Letters To Chi….
hey all…
i wanted to start a new entry for messages you personally would like to send to Chi. his family can read them to him.. and he will also be able to read them when he recovers…
so just post a comment below…
one love and peace for all,
gina
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All donations go 100% to Chi's care. Thank you so much for your love and support. One love for Chi, Gina
HEY CHI !!!! =)
Can’t wait to see you rockin up the stage again..
wish you all the best ..Get well soon =)
You’ll always be in my prayers…
Much love Chi
x x x
Without you and the Deftones I would not be here.
I would not have my amazing son, and I would not be going to school to get my masters in social work so that I can help others.
You are such an amazing person, this world is better with you in it.
The least I can do is spread the word and do what I can to even begin to return the favor.
Hey Chi i ‘ve been keeping up to date with your condition on gina’s website and i got to say your one tough dude you’ve inspired me since the beggining, your one of the best bass players i’ve ever seen and heard about but your also one of the greatest people to know i’ve read the stories on gina’s website and learned of how cool of a guy you are, you are one of the kindest people that i’ve seen in a long time and i just can’t let anything bad happen to you i deceided a while back to help you in your time of need and as soon as i deceided to try an idea popped into my head, a benifit show, with all the bands in the rio grande valley or well enough bands in the rio, my band “ink” is ready and down to support and raise money for you and also another band that i became homeboys with and their really cool “memoires in broken Glass” and some other bands are still undeceided but in time i’m sure they’ll come around anyway i spoke to gina on the phone once and she said that her husband had set up a venue in mcallen somewhere and she was getting bands down here set up calling a homeboy of hers in edinburg or was it harlingeln either way we got your back chi and i really hope to get enough money to get you to a better hospital where you can recover faster and get on your feet and live your live like god intended, i’m going to talk to the bussiness down here (stores) and see if they would support the cause and back us up in anyway hopefully the’ll at least let us put flyers i also emailed the moniter newspaper to see if they wanted to cover the story but no reply yet but i talked to my manager and he’s friends with a free magazine newspaper called the block magazine and said they could do a story about you and the show and that will make more people aware of the cause, thats all i got for you chi but keep strong and don’t give in there’s alot of people who love you myself included
Sincearly, Adrian Salinas
P.S. i’m gonna do the show even if no one backs me up so don’t worry chi i’ll do my part as best as i can
hey adrian,
i am finally back in austin and settled from my trip to see chi.. you have my support 100%. i will contact you so we can move forward.
take care and thank you so much for your support!!!
one love for chi,
gina
Chi man, you gotta wake up. So many of us need you to get better because we relate to your music and need you to keep the deftones together. Chi Cheng is a great person, strong in mind and body, and your family need you, your friends, and your fans.
You need to get back on stage and kick some ass, i wish you all the best to your recovery.
One love for chi
Chi, I recently married a friend of yours named Tracy Adams. Tracy was Steve Kidd’s girlfriend before we met. I sang in a Deftones cover band in Ohio when we were introduced doing a bad job of trying to sound like Chino. I met this awesome girl who introduced me to every band I’d ever wanted to meet except yours. Music has pulled me through so many horrible times in life, but no notes ever recorded have been as much of a sacred sanctuary to me as the collective works of you and your brothers. My obsession with everything Deftones drew me to this girl who’d recall stories of times spent on the road with you guys and I ate up every word. I fell in love with this girl who helped me to lay down the ignorance of the drugs and trying to live like a rock star without putting in the work required to be one. When I read the words posted from your family I know you obviously are blessed with equally exceptional pillars in your life. This rock of a woman you guys indirectly brought me together with has given me a son and the meaning i only thought I’d achieve once I’d “made it” playing music like yours. Chi, you brought me indescribable happiness through your ethereal, raw emotion playing, then brought me the answer to all of my prayers in this little boy sleeping on me, and his mother. After reading your mother’s comments about turning to God through this, after seeing how quickly a life can change, I’ve remembered that there truly is no atheist when faced with losing life as you know it. I’ll not stop lifting up your name to the great architect of all that is good, untill the life he used named Chi Dai Cheng is repayed for the blessings you’ve brought me. This too shall pass Chi, you still have work to do. I love you for all you’ve done for me without ever knowing me. I will see you on stage again, and Tracy and I’ll bring our son to see the band that responsible for his being here.
All our strenght, spirit and gratitude to you.
Headup Cheng Clan!
danny.. what a beautiful message.. thank you so much for sharing.
many blessings to you and your family.
one love for chi,
gina
Chi, I cannot begin to thank you for the positive effect you have had on my life. Thanks to your work you got me interested in playing music, through you I began to play bass guitar. Your work with the Deftones has helped me through hard times and you and your bandmates continue to be a massive inspiration on my life. Other bands came and went during my teenage years, but I stuck with you guys. Your music affects me in ways words cannot describe.
Keep on rocking, I have nothing but respect for you. Get better soon. I expect to see you kicking ass soon, man.
hey Chi! hope you feel better soon all your fans are worried about you and want you to make a fast recovery! you are an amazing musician and amazing person cant wait till’ we can hear you play again and wish you only the best in your future, your music is helping me with my struggle through highschool troubles and depression and i just want to say Thank you and get well soon ^^<3
best wishes!
alex – xoxoxoxoxo<3
Chi, I hope you pull through soon. Your music has provided me with so many great memories over the years. I’ve seen tons of bands in the past, but haven’t had the honor to see Deftones yet. Please get well soon so I can cross yet another great band off my list. We’re all pulling for you, best of luck, and thanks for all the amazing music.
Chi, My heart goes out to you, I know the battle in front of you. I had a H.I. in ’84, my life is totally different now, yours will be also. I suggest getting with the brain Injury group http://www.headinjury.com/ for resources
God bless you in you journey, Ken
i am replying to your message because it is the only way i can figure out out out how to respond. I recently (may 09) came out of a coma caused by a sepatic infection. I was in that state for 49 days. I am in no way trying to judge myself within the parameteres of what you all are going through. I, at best, have a glimmerof what it is that you and your family are going through. But i promise there is light to be found at the end. This is a condition that can be over come, i am living proof. You all have my support, not just financially but emotionallly and spiritually. I speak for my friends when i say that we all await your return Chi. Cya soon bro.
-Alan.(NoTH1nG)
Hi Chi
I wanted to add my voice to the thousands that have already expressed their love, gratitude, and best wishes.
Over the years your music have given me so much. I could not place a value on the inspiration and pleasure I have had as a fan of Deftones, and truly those albums have without fail triggered an emotional response every time I have listened.
You personally have inspired me as a bass player, and a musician. Your strength now remains an example to me. You still have so much work to do, so when you are ready please know we are all waiting to see what you have to say about this whole experience.
Most of all, my eternal thanks. God bless you and your family.
Chi,
You are a musician, a poet, and a valued friend and loved one to many. But more than anything, you are a kind and compassionate human being. I have never had the opportunity to meet you in person, but I know your work ethic, your passion, and your genius as they apply to your role as a musician, and I am awed by them. I saw you and the Deftones perform twice in the Reno area, and each time YOU were the one responsible for making the experience as visceral, inspiring, and indelible as it was. It was your contagious vigor and all-out devotion to your music and your performance that marked those as some of the best experiences of my life and cemented for me why the Deftones are my all-time favorite band. I can still hear your fierce, unbridled “Shove it, shove it, shove it” trailing Chino’s ear-bending screams on My Own Summer and have come to regard your unmitigated headbanging as a staple of the Deftones live experience. You are an awesomely devoted and skillful musician whose commitment to his fans and his art are unparalleled. As a musician myself, I aspire to possess your level of dedication and talent.
But again, even beyond your virtuosity and showmanship as a musician, and aside from your many other creative gifts, it is your concern and compassion for others that make you most worthy of admiration and emulation…I know that your body is healing itself in the way that it must in order for you to continue this legacy.
Much love, Chi, and thank you. Headup.
–Jake
Dear Chi,
I’m a bass player formerly of the Milwaukee Band, White Knuckle Trip. I’m not currently playing cuz I’m starting a business.
Chi was the first bass player I found that approached writing heavy music in the same way…organically weaving a bass line in and out between and around the guitar and drums.
I feel a great kinship with Chi musically, although I have never had the pleasure of meeting him.
My last Deftones show was at the Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, WI about 2 years ago. Stephen was having guitar problems. It took a few minutes to fix, but after the sound was straightened out, Chino announced that they were going to play the entire Adrenaline album for their set. I was ecstatic…it was such a treat.
I wouldn’t be alive right now if it was not for this band.
Godspeed, Chi! You are strong enough to get through this!
Much Love,
Scott Benton
“I bark at no man’s bid. I will never come and go, and fetch and carry, at the whistle of the great man in the White House no matter who he is.” – David Crockett (1833)
Dear Chi,
The music that you and the rest of the band makes, really gets me in a very uplifting way, I guess. The first song I ever heard that really had an impact on me was “Change”, when I first heard that, I was in 5th grade and I was like “Damn, this is all badass” haha, I had the same feeliing when I listened to Adrenaline. This was just before my Mom passed away, and to this day the first three albums remind me of her. So the music that you made has the most undescrible feeling for me, and for that I thank you, and I hope from the gut, the heart that you get better.
Much Love,
Patrick Tso
Chi is not just a strong guy.
He is a bless to all of his friends, family and fans.
And that’s why he’s going to get his great energy back!!
Head up, Chi!
Warm feelings from Brazil!!
Chi,
Twelve years ago you took the time to shake my hand outside of a club show in North Carolina. That handshake meant the world to me. I still count it as one of my happiest memories. Thank you for all that you have done for many us. Get well brother.
With love,
Andy Faulk
Seoul, s. Korea
Hi Chi, this is Aaron coming to you from New Hampshire, growing up in the 90′s, the Deftones have been one of my all time favorite bands among so many others and i saw the band preform in 2007 in Worcester mass. and the show was amazing! then i saw Rage against the machine a month later in NY. Yeh it was a sweet summer. I keep reading about how your coming along and getting better and i keep you in my thoughts and play the tones in my car. when you come back it would be cool if you guys could play a show in NH cause we don’t have nearly enough cool bands like the tones coming here, although we did get 311 and STP so that’s cool the band could tour with Helmet or something that would be cool wouldn’t it!. Much love to you and your family and the rest of the band, we need you guys out their in the music world. We can make it happen! deftones for life!
Dear Chi,
You are in this world for one reason, you must fight for it…
Todos mis respetos y buenas energias desde Santiago de Chile, lugar hasta el cual ha llegado tu legado.
Amigo, espero puedas estar mejor y cuando eso suceda, te estaré esperando acá en mi tierra.
Paz
Chi, as a fellow bassist and musician I just want you to know that despite any damage you may have received, I want you to have a speedy recovery and get back out on stage to enjoy what you love doing! Get well soon my brother, I will be waiting here for you to wake up! You’re almost there buddy, so stay strong and remember that we all love and care about you!!!
Dear Chi get better soon, don’t leave us too long We miss U
I’ll Pray to Allah for your recover, Chi We still head Up Waiting for you to come back.Chi sorry I cant help you much its all i’ve got, love from Sofian here in Indonesia.
To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning. It is to trust that miracles happen, and dreams really do come true.
To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds, the value of a nurturing heart, the innocence of a child’s eyes and the beauty of an aging hand.
To believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us. When it is time to pick up the pieces and begin again, to know we are not alone, and that life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it.
To believe is to know that our hopes and dreams are within reach…….If only we believe.
With love and hope,
Jude
You contribute to a force that has beyond lifted me up to the highest of levels of inspiration and self searching to my existence to become a god. My energy and love is being filtered to the universe for you Chi.
xxx
sir frankenstien
Chi,
You are neither alone nor forgotten. You are one beautiful human being, both inside and out… and your music has saved lives. Please let that be motivation to persevere. Keep pushing and we’ll keep praying, my man.
Best wishes to you and to everyone in your life.
One Love.
Chi.
Whats up man? Really hope you get better soon,the world needs your dope playing man! and besides you have helped us all and influenced many music players that are in the music business now. So we will all keep praying and hope you well!
Peace
Dearest Chi,
many of us fans are staying glued to this site, for updates on how you are doing.
I went to see Deftones play in London a few days ago and a tear came to my eye many times throughout it.
Your absence was felt Chi and I wish you could have been there, because it was one of the greatest shows and I think you would have loved it.
You could tell by the passion and HIGH energy of everyone present, that YOU were on all our minds.
We were there, battling it out next to you.
Hoping to lift your spirits, sending you good vibes.
You have a dedicated army of supporters behind you and I can tell by what I am seeing, family and friends that love you so very much, and will do whatever it takes and move mountains for you.
I believe you can pull through this and whatever else life throws at you. Come back to us Chi.
And when you do..people will be partying all over the world. God bless you man x
Dear Chi, Family/Deftones, Friends,
There is no way for me to understand what your family and what all the guys in the band have went through so far. But speaking from the few words i have heard Chi speak about his life, the shows I have seen and the passion he has exhuberated at them musically, he reminds us what a TREASURE it is to be able to share moments together -that the most precious thing anyone can give anyone…is their time.
I do not have words for the little I know of Chi… or presume to understand much of anything in this world -but I can say that I am extremely, sincerely, appreciative of all of him that he has happily poured into strangers, CERTAINLY the band and music itself! What spirit!
And should that spirit now be only ONE TENTH of what he’s shown absolute strangers – with that heart on that sleeve, he’ll do MORE than get through this – he can do anything! My heart and thoughts are with Chi, you, your family, and Deftones (whom I have a large amount of respect for and have been continually moved by for years now).
I am REMINDED to be sure to share my moments honestly, boldy, and with healthy passion and to not forget how precious right NOW is – even doing something as simple as typing words on a computer – as simple as breathing air!!
If I could say anything to Chi right now it would be:
Time is precious.. and I can not tell you just how thankful I am to have shared a little piece with you. Thank you from my heart, truly. A LOT of people are pulling for you and want you to be happy and healthy – … love always!
~ Abbey Woodward
Coralville, Iowa
P.S. I think this was a better place to post this message!
Thanks for reading at all! Much love!
CHI, I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO SEE YOUR LAST LIVE SHOW BEFORE YOUR LIFE CHANGED SO TREMENDOUSLY. I SAW YOUR LAST 4 SHOWS IN ARIZONA. I PRAY FOR YOUR SPEEDY RECOVERY, AND I PRAY FOR GODS WILL TO BE DONE AS IT HAS BEEN DONE THROUGH YOU IN SO MANY GLORIOUS WAYS. YOUR ACCIDENT HAS EDUCATED US ON THE FAR REACHING IMPACT OF YOUR HUMANITY. CHI CHENG FOREVER BROTHER! BEST OF WISHES TO YOU AND YOURS. WE BELIEVE!
Dear Chi and Family-
I know its hard to see the light beyond the darkness,but pretty soon the light will shine bright. Keep fighting and keep praying, the end of struggle is near. Chi, your inspiration is limitless, ever since i was 12 years old ive been a huge fan. Im now 24 and that has never changed nor will it ever. Ive only met you once for a short period of time, but in that time i realized i met a caring, kind hearted person who happens to be in of my all time favorite bands. When i heard of this tragedy, i was saddend , but my prayers for you continue to this day. To quote “The Dark Knight” … “The night is darkest just before the dawn, but i promise you the dawn is coming”. Hang in there! My heart is with you and your family right now here in CT. Get well soon!
Mike
beautiful.. thanks mike..
one love for chi,
gina
Your words and music and life have inspired many more than you or I probably realized, and you will find these letters and stories piling in your absence a true test to that. It is difficult to see beautiful things and people taken away from the world. In spite of this, we remain positive and, for this reason, it is easy to understand how deeply moved you will be when you wake and see all the love poured into your well-being from around the world. Your family is at your bedside and your friends from far and wide keep your in our thoughts and hearts. We wish nothing more than your swift and healthy recovery.
Chi, i was so saddened when i first heard of your accident. i remember being a teen when ‘Around the Fur’ came out and, not having any money, i stole that cd from a local Pawn Shop. i know, not the best thing to share but, we all do things that we aren’t necessarily proud of and then later learn from them. when i first listened to the album, was completely blown away. there was and still is nothing out there quite like the Deftones. a couple of years later, i was just going into High School when ‘White Pony’ came out. my twin brother was away for the Summer when it came out when i bought the album. i thought i would surprise him by having it when he came back but, he bought it on vacation as well! haha.
in High School we met this guy that was being picked on like us – he seemed really cool. he was lost because he had changed and his old friends were still the same pricks. we all (my brother, this friend and i) got to talking and found out that we were into the same bands! Deftones being the #1 band we had in common. we were all huge fans and Deftones was our bond. when the ‘Back to School’ tour came around we decided to go. you guys happened to start the tour off in our area of Seattle, WA. probably due to your first two albums were recorded here (maybe the whole idea of coming around full circle). we were ecstatic! this was my very first concert and being in General Admission literally almost killed me. there were waaay too many people down there. the audience fed off of your guys’ energy and you guys fed off of us as well and in return, gave it all you had to us. it was such a crazy show and well worth every moment of being there.
after the show, we waited at the back gate of the Mercer Arena near your buses. we first met some members from Taproot and then about a half hour later you came walking over towards us! we were saying, “Chi!” while you approached us and signed some shit. your demeanor was so chill. we were younger back then and probably talked like douches but, i think you sensed that were were just excited, big fans and were still cool to us. we really appreciated you taking the time to meet us. after that, you wanted to wander the streets of Seattle by yourself and we gave you your space.
awhile after that, the security guy finally let us through due to Chino waving us in and we eventually met the rest of the band (aside from Abe). i remember Chino explaining the meaning behind ‘Back to School (Mini Maggit)’. he was so drunk but, still explained it in great detail. AND… i remember now that, that was when he hinted to us about an intro during the concert that was a part of Team Sleep! you guys definitely made our night and we will never ever forget that. life-long fans, my brother. thanks to the Deftones my brother, my best friend & i will hold this bond forever. btw, we also had code names that we still vaguely use. my brother was ‘Green Pony’, my best friend was ‘Red Pony’ and i was ‘Blue Pony’ – obviously named after the ‘White Pony’ album ; )
thank you for everything your music has given us. you better believe that we will be there when you’re back on stage! no matter how long it might take.
Blue Pony out,
General Spook X
P.S. one more thing i wanted to add was that while i loved and connected to all of the Deftones albums, nothing has impacted quite like your self titled album. i felt that one deep.
Chi,
where do I even begin to describe how much the music you & the rest of Deftones make moves me… I love you guys very much, and needless to say was horrified to hear what happened. Cruel things happen to everyone and I like to keep my head together during those hard times, but when I first learned about your accident, I can’t tell you how many times I cried. I’m not a girl who cries often and I try to be strong for those around me, but that made my heart wrench. There really are no other musicians or artists that make me feel a connection like I have with you, no other has inspired me so much, and I know I’m not the only one who feels that way. I think it’s funny sometimes how a group of people you’ve never met can mean so much to you. I have unfortunately never seen you guys on stage before but it doesn’t make me feel any less connected. Whenever I feel upset or like letting go of everything & giving up, I listen to any Deftones song I can find and there is a calm and a happiness that no other band can make me feel, and I thank you so much for that. I’ve had lows that nothing but your music could bring me out of. It’s really amazing to me how much of an impact you all have on me. For instance, I never wanted to get a tattoo that represented a band, being told “you’ll regret it when you’re older”. Lo & behold on my 18th birthday I came home with a White Pony behind my left ear, and it’s the only one I have that I’ve not once regretted. I had never really been one for prayer and again, not one to cry much either, but not too long ago I decided to make a list of things to pray for with my mom, who knows how important you are in my life. I prayed for you & for your family. A few weeks later I heard you were getting better. I cried again. When I told my mom she was so happy & I almost cried again.
Chi you are a beautiful person through and through and you are always in my thoughts and will always be in my heart as well as your family & Deftones. I pray to see you on stage some day, though I’m sure I’ll cry then too
One love
-Alysia, NJ
I believe that it was the album adrenaline that got me hooked. I remember seeing the video for bored and was just in awe for the music that was being made. I actually didnt have any money at the time to get the cd and I ending up stealing it. Yes, it wasn’t the best decision to do, but it was the start for my music that i create today. I ended up modeling my styles of guitar, bass, drums, and vocals from the music you create. I will always be a deftones fan till the day I pass into the other side. I dont know what I would do without your music or what might have happend if I hadnt heard you. This is from the heart man, you have a great family of fans, and we wish you all the love and support for you and your loved ones. Ill pray for your health and family. Get well soon, and play once again bro. Peace, Love, Support,
Aaron Coleman
Dear Chi,
I look up to you as a teacher. In about 1997 or 1998 i was joining a band that had to many guitars so i offered to play bass. I had no idea what i was doing so i picked up Adrenaline and started to learn those songs. I started with Root then i learned how to play 7 Words, and etc. I have always credited you as the person that taught me how to play bass. I think about you all the time wondering about your condition and i prey to whatever higher being to help you get through this. I have always wanted to meet you but never got the chance and i hope one day i get the chance. See you soon
Love you always
Sean Corey McChargue
hi, Chi
i can still remember the first time i listen to “Bored” or “My Own Summer”. i even sang “My Own Summer” in the School”s Christtmas back in grade 9. i was just a skater kid back then. but all the sounds and atmosphere are still flows in my head until now. it’s kinda like we grew up together. now i graduated and work as a freelance graphic designer and have every single one of your songs in my mp3 player. your music inspire me so much in so many ways. (i use to have very long dreadlocks when i was in sophomore til i graduate just like u,man! my brother said that i looked just like u, but dirtier.)
really glad u made it through the worst days. frankly, i didn’t know about the accident until it’s a week later. i was shocked ‘cuz i’ve been listen to Deftones since i was in junior high. and u, Chi, u’re always so energetic… just to picture u in a hospital, in a coma makes me think that it’s not possible. so now the worst is over, right? be strong again. walk up the stage and do what u’re best at again. and someday i hope i get the chance to meet u in person.
u’re surrounded by love, man. a family, a friend…
and people u never know exist from all over the world.
that means u are loved by the whole world, Chi.
Head Up!
–Pacharapon Rermrudjana (from Thailand)
Its wonderful to read that your back at home and surrounded by your loving family! Home is the best place to be when your not up to snuff. I saw some footage of the new song the band played at the space land show tentatively called Melanie. What a song! your bass was blasting on that one. I know in my heart that your going to return to doing what you do best, play bass for Deftones! In many ways, I’ve always felt that your bass playing gave the deftones that heavy thick wall of sound that helped the songs stand out. Tracks like Be Quiet and Drive or the first heavy riffs of Combat are great examples of this. Deftones functions like an Engine #9 and I can’t Imagine the band with any other members. This is why I know that the moment you fully recover and return, there’s surely going to be a Hole In the Earth caused by all the deftones fans worldwide jumping for joy with happiness as yet unknown to the world! Get well brother Chi! the world isn’t the same without you musically or otherwise.
Hey Chi,
My name’s Pete from Punky Fresh. I’ve been following your story since it happened. It’s unfortunate and wish you will get well soon. Dan (partner in crime) and I have been huge fans since 4th grade (1995). We even played at Lollapalooza this summer and made a shout out for you. Hope you will wake soon and get well. Your family, friends, and fans all care for you. Take care.
-Pete
thanks pete. your support is much appreciated.
one love for chi,
gina
Chi,
My prayers go out to you and your family. Your music has inspired so many people and even now you continue to inspire people with your strength and bravery. I can’t wait for the day when I get to see you again in concert and I KNOW that day will come. You are loved.
Best Wishes,
Sarah from Seattle
God bless you chi, you and the rest of the badass deftones have been there when I’ve needed you most. I refuse to give up on a brother like that, and you shouldn’t give up on yourself either!!!
HEAD UP!!!
One love from the small island that is Britain!!
Dear Chi,
Me and my boyfriend are so happy to her that you are doing better. You have really inspired him to continue playing bass. When we foud out that y were in a coma, we didnt know what to do so we just prayed that you would get better. Now that you are, we can breath a little better. We are so happy to here that you are getting back on your feet. We cant wait to here more about your recovery. We love you so much .
Madison and Micheal.
Always in my thoughts chi, you have been a huge inspiration, stay strong. Cant wait to see you on that stage again. We all know you will be up there soon.
Hey man. I know we’ve never met, but I think about you every single day. You’ve inspired me to the max, and the music you’ve written is a HUGE part of my life, and holds memories I will never forget. Again I’ve never met you, but from what I hear you are truly AMAZING, and you were amazing on stage when I saw you. So Chi, WHEN you’re back on your feet, doing your thing, hopefully I’ll be on the road with a band myself, Opening for you and the deftones, and we’ll be ridin’ the CHERRY WAVES together brotha.
Love,
your future pal Mario Colon
Dear Chi
Im not a fan, but I know Deftones. Despite of that, you’re human and nobody deserves this. I was shocked when I knew what happened. Im not a musician, but I care for every musician like a friend.
I wish your recovery, with all my heart, I will try to help. I believe in God, so I pray to him for your recovery.
Get well soon, Chi. My heart is with you and your family, friends and fans.
hugs
Gia (from Chile)
Dear Chi..
I just wanted to take some time and leave some love to you and your family.. Thank you for the music and hard work you have given to us fans. Everyone here loves you and hopes to see you make a full recovery. I am looking forward to seeing you pull through. This world has been blessed with your kindness, creativity and music that is appreciated by your friends family and fans. No matter what, everybody here is backing you up and supporting you. you have my prayers my friend. please get better man, we all wish you the best recovery and many healthy years to come.
Family is forever.
- Anthony
Hi!
Your are the best
Fight fight fight
I belive in you
Hi! I’m a fan of Deftones, but also a big fan of Dir en Grey by whom I found out about your crash… It was shock for me and I rally really hope you’ll get only better now! With part of Polish fans of Dir en grey we are gather some money because we wont to make some donation also. I hope we soon make it^^ Take care of you! Lots of love from Poland! <3
hey there Chi, just wanted to send some love to you brother. you and your family are in my prayers constantly and i know with the faith in god and all the love being shown here that you will pull through it. i miss you man eventhough we have never met, being a bass player myself you have inspired me greatly in the way i write music. ill keep posting love for you here. keep your head up bro and much love, “One love for Chi”
Chi,
I start playng drums hearing deftones, and have you all as my “teachers” and fav band. I’m really sad about all of this, but happy now readding some news about your better situation after this long time. Deftones will never be the same without you or any of the other guys, and the music world will never be the same without you. So get better soon man…for your family, to scream, laugh, make what you are the best…music. Want to see YOU with deftones here in Brazil….with the formation that makes me what i am now as drummer and musician.
Take care bro and get better!
Best wishes possible!
Eduardo “dufa” Lins
hi chi-cheng:
i am not sure if you will remember me, but my name is mike, i met you in june of 2000 in times square at the virgin megastore in nyc. at the time, i was just starting out my reporting career with a radio station and was working a story about napster and the madness that was free music downloads. i knew that white pony had been leaked on napster and wanted to interview the band about the implications of the album being leaked and what it meant for the business of music going forward. being a huge fan of deftones, i was thrilled when i was allowed to hang with you guys a bit before all the fans did and just chat ( i event got to see the rehearsal and subsequent taped performance of change on letterman as well!). and although we didn’t chat about napster and i didn’t get the story, we did talk about jagermeister, jack kerouac and the new album. i didn’t care that i didn’t get the focus of my story but after chatting with you – you made me feel very comfortable right away like we had been buds for a spell or so – i told my editors that the future of music was going to be ok, at least for the deftones. and it was and is. get well soon man, thanks for being cool
mad love,
m
Hi everyone..I accidently found this site,and I just wanted to say – I`m fan of KoRn but also I love very much Deftones and altough I knew Chi was in coma I never knew that this kind of site was available.. also I wanted to say that I`m hoping that he gets better as soon as possible..because beside everything he`s bass player and I also play bass and I don`t want to lose this kind of rockstar bass player..Much love for you Chi I hope you get completely well as soon as possible
Aco
Chi,
You’ve been an inspiration to me as a musician for a long time now, but it is only after hearing about your accident that I realize what a true inspiration you are as a human. The “fire” that you have when playing bass isn’t half as strong as the spirit I know you have deep inside. I know that one day you will be 100% healthy and able to read this, so I just want to tell you that we’re all in your corner on this road to recovery. With every step you take on this journey, know that you have fans, friends, and family right behind you who love you very much and are confident that you will recover fully. We will all keep you in our hearts, minds, and prayers, and continue “rallying the troops”.
Much love, my brother in music.
-CW