They Said I Could Never Do It—Johnny Depp Sets the Stage on Fire with a Jaw-Dropping Bowie ‘Heroes’ Cover That Fans Say Bowie Himself Would Have Loved

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  • November 10, 2025
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If you thought Johnny Depp’s only talent was acting, think again, because this video shows him delivering a rocking cover of Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ that fans are saying the man himself would have loved. Depp performed the cover as part of a New York gig with his band, the Hollywood Vampires, and with the video having racked up hundreds of thousands of views in a matter of days, it’s clear the internet can’t get enough of it.

Looking uncannily like his Pirates of the Caribbean character Jack Sparrow, Depp clearly has no problem taking center stage with the band, and he steps up to the mic with the confidence of someone who has been on the global stage for many years. His rugged, rocked-up vocals suit the song incredibly well too, and as a big Bowie fan myself, I have to say that this cover surpasses expectations!

The YouTube comment section is always a goldmine for hearing the reactions of fans to videos like these, and Depp’s fanbase certainly hasn’t disappointed in this sense. “Bowie would be proud…Johnny’s voice really works with this song,” praised one fan, while another described Depp as “smooth, sexy, powerful and talented.” The Captain Sparrow resemblance didn’t go unnoticed in the comment section either, with one viewer quipping “so basically Johnny Depp is Jack Sparrow in real life.”

Given the quality of this live cover, few fans will be surprised to learn that this was not the first time that the Hollywood Vampires (which also feature Alice Cooper and Joe Perry) had tackled the song. The video below shows the band nailing the song in the studio, with Depp, of course, looking super cool as he delivers his emotive vocal parts.

Whether or not you were already aware of Depp’s talents as a musician, we hope that over the course of reading this article you have come to realize what a multi-talented man he really is. To cover any Bowie song is no small feat, but Depp and his Hollywood Vampires bandmates make it look easy.

Johnny Depp has proven once again that his talents extend far beyond acting, delighting fans with a cover of Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ that’s taken the internet by storm. His unique blend of charisma and vocal prowess has left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

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