Chino Moreno

Chino Moreno
Moreno with Deftones at River City Rockfest in San Antonio, 2014
Background information
Birth nameCamillo Wong Moreno
Born (1973-06-20) June 20, 1973
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1988–present
Member of

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