Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo Hospitalized After Onstage Medical Emergency in Tulsa
Journey's farewell "Final Frontier" tour stop in Tulsa took a frightening turn on October 8 when drummer Deen Castronovo suffered a medical emergency on stage at the BOK Center, Blabbermouth and Parade reported.
Castronovo, 62, played the first two songs of the set — opening with "Stone in Love" — before he was helped off the stage. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain told the crowd, "Have your prayers ready," as the show paused for about 10 to 25 minutes.
Guitarist Neal Schon then announced that Castronovo had been taken to a hospital and that drum technician Steve Toomey would fill in. "This concert is for Deen. I think he's going to be fine," Schon said. Singer Arnel Pineda added: "He's gonna be fine. Too much Gatorade."
The band continued the show with Toomey on drums. No official statement on Castronovo's condition had been released. The tour's next stop is October 10 in San Antonio.
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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