Journey drummer Deen Castronovo suffers medical emergency during concert
Drummer Deen Castronovo performs during the Journey 50th Anniversary Tour at Moody Center on Feb. 22, 2023Credit: Brian Ach/GettyHe was taken to the hospital while the concert went on with his drum tech Steve Toomey.Key Points
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo suffered an undisclosed medical emergency at the band’s concert in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday.
The group briefly stopped the concert while Castronovo was taken to the hospital.
The show went on with drum technician Steve Toomey.
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo experienced a medical emergency during the band’s concert in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday.
After the group performed its first two songs, Castronovo was helped off the stage, according to Tulsa World. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain addressed the crowd, asking them for patience as they waited for an update.
“It’s an unfortunate situation,” he said. “We’re very sorry. We’re hoping it’s only a delay, but please. I’m sorry. Don’t worry. Have your prayers ready. Have your prayers ready for Deen Castronovo, everybody. Thank you.”
It’s unclear what kind of medical emergency Castronovo suffered. Entertainment Weekly reached out to representatives for Journey for comment. Guitarist Neal Schon told the crowd on Thursday that the drummer was taken to the hospital, per Tulsa World.
The show went on, with Castronovo’s drum technician Steve Toomey stepping in to assist for the rest of the concert. The rest of the band members praised Toomey, who they said “saved the night.”
“We love you all. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience,” Schon said to the audience during the concert.
Jonathan Cain, Todd Jensen, Arnel Pineda, Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo and Jason Derlatka of Journey perform on Nov. 15, 2023Credit: Ethan Miller - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty
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Vocalist Arnel Pineda later said that Castronovo would be “back soon,” while Schon was hopeful that the drummer’s “going to be fine.”
Journey is currently on their last tour, the Final Frontier Tour. The band’s next concert is in San Antonio at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Source: Entertainment