Johnny Depp, is a legend known not just for his acting but also for his deep connection to music. He recently took to the stage at London’s O2 Arena in a surprise appearance alongside rock legend and his Hollywood Vampires bandmate, Alice Cooper. The moment was part of a heartfelt tribute to Black Sabbath’s frontman and heavy metal pioneer, Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away a few days earlier on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. The sold-out crowd witnessed a touching and emotional performance dedicated to the man whom Alice fondly called ‘a beloved character in rock.’
Alice Cooper pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne
During his recent performance in London, Alice Cooper paused his regular performance to address the audience and pay his respects to his longtime friend and fellow rock legend, Ozzy Osbourne who passed away recently. He was seen wearing a T-shirt with Ozzy’s image, and he spoke about the global impact of Ozzy’s passing and referred to him as a ‘lifer’ in the world of rock music.
Alice Cooper then introduced a special performance of Black Sabbath’s classic hit Paranoid as a tribute to the late icon, Ozzy Osbourne. That is when, in a surprising turn of events, Johnny Depp walked onto the stage, guitar in hand, much to the delight of the crowd, he joined Alice for the performance. Fans went wild and cheered loudly seeing him on the stage.
Johnny Depp’s surprise appearance at Alice Cooper’s London concert
Lately, Johnny Depp has been relatively low-profile. His fans have been waiting to see him and he has finally returned. This time he took to the stage to honour the late legend, Ozzy Osbourne. Johnny has deep passion for music and his recent gesture shows the respect he holds for the veteran artist, Ozzy. As a member of Hollywood Vampires, Johnny has performed with Alice Cooper numerous times. Their bond, which is both personal and musical, added an emotional weight to the tribute they performed.
Together, Johnny and Alice played Paranoid, one of Black Sabbath’s most iconic songs. Alice raised his fist to the sky at the end of the performance, marking a powerful farewell gesture to Ozzy. Fans who were attending the concert were visibly moved by the energy and respect shown on stage by the duo, to the rock superstar, Ozzy Osbourne.
Fans and rock legends have been paying tribute to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne
The London tribute was one of many across the globe that have been made in the loving memory of Ozzy. At Wembley Stadium, the Oasis reunion concert also featured a tribute to Ozzy. Liam and Noel Gallagher dedicated their performance of Rock N Roll Star to him, the duo was seen playing in front of a giant image of Ozzy projected on the screen.
Other tributes poured in from rock legends like Elton John, Gene Simmons, and younger artists like Yungblud. Actor and metal fan, Jason Momoa also posted a heartfelt message remembering Ozzy. As per reports, Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, is planning a private family burial at their estate due to her own health issues.
It was a historic night for Alice Cooper
Apart from the heartfelt tribute, the concert was also significant for Alice Cooper himself, as he celebrated the release of The Revenge of Alice Cooper, his first album with the original Alice Cooper band since 1973. After the tribute to Ozzy, Depp stayed on stage to perform School’s Out alongside original bandmates Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith, and Michael Bruce. The night was a powerful blend of music, memory, and tribute, fans are still mesmerised by it.
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