DEFTONES Fans: Public Memorial For Our Brother Chi Cheng (RIP) Announced!

As announced over the weekend, former DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng died on Saturday morning at 3 AM in a Sacramento, CA hospital. As previously reported, Chi was in a tragic car accident on November 4, 2008. As a result, he suffered some very serious brain injuries. Ever since the accident Chi was in a state of semi-consciousness after suffering severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

 Chi's family have just announced a public memorial for all of his fans to come and celebrate his legacy. Here is a note from Chi's mom: 

"Dear One Love Family, 

We’d love for you to join the Cheng family on Sunday April 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM 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

Read Chi's last blog entries HERE!

Our condolences go out to Chi's family, friends and all of the DEFTONES fans.
 
Related links:
One Love For Chi

Public Memorial Announced For Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY/RIGOR MORTIS) - Details Available!

As previously reported HERE, Mike Scaccia passed away last night (Saturday, December 22) at the age of 47. According to Rolling Stone, Scaccia was performing onstage at the Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of a 50th birthday celebration for Rigor Mortis singer Bruce Corbitt, when he collapsed. Shortly afterwards, he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The official memorial for Mike Scaccia will take place this Sunday, December 30 at 3:00 p.m. at Aristide Event Center in Mansfield, Texas. The event is open to the public. Here is the address:

Aristide Event Center
570 North Walnut Creek Drive
Mansfield, TX 76063

Following the sad news of Scaccia's untimely passing, rumors surfaced regarding the cause of death. Thankfully, Corbitt took matters into his own hands in order to clear the rumors. Read more HERE!

Our hearts go out to Scaccia's family, friends, fans and all of his bandmates! ROCK IN PEACE!

Related links:
MINISTRY
Rigor Mortis