Deen Castronovo, the drummer for iconic band Journey, has suffered a medical emergency. As reported by People, the incident happened on Thursday, October 8 whilst the band were playing in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Per a social media post of someone who was present at the time, "At the Journey concert where drummer Deen Castronova had a 'medical emergency' after two songs. Was helped off the stage. Show is delayed for now at the BOK Center."
The video shows Castronovo's bandmate, Jonathan Cain, explaining what happened. "We're going 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," he continued. "Have your prayers ready- have your prayers ready for Deen Castronovo, everybody. Thank you." Then, the guitarist, Neal Schon, made an unfortunate announcement nobody wanted to hear.
He explained to the crowd that the drummer was being taken to hospital. However, he explained that the show would go on, with the drum tech filling in. "Please give a big hand for (longtime Journey drum tech) Steve Toomey. We'll be back in about 15 minutes. We love you all, and we're really sorry about the inconvenience," he explained.
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Fans Wished the Iconic Drummer Well Following the Medical Emergency
Fans who were at the concert, as well as those who stayed at home, were quick to wish the iconic drummer well.
"I'm at the same concert in the nosebleeds, praying," one fan wrote, with another writing, "I was there too - I hope he's ok!," adding, "The drum tech did an awesome job tho!!"
Prior to the concert, Castronovo posted on social media to announce his upcoming dates. For the Tulsa show, he wrote, "You're standing in the line of fire tonight, TULSA and we're comin' to ya!!"
Fans wrote in the comments to wish him well. "Come on Deeno!!", one fan wrote, with another wishing him a speedy recovery.
There has not been an update from Journey or the iconic drummer himself as of yet. In any case, we hope that he is both okay and that he has a speedy recovery!
