Deen Castronovo
Deen Joseph Castronovo[13] (born August 17, 1964) is an American drummer and singer best known for being a member of classic rock band Journey and hard rock acts Bad English and Hardline. He currently plays drums and shares lead vocals for the bands Journey, Generation Radio, and Revolution Saints. He has been a touring and studio player for Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai, Paul Rodgers, and Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler's GZR.
Deen Castronovo
Deen Joseph Castronovo
August 17, 1964
Westminster, California, U.S.
Musician
- Drums
- vocals
1982–present
Early life[edit]
Deen Castronovo was born in the city of Westminster, California and started drumming at the age of 6. He grew up in Salem, Oregon,[14][15] where he attended South Salem High School.[16] Castronovo said time in band during high school gave him identity and confidence.[17] Deen cites Steve Smith, Neil Peart, Terry Bozzio, Peter Criss, John Bonham, Alex Van Halen, Kiss, Rush, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Phil Collins and AC/DC as musical influences.[18]