!! Fly high!!!!
The day that I have feared for 3 and a half years has come to pass...
Rest In Peace Chi Cheng.
Chi's voice on Bored.
I have a question, was Chi's body cremated?
Quote from: richardro on May 02, 2013, 06:41 PM
I have a question, was Chi's body cremated?
I don't know but I think I know why you're asking that picture is of a fireplace next to a pool, cremators looks way different they're like sealed all sides and just have a door at one end and weird trays to collect the ashes.
Quote from: DeftonesNZ on May 02, 2013, 11:11 PM
Quote from: richardro on May 02, 2013, 06:41 PM
I have a question, was Chi's body cremated?
I don't know but I think I know why you're asking that picture is of a fireplace next to a pool, cremators looks way different they're like sealed all sides and just have a door at one end and weird trays to collect the ashes.
but in relation with the spirituality of chi, i think that him would prefer that, maybe im wrong.
Maybe I don't know what Buddhist do I'm just saying that's not a crematorium like people are saying.
According to the Theravada tradition, Buddhists cremate the body of the departed. However, in some Buddhist cultures burial is preferred if the parents of the diseased are still among the living. This is more of a cultural practice than one with any significant Buddhist meaning.
The cremation symbolizes a sense of detachment in that, the soul of the departed is set free from bondage. Buddhists believe that attachment towards the dead is detrimental to the progress of the soul in seeking a new life after death. Buddhists believe in Samsara (cycle of birth and death) until they reach salvation through Nirvana.
As I understand the custom, but as for Chi I am not sure...
Just miss the guy...
Actually I found this page and it says Burial : Cremated
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=108446946 (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=108446946)
I Google Chi's name every now and again. It's hard to believe he's left the living. I'm glad he was a good, religious man. I'm sure he's at peace in the afterlife.
I'm listening to some of their live music from when Chi was still with them. Those screams were awesome. Say it ain't so. Rest in peace, Chi.
Chi, you were the real main man, Rest in peace
Listening to my track name and thought of my Friend,
MISS YOU SO MUCH DAI !!!
Heads guitar last night in the first full show with Korn.
(http://pittsburghmusicmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/img_9078_snapseed.jpg)
(http://pittsburghmusicmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/img_9201_snapseed.jpg)
+ @ http://pittsburghmusicmagazine.com/2013/05/16/korn-begins-reunion-tour-2013-with-brain-head-welch-in-belle-vernon-pa/ (http://pittsburghmusicmagazine.com/2013/05/16/korn-begins-reunion-tour-2013-with-brain-head-welch-in-belle-vernon-pa/)
That's pretty cool , not like I knew any of them personally but I imagine of the Korn guys it would of been Head and Chi that got along the best, never met either of them but they seem to both have the same calm/kind disposition.
http://www.mediaboom.org/390237-a-tribute-to-deftones-in-loving-memory-of-chi-cheng-2013.html (http://www.mediaboom.org/390237-a-tribute-to-deftones-in-loving-memory-of-chi-cheng-2013.html)
Deftones-Hole in the Earth live on Conan 2006 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW9DBIr2iBA#)
doing work
see you in a handful of decades, chi.
<3
Chi on backup vocals (studio tracks only) ok, here's what i got
bored (80% sure he's on there a bit. anyone 100%?)
minus blindfold
nosebleed (90% sure he's on it)
engine no.9
damone
teething
needles & pins
he's possibly in "lifter" (backin up Chino at times with "more (morrrrrrrrrrreee)", & "i know (knowwwwwwwwwwww!)" sounds like it could be Chi's voice at times, but also could be Chino at times. both possibly. need help with this one
anyone have any more? (be for sure first & listen to the STUDIO version first before posting), & can anyone confirm bored & nosebleed for sure? lifter?
Before the studio version of Bored came out the song was called "oraled, as far as I know the song was only played live and there exists no demo.
In oraled Chi makes the background-scream in the chorus.
In Bored I'm also for 80% sure he did (could be also chino), but you only hear it if you listen carefully.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/e7c0869e9df43a7b6e669767de0800df/tumblr_mmq17gLk6G1s9byc7o1_1280.jpg)
Quote from: lftpp on May 20, 2013, 01:01 PM
http://www.mediaboom.org/390237-a-tribute-to-deftones-in-loving-memory-of-chi-cheng-2013.html (http://www.mediaboom.org/390237-a-tribute-to-deftones-in-loving-memory-of-chi-cheng-2013.html)
is it a link... its all in russian... and even after i translated it... i still dont find the link...haha
and i have oraled live if anyone wants it
Polish band Edward with Gun (http://www.facebook.com/edwardwithgun) made a tribute for Chi.
EDWARD WITH GUN - My name is Chi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmvZFRe3Eq4#)
Chi Cheng Toazted interview 2003 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I6v0JFLF1M#)
haha.....9:00
wtf muhaha
I miss Chi. I was playing along to White Pony on bass the other day by the end off it my fingers were covered in blisters. I miss the intensity Chi bought to all the music.