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Of the people that, in my mind, really paved, or are paving a new frontier in Modern Rock Music. Chino Moreno and the Deftones really come to mind, as does his side project Team Sleep.

Some of the music is just so cutting edge and yet, simplistic at the same time. The voices haunting, Chino does have a very unique way of approaching the discipline of music as well as the whole process of creating music as well. Deftones were formed in 1998. Consisting of Chino Moreno (lead vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Chi Cheng (bass), Frank Delgado (keyboards and turntables), and Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion). Deftones are known by the haunting lyrics and hard hitting sound that they create. If you have not heard of them, or Team Sleep, I encourage you to check them out.

In 2008, Cheng was seriously injured in an automobile accident in Santa Clara, CA, on November 4. The accident left Cheng in a coma, and the Deftones announced in February that the band would perform at Bamboozle Left in April, with their friend Sergio Vega (formerly of Quicksand) filling in for Cheng on stage. On April 26, Cheng was readmitted to ICU following a near-fatal septicemia infection, he survived the infection following treatment and was released from ICU about a week later. Following the release, a rumor started to spread in early May that Cheng had awakened from his coma[6] but this was denied on oneloveforchi.com, stating that Cheng is in a minimally-conscious state. On August 18, Cheng underwent surgery to replace a bone flap in his skull that had been removed after the accident, in order to relieve intracranial pressure.

oneloveforchi.com was created in March 2009 to help raise funds for Cheng and his medical expenses, where fans can donate to help towards a initial target of $20,000 (later raised to $50,000 and $100,000). It is also a place where fans can read personal blogs and comments from the Cheng family, and record a message that will be played to Cheng to further speed his recovery.

If you are a fan of the band, or are just curious now, please feel free to check out the Official Site Deftones.com. Keep on rocking! Teamsleep is Chino's side progject, much more melodic and lowkey, but at the same time, very technical is a "far away" type of way. You can see the Official Myspace of Team Sleep HERE. I love the music, vibe and feel of the sound of both Deftones and Teamsleep. Sometimes, I hear pure California. Sometimes, I think about people I have not seen or talked to in a long time... loved ones. The music is so visual in my mind. My taste in music is impeccable. I will say that "there is something about this band" that is special. There is something about Teamsleep that is special as well. Abe is a fucking awesome drummer and I admire the fact that the Deftones have known each other since they were kids. I wish them nothing but the best! Godspeed to you as well Chi!