Deen Castronovo

[Keeno]

Just watched "Journey 2001" dvd. I also saw Journey live this past year. What a beast behind the kit! I am a huge Steve Smith fan also. This guy is amazing! During the live concert I attended, Steve Augeri was ill and another guy was singing lead. Deen sang "Open Arms" from behind the kit! Holy Crap! He sings almost as awesome as his drumming! Massive chops!

[GW Drums]

Deen is incredible and does not get the credit he deserves ( IMO ). I saw him with Journey and he was a monster!!! He played for the song first but he also let you know that he could play. Plus,a great voice! He could be a lead singer if he wanted.

[michael drums]

Hey Keeno...


Got any links to Deeno? ;-)

[Keeno]

I found a couple...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKQ9H7FeBjo
http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Deen_Castronovo.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dzl0wShYo4&feature=related

[michael drums]

Yea!


Nice. Thanks, Keeno!

For the Deeno...


Play On! ;-)

[dc2]

Oh yes, Deen is amazing...one of my favorites!! I honestly believe he's the most talented drummer/singer combination I've ever heard. His drumming is sick and his vocal is the closest thing to Steve Perry I've ever heard.

I kinda wish he would front Journey and let Steve "the machine gun" Smith rock the kit again. I really think that lineup would be magic!.....(no pun intended towards Deen's drumming; he is phenominal behind the kit)

[mikei]

What a class act this guy is.

Has anyone read his interview in the new Modern Drummer.

Totally humble with no ego at all.

Seems like a very good guy and he worships Steve Smith.

Anyway, good reading.

It was refreshing to hear someone as good as him so incredibly humble and nice.

Also, a GREAT drummer.

[Hit 'Em Hard]

Got to know Deen pretty well during his days touring with BAD ENGLISH
and HARDLINE. Great player and a great singer.... pretty humble too.

[trkdrmr]

I always liked Deen's playing. I started noticing him when he backed Marty Friedman. He was impressive as is. Then I find out he played and sang journey songs. His drum throne has a great talent sitting on it.

[MapexMadJames]

His drumming on Journeys most recent album "Revelations" i think is mesmerizing some of them chops just make me go " Wow "
An excellent drummer
One of my faves

[latzanimal]

Not only is Deen a monster player and singer, he is one of the nicest guys in the business...

[Leadfoot]

Not only is Deen a monster player and singer, he is one of the nicest guys in the business...

I'll second that. I saw Deen with Journey a couple of years back and was duly impressed with his vocal ability while drumming, I already knew that he was a great drummer. He has quite an impressive resume and an extensive discography, Deen plays on many songs that we've all heard and had no idea that he was the drummer.

[BananasAtLarge]

I'm sure some of you may be interested in a NickelWorks Phantom Carbon Steel Drum Set that Deen once owned... We have an Ebay auction going right now!

Check it out. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=250321789485)

[Baddstuff]

check out Deen's work with guitarist Tony MacAlpine as well.