Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency onstage Thursday night at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to Tulsa World, the incident happened two songs into the show, with the band exiting the stage as keyboardist Jonathan Cain told the audience, “So we’re gong to see what happens as this progresses. It’s an unfortunate situation. We’re very sorry. We’re hoping it’s only a delay, but please — I’m sorry. Don’t worry. Have your prayers ready. Have your prayers ready for Deen Castronovo, everybody. Thank you.”
A couple minutes later, guitarist Neal Schon returned to the stage to tell the crowd that the concert would resume with Castronovo’s drum tech Steve Toomey behind the kit, saying, “Give a big hand for Steve Toomey. We’ll be back in about 15 minutes. We love you all. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience.”
Concert Resumes with Drum Tech
Once the concert resumed, singer Arnel Pineda also asked for prayers for Castronovo, and Schon later telling the audience, “This concert is for Deen. I think he’s going to be fine.”
Journey’s Farewell Tour
Journey are in the midst of their “Final Frontier” farewell tour, with their current North American leg running through a November 28th show in the band’s hometown of San Francisco. Ticket for the upcoming shows are available here.
Footage from the Tulsa show, including Jonathan Cain’s onstage message to the audience, can be seen below.
The incident has raised concerns about the health and well-being of Deen Castronovo, and fans are sending their best wishes for his speedy recovery. The “Final Frontier” tour is a significant event for Journey fans, and the band is expected to perform their hit songs, including “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Any Way You Want It”. As the tour continues, fans will be eagerly waiting for updates on Castronovo’s condition and the band’s plans for the remaining shows.
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