Chi Cheng (musician)

Chi Cheng, (born July 15, 1970) is a US musician, the bassist in the rock band Deftones.

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July 15 - 1970 - US - Musician - Bassist - Rock - Band - Deftones

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Cheng holds a BA in English Literature from UC Davis and is the only member of the band with such an accomplishment. He is the author of a collection of poetry entitled Bamboo Parachute released in 2000 as a spoken word album.

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UC Davis - Poetry - Bamboo Parachute - 2000 - Spoken word - Album

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He is also a practicing Buddhist, and maintains an interest in Taoism and Shamanism.

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Buddhist - Taoism - Shamanism

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Cheng also sponsers a community service group based out of the band's hometown of Sacramento, California. The group aids homeless citizens in developing their musical talents, among other things.

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