Journey drummer Deen Castronovo suffers medical emergency during Oklahoma concert
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Key Points:
- Journey drummer Deen Castronovo, 62, was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency during the band's concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, shortly after their second song.
- Keyboardist Jonathan Cain and guitarist Neal Schon informed the audience about Castronovo's condition, urging fans to keep him in their prayers and confirming he was taken to the hospital.
- Drum tech Steve Toomey replaced Castronovo to continue the performance, with singer Arnel Pineda and Schon later providing reassuring updates that Castronovo would be fine.
- No further details about Castronovo's health have been released, and Journey is scheduled to continue their Final Frontier tour with the next show in San Antonio, Texas.
- Castronovo has a long career with Journey and other notable acts and previously made headlines last year when a fire broke out under the stage during a Houston concert.
