Another Famous Person Gave Johnny Depp a Stage

"On Sunday, Smith invited Depp (who sued The Sun, the British tabloid, after it referred to him as "wife-beater" but lost the case) to perform "People Have The Power" (the irony!) at her show. As she began her encore, Smith introduced her entire band to the audience, adding: "And Johnny? And Johnny Depp? The original Johnny." So, not only did Depp get an opportunity to play with the legendary singer,"

"Unfortunately, this is hardly the only stage Depp has been given since his 2022 defamation trial from hell in which he was accused of horrific abuse. He played guitar for the late Jeff Beck on his tour in 2022, before releasing an album together. More recently, Depp paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne alongside Alice Cooper in July at London's O2 Arena."

"That is all, of course, excluding his Savage X Fenty show cameo (2022); the surprise appearance he made at the MTV Video Music Awards (2022); the tour with his band, Hollywood Vampires (2023); and his and then there's the film Depp directed, art exhibit in New York City (2024). Oh, Modi: Three Days on the Wing of MadnessDay Drinker, which is slated for a 2026 release. You get it. Despite everything, Depp has stayed employable and employed, and welcome among the rich and famous creative"

Patti Smith invited Johnny Depp to perform during the 50th-anniversary celebration of Horses in London, introducing him as "the original Johnny" and having him play "People Have The Power." Depp sued The Sun over being called a "wife-beater" and lost that case. Depp has continued to appear publicly with high-profile musicians and at major events, including touring with Jeff Beck, tributes alongside Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne, cameos at Savage X Fenty and the MTV Video Music Awards, a Hollywood Vampires tour, a film and an art exhibit. Despite abuse accusations and a damaging 2022 defamation trial, Depp has remained employable and welcomed within influential creative circles.

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