Deftones' Abe Cunningham reflects on two decades of rock and roll
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2015
- Abe Cunningham, drummer for the Sacramento-based Deftones, reflects on two decades of band history told through photographs. Research by Chris Macias, video by Autumn Payne of The Sacramento Bee.
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one of the best and underrated drummers out there
Powerful and tastefull
5 years ago you wrote this....but ill respond to ya today! Abe is my favorite drummer and def underrated! First 3 albums changed my life
@@hungarianbagheera249 i still listen to Deftones...Abe has always been one of my favorite drummers...underrated af
Him speaking about Chi at the end ripped my heart out
+Brandon Erwin Yeah, it was tough for me as a fan, I can't even imagine what they went through.
Brandon Erwin mine too, brother!
Yes, saddest part of interview
Felling yas there, that was really lovely sentiment to end the interview on. Never a bad time to tell your mates you love them.
Me too dude
Abe is a really cool guy, man. He seems like such a relaxed, funny dude. You can hear the Deftones aesthetic in the way he talks. You can just tell these guys have been on the same page for the 26 years they spent together. It's like a group of friends from high school that always stayed best friends; didn't grow up, just got older.
And then listening to the way he spoke about Chi and how we wrapped up the interview, it just broke my black, lil heart. "God, we miss Chi. Love you, Chi."
:,)
Kolby Kauffman I met him in Vegas. he was so fucking cool! nice and humble!
not gonna lie, it made me cry.
This is one of the greatest most heartfelt comments I've ever read on UA-cam.
As a drummer myself, Abe is a long time idol of mine. He is certainly one of the best, most energetic drummers out there! He's also an amazing personality. Just as he said, Chi Cheng is dearly missed by his fans as well. RIP brother!
4 years later and i still watch his shit
I've always loved Abe's drumming. so unique.
Graphic nature 🙏
"His spirit soars through us." I like that. R.I.P. Chi.
He seems like a really friendly and down to earth guy. The tribute to Chi is really heart warming and genuine.
I'm a simple man. I see Abe Cunningham, I leave a like. 👍🏻
Simple Man
"I love you Chi"...😭😭😭🙌🙌
Abe is so upbeat and positive
Abe is so positive and happy. I like him! Always have! Rest in peace Chi. You're a great man that lives on in good memories.
I love you Chi, i was crying by the end of this
i love everything about the Deftones!!! The greatest band ever! Everything I write and play is inspired by that band!
Growing up I never understood how/why people could cry b/c of a movie, song, show, etc. Then my best friend died in a motorcycle accident. After that, the floodgates to my empathy opened up. The last part of the interview about Chi....I can relate. R.I.P both of you.
abe is a cool guy. id buy him a beer
Hail Deftones.
Man that moment about Chi. As the seasons change. I think of Chi. My big brother. I love you Chi. Whew.... Watery eyes.
This was magical - Especially the ending! I actually felt a little lump in my throat..
Looking forward to the new album
damn. 4 years later. i got a lump in my throat and i'm waiting on the new album.
Their new album ROX
Gore and ohms both rock!
he's always a pleasure to listen to, such a well spoken individual!
Abe always tells it like it is,no bs
That last part about Chi really got to me RIP Chi
The personality on this man is such a thing of beauty. Also, his pronunciation of "moustache" gets me hahaha
My favorite drummer, what an awesome video. Hope there's more to come.
Tim Kelly mine too! I wish there was more drum videos of him. Does he have a DVD or anything?
RIP CHI!!!!
This hit right in the Feels man.
Man, you can tell that Chi was a true friend. They always speak about him with so much reverence, I love how they keep him in their hearts.
got into deftones late last year, but i have mad respect for his talent and contributions 🕊️
Just posted a drum cover in honor of this guy. Taught me as a kid.
Abe is the man...love how he's always got a chill vibe.
RIP Chi.
Abe, you're the man.
We love you Chi
I've met the Deftones twice. They are all super down to Earth. Abe got me backstage at my first Deftones concert in Virginia. Man, I was so stoked.
Abe is the MAN!!!
Not sure why but him reflecting on Chi at the end got me. Sitting here with teary eyes thinking about how heavy that must weigh on those guys even now years later. R.I.P. Chi
I was front row at a Deftones show, a few years ago. Abe was outta drumsticks, but he saw me screaming for one, the closest thing was Sergio Vega's Chicago Bears cap, which he forgot on top of his amp. Abe threw me that one. Thx for the memory and an awesome show. See you guys again in June.
Abe Cunningham greatest drummer ever in rock
I met the deftones in 06' and they were really awesome. Abe was the the nicest one out of the band though. and Chi was also a delight and very thankful for his fans. R.I.P Chi 💔
What were Chino and Stef like
Fuck, the end got to me.
I remember staying in the same hotel in Vancouver as the Deftones in 1998 for Van's Warped Tour. I remember heading out the lobby to the line up across the street and Chi was going up to his room. I was 16 and he had this intense look to him, so I just nodded "Hi". He saw my (Like) Linus kitty shirt and smiled and nodded back, then rushed to his room. They killed it that day. When the show was done, I ran into Steph on his way out of the lobby with his BMX.I was a mix of high from the music of the day, and exhausted, so I was a stammering wreck when I told my favourite guitarist he played and awesome set. He just smiled, shook my hand and said thanks.
i learned a lot frm these drummers my dad first, don brewer, niel peart, john bonham, and last but not least abe cunningham.
Nearly 30 now wow. Timeless band. Still rocking Adrenaline!
lie down
try not to cry
cry alot
One of the best drummers of our time. Hands down. Had the pleasure of meeting him in 2000 and he's a stand up guy.
Miss you too chi
Love this guy, love his drumming.
abe is so sweet what the fuck, a beautiful cinnamon roll too good for this world, too pure
Now I’m crying at work. Beautiful monologue and video, thank you.
Thank you for posting this. Great little interview. I still can't believe Chi is gone. These guys are all like brothers. R.I.P. Chi.
Thank you abe the way you started talking about chi instantaneously sent big tears streaming down my face. I know how it felt in a way. Biggest reason my i started listening to deftones in the first place. Both my best friends past in car accidents after high school. We were all very tight and looked out for eachother for many years. Chi is watching over his brothers. Love.
a very well spoken dude right here. Deftones forever!
Jesus I did expect to be moved so much by this interview!
The part about Chi at the end hit real hard. I’m seriously touched by it.
Thank you guys for repping Sac so well for all these years. I have so much love for you guys. Been a fan since 98 and I've lost count of how many of your concerts I've been to. #OneLoveForChi
916!
Such a nice video!! And Abe is pretty much my favorite drummer in all of music.
Great interview. Thank you for posting. I miss Chi every single day. Man, he was a fighter.
Rx queen is my new fav deftones song, I especially love the drums he did for that one 🤟🏻
The pictures of the band from '97 - '00 are so iconic. Love it.
everything about this video is so beautiful.. i can't even ♥
THE monster! Abe rocks!
Absolutely dying to hear the new album can't wait.
Lone Wolf Full Albums 2™ How did u like Gore
Such an amazing drummer ❤
damm the ending got me......R.I.P Chi...Deftones Por Vida!!
One of the greats!
I really enjoyed this interview, man! I'd like to translate this in Spanish... If you grant permission I can do this and obviously give you guys the whole credit, those last words.... Damn! Heartbreaking, I Love You Chi!
Please reply this comment or msg me, thank you so much for this! 🙏🏽
I am always inspired by this guys' music and their ways.
Love you, Abe!
Thank you for this.. as a 49 year old ex punk/hardcore kid from NYC I never dug much about 90s music. But one band gave me solace, it was the deftones, and as a drummer of 35 years I fell in love with Abes ability to not only play drums...but to help "paint" the song with the beats he'd lay down
Man he got so somber at the end talking about Chi. Rip Chi
Not only my favourite drummer but also one of the most humble yet coolest mother f*****s out there!!
1st record from my fav all time band ........came out on my birthday Oct 3rd......👍😃🍻
I LOVE Abe Cunningham & Deftones!! 🤙🏽
awesome dude, awesome drummer
I came to hear reminisce and I left crying. Rip Chi
Chi lives for ever !
My heart still hurts.
I met Abe backstage at the Summer Sanitarium tour, I think in 2002. He said hi to me first because I think he could tell I was super nervous. He is such a cool dude. The whole band is. I always wonder what they would sound like if Chi was still here. Miss that dude, he had a wonderful presence to him.
I got to meet them all in edmonton Alberta and got to hang with chi on his am and around their equipment they were really normal artsy dudes a highlight of my life not to mention the party
Him talking about Chi crushed me
Keep doing your thing Abe.
Abe opened up like each one of us were rightt there, sitting across right across, passin the piece. ... We love Chi too Abe!
Abe!! ❤⚡
Wonderful tribute to Chi... We all miss you. We miss your bad ass bass guitar!!!! Forever in our hearts... Listen to Change guys.... you will then understand.
I dont know a thing about you sir. But you are a well mannered, humble man. Im glad I watched.
I love you Chi! 🍁 💜
Great work
Rip Chi ❤️❤️
Abe the prophet of an awesome snair drums and tums! Great words and more to come! April Hate!
Good to see Martin Short still having a good time!
One of the best drummers of all time!
My favourite drummer! And im a Tool fan too.
you're photographer is awesome
We all miss you Chi.
oh fuck abe is HILARIOUS
Chi lives on!
The picture of them in New Orleans is my favorite. I had this poster on my wall when I was 16 and I remember I would always try to get my hair to look exactly like chinos in that photo but never could get it quite like his.. I came close a couple of times though haha
fucking love this guy
Such a great drummer, seems like a cool dude too
Saw them live in 1996
❤️❤️❤️
abe is the best
I wish this was an hour long.
Sacramento PROUD of our Deftones!