Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo Exits Band to Focus on Health
Journey has announced that drummer Deen Castronovo is departing the band mid-tour to focus on his health. His exit follows two mid-show health emergencies within just over a month. Drummer Steve Murphy will fill in for the rest of November.
The rock group Journey announced on Friday that drummer Deen Castronovo is stepping away from the band in the middle of their tour to focus on his health. His exit follows a pair of medical scares that occurred while performing on stage.
Castronovo recently had to leave two separate shows before their conclusion within a period of just over a month. The first incident involved an onstage medical emergency that occurred during a concert in Tulsa several weeks earlier. His second mid-show departure took place on Tuesday, prompting the band to address his ongoing health issues.
Following Castronovo's departure, Journey confirmed that Steve Murphy will take over on drums. Murphy will perform as the replacement drummer for the rest of November.
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