DEFTONES - DEFTONES STAR 'WILL PLAY BASS AGAIN'

DEFTONES STAR 'WILL PLAY BASS AGAIN'

LATEST: Doctors treating DEFTONES star CHI CHENG are confident the musician will play bass guitar again, according to his mother.
The 38-year-old bassist is in a coma following a car crash in Santa Clara, California, last Monday (03Nov08); his condition is said to be serious but stable.
Cheng was reportedly driving with his sister on their way back from a memorial service for their late older brother when the accident occurred, according to Blabbermouth.com.
And now the star's mother, Jeanne, has released a statement revealing her son has suffered severe head trauma, but is expected to make a full recovery.
The post on the band's MySpace.com page reads, "(The neurosurgeon treating Cheng) expects a tough recovery but in the end expects Chi will be playing his bass again."
Cheng's bandmate, drummer Abe Cunningham, adds, "The first 72 hours are critical, and as of now he is fighting the good fight and the doctors remain optimistic. We are seeing your prayers in action. Continue to pray for Chi, and keep sending out your positive energy!"