Chino Moreno

Born: 1973-06-20

Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA

Biography

Chino Moreno (born Camillo Wong Moreno, June 20, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter and musician who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary lyricist and contributing guitarist of the rock band Deftones. He is also a member of the side-project groups Team Sleep, Crosses, Saudade and Palms.

Moreno is known for his dramatic tenor voice and distinctive screams. In 2007, he was placed at number 51 in Hit Parader's "Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time".