Chino Moreno

Camillo "Chino" Wong Moreno is the founding vocalist and primary lyricist of Deftones. Born in Sacramento, California, he co-founded the band in 1988 alongside Stephen Carpenter and Abe Cunningham, becoming the band’s principal vocalist throughout every documented era of its history.

Alongside his role as vocalist, Moreno began contributing guitar on White Pony and has continued to shape Deftones recordings with guitar ever since. Outside Deftones, he has been involved in several projects, including Team Sleep, Crosses (†††), Palms and Saudade.