The Sergio opinion thread.

[BillyNo.9]

You're never going to find someone exactly like Chi Cheng again. Know why? There's only one Chi.

No shit man. But seriously, Sergio is like the complete opposite of Chi in my opinion.

[Inkblades]

Thanks for underlining the word opinion for me. I had no clue that was the case until you pointed it out for me.

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See, V, there's your two cents. Wasn't so difficult, was it?

[BillyNo.9]

Thanks for underlining the word opinion for me. I had no clue that was the case until you pointed it out for me.

No one likes a smart ass bro. I underlined it to remind you people can hate him if they like. I don't, just don't like him

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Oh, you were joking? Pardon me. Hard to tell sometimes on teh intrawebs.

And, yes, you are both fully allowed to have opinions. The more the merrier. Now, please, for the love of everything sacred, stop continually bringing it up.

[BillyNo.9]

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Maybe you guys would have liked this Sergio better?

[BillyNo.9]

That guy got shot in the face while driving his car man 

[Inkblades]

Oh, shit, you're right. Never mind then.

[Inkblades]

Let me try that again. Maybe you would have liked this guy better?

[BillyNo.9]

That guy got bombed while driving 

[defsteve]

This thread is fucking unbelievable!

Is it accepted fact that everyone wishes Chi hadn't been involved in the accident ? Of course!
Does everyone wish he was still active in Deftones ? Of course!

But (however tragic and heartbreaking) he was and he isn't.

Would Deftones be around now if they didn't have a friend who would be willing to step in (again!) to help them out ? Maybe not ?!?

So instead of making negative, personal comments about Sergio, maybe everyone should just be saying "Thanks for stepping up in tragic circumstances dude!"

Should Sergio be referencing Chi in every interview he does ? No. He obviously knows he is in the band because of very tragic circumstances. Should he not be able to enjoy his current experience(s) because of that ? Fucking grow up!

And before anyone questions me about Chi, I have had the pleasure of meeting him on several occasions over the last decade or so and he is a wonderful, warm, friendly and very decent guy who I 100% wish wasn't involved in that terrible accident nearly 3 years ago. And don't forget he is their "brother".

EDIT. I have re-read that and debated about just removing so as not to get into the debate. But then I remembered something Jack Kerouac said. "First thought, best thought". So fuck it.

[sing blue silver]

@defsteve

[pony_01]

I can't imagine if Fieldy replacing Chi's position.. I prefer Sergio.

[from_musings]

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yeah deftones are very respected in the music world - the're many who play bass out there and who would be ready to drop everything to play with the deftones, it had only been a matter of personality which would suit the other band members (camp personality?). And no matter who it would be - some would never be content with that new person because that person ain't chi, while the majority would go nuts with praise over him because that person in question becomes a part of the deftones "hey ''m a deftones fan, therefore I like all members regardless of flaws"

i'm a little amazed that everything is so black/white here, either you like everything with sergio or you're against him. personally i think vesanic has the most level-headed approach to the whole thing "I'm happy with a stand-in instead of them quitting cmpletely,but of course there are shortcomings". i also prefer sergio over noone at all but he's not perfect by far. surprisingly few have pro's and con's opinions here, me included at times. that being said - crazy breed is as usual completely way off when he says that Sergio can't have any weaknesses at all because the band continues with his help as a stand in.
However, it's not really sergios choice to join that makes deftones as band to continue, deftones continue because they've made ��a choice to continue - if sergio had turned down the offer,someone else would've jump in and be sure everyone would worship that person no matter what, regardless of skills, personality in media,stage charisma etc

[BillyNo.9]

I can't imagine if Fieldy replacing Chi's position.. I prefer Sergio.

Feildy would make their  music clicky as fuck. Now Sam Rivers is another story...

[from_musings]

Let me try that again. Maybe you would have liked this guy better?

replace sergio with sergio? can't see the point

[TheShade1989]

Lots of bands' members leave and they get replaced and whatever, and in this case it isnt that Chi's left, but obviously they needed someone to fill in, and because of the fact that he's been involved in writing music with the band, and they're close, I'd consider him to be a member of Deftones. Frank hasnt always been in Deftones either, but he is now, so that's that. I can understand ppl being reluctant to accept Sergio as a Deftones member, but would you rather they stop the band until Chi can return (which isnt 100% certain to happen)? Or would you rather Sergio be in the band but always be seen as an outcast, therefore creating some kinda tension within the band, or the fans' perception of the band?

Also, I think Sergio seems like a kwl guy, good addition, fits in well. Not perfectly, but they've been around for over 20 yrs, so you cant expect the "new guy" to feel like a full member straight away. Also, I think his vocals and his energy on stage has definitely improved over the time he's been with them. I guess he's just grown more comfortable over time.

And I noticed some ppl saying that his style doesnt fit in with Deftones, but...do Deftones really have such a specific style? Their albums have all had different styles, always gone in different directions. He's a different bassist to Chi, so yeah, he brings something different to the table, and I get ppl not really liking that, but what more can be expected, you know?

[snw9]

I think sergio makes a good fit into the band. He's not as funny as Chi but keeps the mood cool and more importantly, he's mature as well. His presence has influenced deftones positively and definitely stepped up their work ethic, probably because of a new member joining temporarily and trying to make a good first impression in the studio. Of course, Chi's accident can attribute to this and the producer of Diamond Eyes.

Im not really intrigued by his playing style but at least the band is still together and not close to its demise.