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Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was taken to a hospital Thursday after suffering a medical emergency during the band’s concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The group stopped the show after just two songs as his bandmates asked fans to pray for him.
Castronovo, 62, was transported to a hospital after leaving the stage, according to video shared on X.
Keyboardist Jonathan Cain addressed the crowd, apologizing for the interruption while urging fans to keep the drummer in their prayers.
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Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was rushed to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency during the band’s concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Oct. 8, 2026. (Chris McKay/WireImage)
“We’re going to see what happens as this progresses,” Cain explained. “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.”
Guitarist Neal Schon then stepped forward to explain how the band planned to continue the concert, according to local outlet Tulsa World.
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Schon said Castronovo was being taken to the hospital and confirmed the concert would continue with the band’s longtime drum technician, Steve Toomey, taking over behind the kit.
“Please give a big hand for Steve Toomey. We’ll be back in about 15 minutes. We love you all, we’re really sorry about the inconvenience,” Schon said.
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Deen Castronovo’s medical emergency came as the iconic rock band continued its farewell tour, with performances scheduled through November. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The band returned to the stage after the interruption, with lead singer Arnel Pineda offering a reassuring message despite the lack of publicly confirmed details about Castronovo’s condition.
“He’s gonna be fine. Too much Gatorade,” Pineda said, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.
Schon later dedicated the performance to his bandmate and expressed hope that Castronovo would recover.
George Tickner, Robert Fleischman, Steve Smith, Deen Castronovo, Aynsley Dunbar, Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain and Steve Augeri of Journey pose for a photo. (Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
“This concert’s for Deen tonight. I’d love you all to pray for him. Everybody’s been going through a lot. I think he’s going to be fine,” Schon said.
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The cause of the medical emergency has not been publicly disclosed.
Fox News Digital reached out to Journey’s representatives for comment.
The medical scare comes as Journey makes its way through the fall dates of its “Final Frontier Tour,” the band’s farewell tour.
Other Journey band members asked fans to pray for drummer Deen Castronovo. (Brian Ach/Getty Images for Journey)
The tour features Schon and Cain alongside Pineda, Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka and bassist Todd Jensen. The North American run kicked off in February, and the tour is scheduled to conclude Nov. 28 in San Francisco.
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Schon has previously described the tour as a celebration of Journey’s music and the fans who have supported the band for generations.
“The music we’ve created together is amazing. And so, you have to celebrate that music with the fans. The fans are incredible,” Schon told Rolling Stone.
