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Journey Drummer's Medical Scare Halts Tulsa Concert
9 Oct
Summary
- Drummer Deen Castronovo experienced a medical emergency on stage.
- Bandmates asked fans for prayers and support for Castronovo.
- The concert continued with a drum tech filling in.
During a concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Thursday, October 8, Journey's drummer, Deen Castronovo, experienced a medical emergency. The incident happened while the band was performing the second song of their set. Bandmates Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon spoke to the audience, expressing concern and requesting prayers for Castronovo.
Following the emergency, Castronovo was transported to the hospital for treatment. Neal Schon informed the crowd that the concert would continue with longtime drum tech Steve Toomey stepping in. Arnel Pineda later addressed the audience, expressing confidence that Castronovo would be fine and playfully attributing the issue to excessive Gatorade consumption, a sentiment echoed by Schon later in the show.
The band dedicated the remainder of the concert to Castronovo, with Schon urging everyone to keep him in their thoughts and prayers. Representatives for Journey were contacted for comment regarding the situation.
