Johnny Depp was at Sheffield City Hall for a performance with Jeff Beck on Sunday, as the jury deliberate in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. AFP
Johnny Depp was at Sheffield City Hall for a performance with Jeff Beck on Sunday, as the jury deliberate in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. AFP
Johnny Depp was at Sheffield City Hall for a performance with Jeff Beck on Sunday, as the jury deliberate in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. AFP
Johnny Depp was at Sheffield City Hall for a performance with Jeff Beck on Sunday, as the jury deliberate in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. AFP

Johnny Depp performs with guitar legend Jeff Beck in surprise appearance


Razmig Bedirian
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Two days after lawyers delivered closing arguments in his libel case trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, Johnny Depp travelled to England for a surprise performance with guitar legend Jeff Beck.

The actor appeared on stage with his guitar during the concert, which took place at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, performing a cover of John Lennon’s Isolation alongside Beck. They also performed remakes of the Jimi Hendrix classic Little Wing and the Marvin Gaye song What’s Going On.

It didn’t take long for footage of the performance to take the internet by storm.

“Wasn't expecting this,” one Instagrammer wrote. “I thought he was in court but turns out he's in Sheffield with Jeff Beck.”

“Johnny Depp’s now back doing what he loves the most!” a Twitter user wrote. “Few days after end of the trial, he’s on stage with Jeff Beck singing Isolation.”

Depp’s musical history goes back to before his days as an actor.

As a teenager, he dropped out of high school in Florida to pursue a career in music. His band, the Kids, enjoyed local success and opened for established acts including the Ramones, Iggy Pop and Talking Heads.

The band then moved to Los Angeles, hoping for wider recognition, but soon split. Depp turned to acting, on the behest of his friend Nicolas Cage, making his debut in the 1984 horror A Nightmare on Elm Street.

But even after becoming Hollywood’s rising star, appearing in acclaimed projects such as the 1986 Oliver Stone film Platoon and the 1990 Tim Burton fantasy Edward Scissorhands, Depp wasn’t ready to turn down music.

He first joined glam rockers Rock City Angels in the mid-1980s, and was credited among the writers of their song Mary from their first album Young Man’s Blues. He then went on to form the band P. They broke up after releasing a self-titled album in 1995 on Capitol Records.

Depp has since then collaborated with a number of musicians. He played guitar on two Oasis tracks — Fade Away and Fade In-Out. He has performed with Iggy Pop, his former romantic partner Vanessa Paradis and Aerosmith. He has also been featured on the soundtracks for his films, including Chocolat, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and The Rum Diary.

Scroll through the gallery to see photos from closing arguments in the Depp v Heard trial.

  • The fate of actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is now in the hands of jurors. AP
    The fate of actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is now in the hands of jurors. AP
  • Heard's lawyer Benjamin Rottenborn told jurors in closing arguments that if they believe Depp abused his ex-wife, physically or mentally, 'Amber wins'. AP
    Heard's lawyer Benjamin Rottenborn told jurors in closing arguments that if they believe Depp abused his ex-wife, physically or mentally, 'Amber wins'. AP
  • Depp on a break in between closing arguments. Getty Images / AFP
    Depp on a break in between closing arguments. Getty Images / AFP
  • Depp breaks during closing arguments in the defamation trial he brought against his ex-wife. Getty Images / AFP
    Depp breaks during closing arguments in the defamation trial he brought against his ex-wife. Getty Images / AFP
  • Depp takes a break with Beechy Colclough. Getty Images / AFP
    Depp takes a break with Beechy Colclough. Getty Images / AFP
  • Depp waves to screaming fans on a break. Getty Images / AFP
    Depp waves to screaming fans on a break. Getty Images / AFP
  • Throngs of Depp's fans have gathered outside the Fairfax County Courthouse throughout the six-week trial. Getty Images / AFP
    Throngs of Depp's fans have gathered outside the Fairfax County Courthouse throughout the six-week trial. Getty Images / AFP
  • One morning, Depp said that he would make all his fans pancakes for breakfast. Getty Images / AFP
    One morning, Depp said that he would make all his fans pancakes for breakfast. Getty Images / AFP
  • Heard’s lawyer Benjamin Rottenborn encouraged jurors to read her 'Washington Post' op-ed again. AFP
    Heard’s lawyer Benjamin Rottenborn encouraged jurors to read her 'Washington Post' op-ed again. AFP
  • Heard speaks with her legal team in the courtroom. AFP
    Heard speaks with her legal team in the courtroom. AFP
  • Depp leaves the courtroom during a break. AFP
    Depp leaves the courtroom during a break. AFP
  • Depp's lawyer Benjamin Chew gives closing arguments. AFP
    Depp's lawyer Benjamin Chew gives closing arguments. AFP
  • Spectators listen to Mr Chew give his closing arguments. EPA
    Spectators listen to Mr Chew give his closing arguments. EPA
  • For six weeks, the gallery has been packed with Depp fans. EPA
    For six weeks, the gallery has been packed with Depp fans. EPA
  • Depp listens as his lawyer gives closing arguments. Reuters
    Depp listens as his lawyer gives closing arguments. Reuters
  • Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez gives closing arguments. AFP
    Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez gives closing arguments. AFP
  • Heard leaves during a break in the trial. AFP
    Heard leaves during a break in the trial. AFP
  • Heard’s lawyer Elaine Bredehoft speaks during closing arguments. AFP
    Heard’s lawyer Elaine Bredehoft speaks during closing arguments. AFP
  • Heard speaks with her legal team. AFP
    Heard speaks with her legal team. AFP
  • Depp smirked and raised his eyebrows through much of the closing arguments. Reuters
    Depp smirked and raised his eyebrows through much of the closing arguments. Reuters
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