Johnny Depp's Music Super Group Reels in Paul McCartney & Dave Grohl For New Album
by Brock Wilbur
August 08, 2015
Johnny Depp has promised he's not making music a second career -- in fact, he hates the idea that people want to see him play guitar just because they like his movies -- but his latest move feels very much like he's taking on the role of a rockstar.
When the Mortdecai star isn't busy making movies of questionable quality, he's been playing guitar with his new band, a super group called Hollywood Vampires that features Depp, his Dark Shadows co-star, rocker Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith's Joe Perry. They formed as a tribute to the original Hollywood Vampires, who formed at the Los Angeles' famed Rainbow Bar & Grill in the early '70s.
Even though the new Hollywood Vampires are already loaded with an all-star lineup, Depp and company managed to add to their entourage with even more famous guests for their first real album, which is currently available for pre-order on iTunes. (Just promise you won't buy it simply because you like Edward Scissorhands.)
The album, mostly comprised of covers from The Doors, Pink Floyd and -- shockingly -- Alice Cooper, features guest appearances from the Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl, Paul McCartney, Slash, Perry Farrell, Kip Winger and AC/DC's Brian Johnson. There’s even a spoken word section narrated by the recently deceased Christopher Lee.
Sales from the release are being donated to charity, so we won't share our honest review of the music itself, but let’s just say a lot of Depp's original compositions revolve around vampire stories.
And unlike Depp, there are a few bands that are fronted by actors, and those stars are probably A-OK with you coming out to watch them play shows. In fact, here are five actor-musicians whose tunes are slightly less about covering cool songs with famous friends and more about, you know, the music, man.
1. Jared Leto -- Thirty Seconds to Mars
Leto and his brother Shannon formed the band back in 1998. It originally started as a collaboration between the two, before they expanded to a four-piece and settled on their current name. They've blown up so much that the actor now alternates between major tours and big superhero turns. We just hope they don’t cover the Steve Miller Band's "The Joker" anytime soon.
2. Zooey Deschanel -- She & Him
We all know Zooey Deschanel loves to sing, so it came as no surprise when she and M. Ward formed She & Him in 2006 after Ward heard the actress croon in the movie Elf. They've done three albums of original compositions, an album of classic covers and a Christmas album. Yes, really. Elf forever!
3. Hugh Laurie -- Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band
The House actor moonlights as a pianist with a New Orleans-style blues group that tours the world. Since 2006, he's also appeared in Band From TV, which is a super group of actor-musicians who perform only for charity. See, Depp, maybe if you announce that charity aspect first, we’d have more patience for your vampire indulgences.
4. Steve Martin -- Steep Canyon Rangers
Comedian Steve Martin has been strumming the banjo since he was 17-years-old. He originally used the instrument as part of his standup, but the routine later evolved into Martin's very own bluegrass hits with the band Steep Canyon Rangers. In fact, he’s been nominated for six Grammy Awards and has taken home five. Another notable bluegrass musician-slash-comedian is Ed Helms from The Office, whose group The Lonesome Trio released their debut album back in April.
5. Ryan Gosling -- Dead Man's Bones
He's handsome, he's a good actor and, yes, we can even add musician to the list. Gosling and his friend Zach Shields -- who met when Gosling was dating McAdams and Shields was dating her sister Kayleen -- formed the indie-rock band Dead Man's Bones in 2007. The track "My Body's A Zombie For You" features the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s Children's Choir – and it is a way better song than any actor-band deserves to churn out.
So that's a whole set of actor-musicians who aren't annoyed by you enjoying their work! Then again, Depp has always seemed to have a distaste for Hollywood. See what we mean in the flashback video below.
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NEW HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES (ALICE COOPER, JOHNNY DEPP) ALBUM UNVEILED
BY EMILY
AUGUST 5, 2015
Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry have unveiled details of their all-star Hollywood Vampires album.
The trio of legends will be releasing their tribute to the original Hollywood Vampires on September 11 this year. The incredible tracklist boasts the likes of Dave Grohl, Slash, Perry Farrell, Sir Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Robbie Krieger, Zak Starkey, Brian Johnson and Kip Winger, and features an intro recorded by Sir Christopher Lee, prior to his passing.
Pre-order the album here , and check out a trailer for the release below. Keep scrolling to see the full list of names set to appear on the record, and let us know what you think in the comments!
Hollywood Vampires tracklist:
1. The Last Vampire
2. Raise The Dead
3. My Generation
4. Whole Lotta Love
5. I Got A Line
6. Five to One/Break On Through
7. One/Jump Into The Fire
8. Come And Get It
9. Jeepster
10. Cold Turkey
11. Manic Depression
12. Itchycoo Park
13. School’s Out/Another Brick in The Wall pt.2
14. Dead Drunk Friends
The Last Vampire:
Narration: Sir Christopher Lee
Keyboards and Sound Design: Johnny Depp, Bob Ezrin and Justin Cortelyou
Raise The Dead:
(Johnny Depp, Bruce Witkin, Tommy Henriksen, Alice Cooper, Bob Ezrin, Rob Klonel)
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Background Vocals: Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen, Bob Ezrin
My Generation:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Drums: Zak Starkey
Background Vocals: Tommy Henriksen,
Whole Lotta Love:
Vocals: Brian Johnson, Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Walsh, Johnny Depp,
Orianthi, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Harmonica: Alice Cooper
Drums: Zak Starkey
Bass: Kip Winger
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Backing Vocals: Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen
I Got A Line:
Vocals: Alice Cooper, Perry Farrell
Guitars: Joe Walsh, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr.
Bass: Kip Winger
Background Vocals: Perry Farrell, Tommy Henriksen, Bob Ezrin
Five to One/Break On Through:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Robby Krieger, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr.
Farfisa: Charlie Judge
Bass: Bruce Witkin
One/Jump Into The Fire:
Vocals: Alice Cooper, Perry Farrell
Guitars: Robby Krieger, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Dave Grohl
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Keyboard: Bob Ezrin, Bruce Witkin
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Come And Get It:
Vocals: Paul McCartney, Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Perry, Johnny Depp
Piano: Paul McCartney
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr.
Bass: Paul McCartney
Background Vocals: Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Abe Laboriel Jr., Bob Ezrin
Jeepster:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen,
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Background Vocals: Bob Ezrin
Cold Turkey:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Background Vocals: Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen
Manic Depression:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Walsh, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Zak Starkey
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Piano: Bob Ezrin
Itchycoo Park:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Background Vocals: Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen, Bob Ezrin
School’s Out / Another Brick In The Wall pt.2:
Vocals: Alice Cooper, Brian Johnson
Guitar: Slash, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Neal Smith
Bass: Dennis Dunaway
Background Vocals: Kip Winger, Bob Ezrin
Dead Drunk Friends:
(Johnny Depp, Bruce Witkin, Tommy Henriksen, Alice Cooper, Bob Ezrin)
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Johnny Depp, Bruce Witkin,
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Piano: Bruce Witkin, Bob Ezrin
Background Vocals: Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin, Bob Ezrin
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Watch Paul McCartney, Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper Rock Out on "Hollywood Vampires" Album
by Yahoo Music News
The star-studded Hollywood Vampires will release their debut album September 11th.
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