Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp launched their cowl of the Velvet Underground’s monitor “Venus in Furs.”
The take seems on the duo’s collaborative album 18, set to reach on July 15. You’ll be able to hear the tune down under.
After having labored collectively on a Hollywood Vampires monitor in 2019, they found they had been “musical soulmates” and launched into their very own album challenge. Among the many 11 cowl variations are two authentic songs, each written by Depp.
“When Johnny and I began enjoying collectively, it actually ignited our youthful spirit and creativity,” Beck mentioned when the LP was introduced. “We might joke about how we felt 18 once more in order that simply turned the album title, too.” He added: “I haven’t had one other inventive accomplice like [Depp] for ages. He was a significant drive on this document. I simply hope individuals will take him severely as a musician as a result of it is a laborious factor for some individuals to simply accept that Johnny Depp can sing rock ’n’ roll.”
When the actor-turned-musician’s high-profile court docket case towards ex-wife Amber Heard ended final month, he instantly joined Beck as a particular visitor for the remaining dates of the rock icon’s European tour, performing a number of tracks together with their authentic piece “This Is a Music for Miss Hedy Lamarr.”
Hollywood Vampires chief Alice Cooper beforehand famous Depp was a “killer” guitarist, saying: “There’s a film referred to as Chocolat and he performs this gypsy guitar participant. He does all this Django Reinhardt stuff – and it’s actually him. It’s not anyone enjoying for him. Joe Perry heard that, and he referred to as up and mentioned, ‘Can I get guitar classes from you?’ In order that’s how good Johnny is.”
Take heed to Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp Cowl ‘Venus in Furs’
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