Brief
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo hospitalized after on‑stage emergency in Tulsa
The band paused after two songs, then resumed with a substitute drummer while fans were asked to pray.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was taken to hospital after a medical emergency during the band’s Thursday concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to the Independent.
After two songs, Castronovo left the stage and keyboardist Jonathan Cain told the audience, “We’re going to see what happens as this progresses…please have your prayers ready for Deen Castronovo.” Guitarist Neal Schon announced the drummer’s hospitalization and said drum tech Steve Toomey would fill in, adding the concert would resume in about 15 minutes. Lead singer Arnel Pineda asked the crowd to pray and reassured them, “He’s gonna be fine. Too much Gatorade.” The show continued with the substitute drummer.
Key facts
- Deen Castronovo was hospitalized after a medical emergency during Journey's concert in Tulsa. (independent.co.uk)
- Keyboardist Jonathan Cain asked the audience to pray for Castronovo. (independent.co.uk)
- Guitarist Neal Schon said drum tech Steve Toomey would fill in and the show would resume in about 15 minutes. (independent.co.uk)
- Lead singer Arnel Pineda told the crowd Castronovo would be fine. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Journey drummer Deen Castronovo hospitalized after on-stage medical emergency”
