Oh no, the apocalypse is near: Journey’s drummer Deen Castronovo had a medical emergency during a concert 🤯! I mean, who wouldn’t want to leave a Journey concert early, but not like this, folks. The show was stopped after just two songs, because, you know, the band didn’t want to risk turning into a bad karaoke night without their drummer. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain had to break the news to the crowd, and I’m pretty sure he’s not getting a prize for “Most Exciting Stage Banter” anytime soon.
So, what happened? Well, Castronovo had some kind of medical issue, and the band had to stop the show. Cain told the crowd that they were going to “see what happens as this progresses,” which is just a fancy way of saying “we have no idea what’s going on, but we’ll figure it out eventually.” He also asked the crowd to “have your prayers ready” for Castronovo, because, you know, prayers are always a good idea when someone’s having a medical emergency.
The Show Must Go On (But Not Really)
After a 10-minute delay, guitarist Neal Schon returned to the stage and announced that Castronovo had been taken to the hospital. Because, you know, the show must go on, even if the drummer is in the hospital. The band’s drum tech, Steve Toomey, had to fill in for Castronovo, which is just a fancy way of saying “we’re winging it, folks.” Schon asked the crowd to “give a big hand” for Toomey, which is just a nice way of saying “please don’t boo us for not having a real drummer.”
But seriously, folks, it’s not like the band had a choice. I mean, they could’ve just canceled the show and given everyone a refund, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, they decided to power through, because that’s what rockstars do. And hey, it’s not like Castronovo’s health is more important than the show or anything.
Schon later told the crowd that the concert was “for Deen,” which is just a nice way of saying “we’re going to play all the hits, even if our drummer is in the hospital.” He also said that he thinks Castronovo is “going to be fine,” which is just a fancy way of saying “we have no idea what’s going on, but we’ll pretend everything is okay.”
A Brief History of Deen Castronovo’s Drama
So, who is Deen Castronovo, you ask? Well, let me tell you, he’s had a wild ride. He was dismissed from Journey in 2015 due to some personal issues (read: years of alcohol and drug abuse), and he even admitted to emotionally, verbally, and physically abusing his now-wife. But hey, he’s been to rehab, and he’s been playing with the band again since 2021, so that’s all good, right?
And in case you’re wondering, Journey’s “Final Frontier” farewell tour is still going strong, despite Castronovo’s medical emergency. The tour kicked off in February, and it’s scheduled to end on November 28 in San Francisco. So, if you’re a die-hard Journey fan, you can still catch them live, even if their drummer is in the hospital.
In conclusion, folks, it’s just another day in the wild world of rock ‘n’ roll. I mean, who needs a drummer when you have a drum tech, right? 🤣 But seriously, let’s all send our best wishes to Deen Castronovo and hope he recovers soon. After all, the show must go on, even if it’s with a fill-in drummer. 🎸👏
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