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Chino Moreno
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Moreno with Deftones at River City Rockfest in San Antonio, 2014
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| Birth name | Camillo Wong Moreno |
| Born | June 20, 1973 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
Camillo "Chino" Wong Moreno (born June 20, 1973) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead singer and main songwriter for the band Deftones. He is also part of other music groups like Team Sleep, Crosses, and Palms.
Chino Moreno is famous for his strong singing voice and unique screams. In 2007, he was named one of the "Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time" by Hit Parader magazine.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Moreno was born in Sacramento, California. He was the second of five children in his family. His mother has both Mexican and Chinese family roots, and his father is Mexican. His nickname "Chino" means "Chinese" in Spanish. His uncles gave him this name when he was a kid because he looked more Asian.
He grew up in the Oak Park area of Sacramento. He went to C. K. McClatchy High School. There, he met Abe Cunningham and Stephen Carpenter. Together, they started the band Deftones in 1988. Before becoming a full-time musician, Moreno worked at the shipping department of Tower Records.
Music Career
Deftones: Early Albums and Success
Around 1988, Chino Moreno started playing music with his friends Abe Cunningham and Stephen Carpenter. This led to the creation of Deftones. Within two years, the band began playing shows in clubs. A record company called Maverick Records signed them after seeing them perform in Los Angeles.
Their first album was Adrenaline, released in 1995. It was produced by Terry Date. This album didn't become a hit right away. However, the band toured a lot, and fans spread the word about their music. This helped Adrenaline sell many copies.
In 1997, they released Around the Fur. The band worked more closely with producer Terry Date to expand their sound. This album was highly anticipated. It helped Deftones become very popular in the alternative metal music scene. Songs like "My Own Summer (Shove It)" and "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" were played on the radio and MTV.
Deftones: White Pony and Awards
White Pony came out in 2000. Critics loved it, and it was a huge success. Frank Delgado joined the band full-time, adding new sounds. Chino Moreno also played guitar on some songs, along with singing. This album was a big step for the band. They experimented with new sounds, including influences from new wave and dream pop.
Songs like "Change (In the House of Flies)" and "Digital Bath" helped promote the album. Deftones won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2001 for their song "Elite."
In 2001, Moreno had a throat injury from a lot of screaming. He had to miss some shows. Doctors told him to rest his voice. During the rest of their tour, the band's bassist, Chi Cheng, helped with the screaming parts. Moreno focused on the softer parts of the songs.
Deftones: Later Albums and Challenges
The band's self-titled album, Deftones, was released in 2003. People praised the band for how they kept their music fresh and original.
In 2006, they released Saturday Night Wrist. Making this album was difficult and took a long time. Chino Moreno later said it was a "seriously unhealthy experience." He wasn't sure if he would stay in the band at that time. After finishing the album, Moreno said it was a mix of all the band members' ideas.
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Deftones were working on a new album called Eros. However, in November 2008, their bassist Chi Cheng was badly hurt in a car accident. He remained in a serious condition until he passed away in April 2013.
In 2009, the band brought in Sergio Vega to play bass. They decided to put the Eros album on hold. They felt it didn't truly show who they were as a band anymore. With Sergio Vega, they started working on a new album, Diamond Eyes, which came out on May 4, 2010. It included popular songs like "Rocket Skates" and "Diamond Eyes."
In November 2012, Deftones released their seventh album, Koi No Yokan. Its singles included "Tempest" and "Swerve City." The band's eighth album, Gore, was released in 2016. In 2020, Deftones released their ninth album, Ohms, which received great reviews.
Other Music Projects
While working on Deftones' White Pony album, Chino Moreno started a separate music project called Team Sleep. This group released their first album, Team Sleep, in May 2005.
In March 2011, Moreno announced another new project called Crosses. He described the music as "minimal and soothing." Their first album, EP 1, came out on August 2, 2011.
In April 2012, it was shared that Moreno had joined a project called Palms. This group included former members of the band Isis. Their first album, Palms, was released on June 25, 2013.
In April 2016, Moreno formed a "supergroup" called Saudade. This group included famous musicians like Dr. Know from Bad Brains and John Medeski. They released their first song on April 28, 2016.
Moreno has also sung on songs for many other bands. He has appeared on tracks by Sevendust, Dead Poetic, Dance Gavin Dance, and Whitechapel. In 2016, he performed a concert inside a volcano's magma chamber in Iceland. This was the first public concert ever held inside a volcano.
In 2019, Moreno was asked to create music for an episode of the Hulu TV show Into the Dark.
Musical Style and Influences
Chino Moreno's singing style is influenced by artists like Mike Patton from Faith No More, H.R. from Bad Brains, Morrissey from The Smiths, and Prince.
His musical tastes are very broad. He enjoys many different styles and genres. Some of his inspirations include electronic bands like OMD and Depeche Mode. He also likes bands such as the Cure, PJ Harvey, the Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, and Portishead.
Moreno has said that his lyrics often don't have one specific meaning. He writes down his feelings at the moment. He explains that what he writes is also a reaction to the music Deftones makes. He has mentioned that his favorite songs on some albums are about love, but in a unique way.
Collaborations
Chino Moreno has worked with many other artists and bands throughout his career. Here are some of his collaborations:
- "Wicked" – with Korn (1996)
- "Savory" – with Far (1997)
- "First Commandment" – with Soulfly (1998)
- "Bender" – with Sevendust (1999)
- "(Rock) Superstar" – with Cypress Hill (2000)
- "Pain" – with Soulfly (2000)
- "Ashamed" – with Tommy Lee (2002)
- "Feed the World (Do They Know It's Christmas?)" – with Far (2003)
- "The Hours" – with Handsome Boy Modeling School (2004)
- "Paralytic" and "Crashing Down" – with Dead Poetic (2006)
- "Zombie Eaters" – with Ill Niño (2006)
- "Vengeance is Mine" – with Droid (2007)
- "Caviar" – with Dance Gavin Dance (2008)
- "Surrender Your Sons..." – with Norma Jean (2008)
- "Reprogrammed To Hate" – with Whitechapel (2010)
- "Only One" – with Methods of Mayhem (2010)
- "If I Could" – with Tech N9ne (2011)
- "Right Outside" – with Anthony Green (2012)
- "RAZORS.OUT" – with Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese (2012)
- "Hexes" – with Bassnectar (2012)
- "Embers" – with Lamb of God (2015)
- "Brief Exchange" – for the Dark Nights: Metal soundtrack (2018)
- "Lift Off" – with Mike Shinoda and Machine Gun Kelly (2018)
- "Disparan (Fill the Skies)" – with Como Asesinar a Felipes (2018)
- "Shadows & Light" – with Saudade featuring Chelsea Wolfe (2019)
- "Hit Me Where It Hurts (Toro y Moi Remix)" – with Caroline Polachek (2020)
- "Geronimo" – with Trippie Redd (2021)
- "Anti-Life" – with HEALTH (2021)
- "Bloodbath" – with Polyphia (2022)
Moreno also produced the album The Hierophant for the band Will Haven in 2007.
Personal Life
Chino Moreno has been married twice. He was married to his first wife, Celeste Schroeder, from 1994 to 2006. They have two children together. He married his second wife, Risa-Mora Moreno, in 2012. They have one daughter. Since 2013, Moreno and his family have lived in Bend, Oregon.
Discography
With Deftones
- Adrenaline (1995)
- Around the Fur (1997)
- White Pony (2000)
- Deftones (2003)
- Saturday Night Wrist (2006)
- Diamond Eyes (2010)
- Koi No Yokan (2012)
- Gore (2016)
- Ohms (2020)
With Team Sleep
- Team Sleep (2005)
- Woodstock Sessions Vol. 4 (2015)
With Crosses
- EP 1 (2011)
- EP 2 (2012)
- Crosses (2014)
- Permanent Radiant (2022)
- Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. (2023)
With Palms
- Palms (2013)
See also
In Spanish: Chino Moreno para niños
