Key Points
- Medical Emergency: Journey drummer Deen Castronovo experienced a medical emergency during a concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Concert Interruption: The band paused the performance while Castronovo was taken to the hospital.
- Show Continued: The concert resumed with drum technician Steve Toomey filling in for Castronovo.
Details
During Journey’s concert on Thursday, after performing two songs, Deen Castronovo was helped off the stage. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain informed the audience to be patient while they awaited updates. He expressed concern for Castronovo and asked for prayers.
Guitarist Neal Schon confirmed that Castronovo was hospitalized. The remainder of the show proceeded with Toomey stepping in, with band members expressing gratitude for his efforts. Schon apologized for the inconvenience and reassured the audience. Vocalist Arnel Pineda mentioned that Castronovo would be “back soon,” and Schon remained optimistic about his health.
Journey is currently on their Final Frontier Tour, with their next concert scheduled in San Antonio.
