Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck Team Up for a Jukebox‑Style Album
Hollywood icon Johnny Depp and rock legend Jeff Beck are hitting the shelves together, releasing a 13‑track version‑of‑everything collection called 18 on July 15.
How Two Superstars Collide
- They’ve jammed across several UK venues over the past two weeks, sharing stages, smiles and a few inside jokes.
- Depp’s home in France turned into a spontaneous studio where the duo ejected old-school Motown classics and laid down breezy Beach Boys covers.
- Beat, in a casual chat, told Reuters, “It’s like you’ve pulled a record from a store and bounced between genres in a flash.”
Tracks that Spark Interest
Beyond covers, the album mixes in two fresh originals from Depp, who leads his own band Hollywood Vampires. One standout song pays tribute to actress‑inventor Hedy Lamarr.
Beck reflected on their creative process: “We didn’t plan an architecture; we just added songs we liked. Depp’s distinctive voice lets him explore tracks he might otherwise skip.”
Battle‑Night Legal Victory
Just weeks before the release, Depp secured a jaw‑dropping $10 million in damages (about S$13.9 million) after a Virginia jury ruled that his ex‑wife, Amber Heard, defamed him. The judge also slashed Heard’s own award to $2 million, a figure she’s set to appeal.
Depp, in a heartfelt moment, described the verdict as a restoration of “his life.”
Beck’s Bridge to Joy
Speaking from the sidelines of a blue plaque event honoring late guitarist Jimi Hendrix at the London Hard Rock Hotel, Beck mused, “I hope I’ve offered a bit of understanding and closeness, and kept the fun alive for him.”
Why It Matters?
With the belt of new tracks and the lofty drama of legal triumphs, both artists remind us that music and personal battles can intersect for heartfelt, folksy storytelling.
