A tribute to Chi Cheng.

DEFTONES LA SUNSET MARQUIS

It was with such a heavy heart I heard the news that Chi from the Deftones had passed away.  The shock back in 2008 of Chi’s horrific car accident was replaced by a sense of hope that he could pull through over the last few years. The One Love For Chi website demonstrated how much love chi was surrounded by and there was a sense that he could make a recovery. Sadly it wasn’t to be and Chi passed away on April 13 2013.  I have photographed the Deftones on and off since 1996 and Chi was always friendly and good fun to be around.  The last time I photographed Chi was on the bands 2006 US tour promoting the ‘Saturday Night Wrist’ album.  I remember enjoying the bands company and the Deftones as a unit had found a new positive vibe about them.  The group shot below was taken in Cleveland by the river on some waste ground late in the afternoon.  That nights show was electric and the band sounded the best I have ever heard them.  After the show we drank in a bar until late and invented the Stingray cocktail in memory of Steve irwin that had just passed away. If I could remember what we got the barman to put in that drink I would raise a Stingray in your memory.

Cheers Chi. x

Much love to Chi’s family and the Deftones.

chi on bus fb

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