Deen Castronovo (Journey, Revolution Saints, ex Ozzy Osbourne)

Chuck Shute Podcast

Deen Castronovo is a drummer and singer best known for being a member of Journey. He has also been a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band and Bad English, as well as playing with Steve Vai & Paul Rodgers. He is also currently drumming and singing with Revolution Saints, whose new record “Against the Winds” will be released on February 9th. We discuss that record along with an update on Journey, almost joining KISS, Deen’s time with Ozzy & Hardline, playing at the recent NFC Championship game, his future plans to help people with addiction issues and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Welcome Deen!
01:14 - Playing the NFC Championship
02:15 - Oregon, Jamie St. James & Wild Dogs
03:05 - Shrapnel Records
04:30 - Rock n Roll Dreams
06:05 - Possibly Joining Kiss
06:50 - Hardline & Johnny Gioeli
09:25 - Deen's Singing Style & Smoking
12:20 - Joining Journey & Jeff Scott Soto
13:20 - Arnel & Other Singer Who Auditioned
15:13 - Deen's Relationship with Neal Schon
17:15 - Mending Fences Within Journey
18:45 - Upcoming Journey Tour
20:27 - Ozzy Osbourne & Zakk Wylde
23:43 - Neal Schon on Dimebag & Slipknot & Style
27:00 - Revolution Saints
29:05 - Other Styles of Music & Drumming Style
31:05 - Working with Producer Michael Beinhorn
32:35 - Making an Impression & Producer's Vision
34:15 - Deen's Bucket List
35:55 - Work with Prisoners & Comeback
39:50 - Future Plans with Revolution Saints
41:11 - Outro
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