Alice Cooper’s Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Took a Wild Turn When Johnny Depp Walked Onstage
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Alice Cooper didn’t let the passing of Ozzy Osbourne go unrecognized. During a sold-out concert at London’s O2 Arena on July 25, Cooper, donning an Osbourne T-shirt, led a powerful tribute to the late rock legend just days after his death was announced. But midway through the band’s thunderous cover of Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid," the crowd roared as a familiar face joined the celebration: Johnny Depp, according to a People report.
The 62-year-old actor and guitarist casually strolled onstage with a guitar in hand, linking up with Cooper for the second half of the song. Together, they tore through the Sabbath classic with all the dark energy and swagger the moment demanded.
From Hollywood to Heavy Metal
Depp isn’t a stranger to Cooper’s stage. The two have played together for over a decade in the rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires, alongside Aerosmith’s Joe Perry and guitarist Tommy Henriksen. Still, the surprise reunion caught fans off guard and gave the Osbourne tribute an emotional boost that fans won’t soon forget.
Cooper closed the song with a fist raised high, saluting Ozzy to thunderous applause. “Everybody, let's say goodnight to Ozzy,” he told the crowd, who erupted into chants of “Ozzy! Ozzy!”
One Last Song, One Last Salute
Depp stuck around for one more number, joining original Alice Cooper bandmates Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith, and Michael Bruce for a raucous rendition of "School’s Out," adding a final exclamation point to a night full of nostalgia, emotion, and pure rock energy.
Speaking earlier that day on Planet Rock, Cooper reflected on Ozzy’s legacy. “He was a very beloved character in rock,” he said. “Even though you know it's coming... what a shock to the system.”
As tributes pour in from across the music world, Cooper’s message rang clear: Ozzy may be gone, but his spirit will keep storming stages and shaking speakers for years to come.
