Things just keep getting worse for Journey drummer Deen Castronovo. The band booted him off its upcoming tour amid his recent domestic violence charges, TMZ reports.
The 49-year-old rocker was arrested at his home in Oregon last week with charges of misdemeanor assault, coercing and menacing, as previously reported by HNGN. In court papers, Marion County Deputy District Attorney said that Castronovo "knowingly caused physical injury to a woman," acccording to the Associated Press.
Journey acted quickly in replacing Castronovo. The announcement was posted on the band's Facebook page with a photo of original guitarist Neal Schon and veteran jazz drummer Omar Hakim.
"We Journey have made the decision to have Omar Hakim play drums for the band's upcoming U.S. concerts (Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 20 and the Stadium of Fire in Provo, Utah on Saturday, July 4), as well as the band's Canadian tour (July 6 - August 3), due to Deen Castronovo's pending issues," the caption reads. "We are very grateful to Omar filling in with his musical excellence."
We Journey have made the decision to have Omar Hakim play drums for the band’s upcoming U.S. concerts (Hollywood Bowl on...
Posted by Journey on Thursday, June 18, 2015
Journey formed in 1973 and released 14 studio albums since then, according to NME. The band is best known for "Don't Stop Believin,'" its 1981 hit song.
Castronovo was released on $20,000 bail and is due in court on June 30 for a plea hearing.
See the video below of the band performing "Don't Stop Believin'" live in Houston.
