Deftones is an American rock band from Sacramento, California formed in 1988, 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). Critics have often praised their music as atmospheric, innovative and unique. Band history Early years: 1989-1993 When Carpenter was 15 years old he was hit by a car while skateboarding. This left him confined to a wheelchair for several months. It was at this point that he began teaching himself guitar by playing along with bands such as Anthrax, Stormtroopers of Death and Metallica.Interview with Stephen Carpenter, Guitar World, October, 1997. It has been reported that the driver paid Carpenter a cash settlement that allowed the band to purchase equipment, but drum

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