JANUARY 24: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) (L-R) Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper attend MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Aerosmith at West Hall at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Rich Fury/GettAlice Cooper says bandmateJohnny Depp’s defamation trial withAmber Heardwasn’t top of mind on the Hollywood Vampires' recent tour.As Cooper, 75, spoke withVultureabout the tour, he said he “never watched a moment of” Depp’slive-televised Virginia trialthat found Heard liable for defamation in regards to her 2018 op-ed about coming forward with abuse allegations.Theverdict was reachedon June 1, 2022, while Depp, 60, was overseas touring with musician Jeff Beck in the U.K. (Beck laterdied in January.) They’ve since reached a settlement and dropped their appeals, and Heard, 37, paid Depp $1 million in damages.“Not at all. If you talk to Johnny about it, it was something that happened,” Cooper said, when asked if he ever felt “hesitancy” to tour with Depp.“He was just like, ‘Yeah, yeah, what’s the next song?’ For Johnny, it was one of those things where … you can’t say it got blown out of proportion, but I don’t know why they would televise the proceedings, right?” Cooper added. “It’s because of the fame of both people.“Cooper said he did not recall discussing the trial while on tour.“I don’t think it was ever mentioned on the tour because nobody cared. I never watched a moment of the trials,” he said. “It was so blown out of proportion. It was such a Hollywood thing.“Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper from Holllywood Vampires perform at the Pinkpop festival on June 17, 2023 in Landgraaf, Netherlands.Didier Messens/Redferns"I knew Johnny was gonna win because how many people haveother exes literally on their side testifyingfor him? That never happens,” Cooper added. “I turned it right off and said, ‘Well, you know, Johnny will weather this storm and when he’s onstage, he’s our guitar player.’ “Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Depp spent the summer touring with the Hollywood Vampires, which consists of him, Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen. A source told PEOPLE in June that thePirates of the Caribbeanstar celebrated his birthday with his bandmates while on the road in Istanbul, Turkey.“There was no big grand party. No blast off. He celebrated in Istanbul on his birthday. He had a dinner with his bandmates,” the source said at the time. “It was an intimate dinner in Istanbul, where they were playing.”The Hollywood Vampires, consisting of American actor Johnny Depp (L), rock artists Alice Cooper (R) and Joe Perry (not seen) gives concert at the Life Park Istanbul on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkiye.Erhan Sevenler/Anadolu Agency via GettyThe source added that Depp was “really prioritizing his health in this phase of his life” after hefractured his anklein May, leading Hollywood Vampires toreschedule three performancesto the end of July.“He’s 60. He’s on tour. He’sdirecting a movie. He can’t do what he was doing at 20 years old,” the source told PEOPLE in June. “He’s taking care of himself. Everything in moderation.“The day before Depp’s birthday, the band shared a video onInstagramof fans at Bucharest’s Romexpo arena in Romaniasinging “Happy Birthday” to the actorat Cooper’s urging. Hollywood Vampires later wrapped their summer tour, which spanned performances across Europe and the U.S., with aperformance in Bethel, New York, on July 30.
JANUARY 24: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) (L-R) Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper attend MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Aerosmith at West Hall at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Rich Fury/Gett
Rich Fury/Gett
Alice Cooper says bandmateJohnny Depp’s defamation trial withAmber Heardwasn’t top of mind on the Hollywood Vampires' recent tour.As Cooper, 75, spoke withVultureabout the tour, he said he “never watched a moment of” Depp’slive-televised Virginia trialthat found Heard liable for defamation in regards to her 2018 op-ed about coming forward with abuse allegations.Theverdict was reachedon June 1, 2022, while Depp, 60, was overseas touring with musician Jeff Beck in the U.K. (Beck laterdied in January.) They’ve since reached a settlement and dropped their appeals, and Heard, 37, paid Depp $1 million in damages.“Not at all. If you talk to Johnny about it, it was something that happened,” Cooper said, when asked if he ever felt “hesitancy” to tour with Depp.“He was just like, ‘Yeah, yeah, what’s the next song?’ For Johnny, it was one of those things where … you can’t say it got blown out of proportion, but I don’t know why they would televise the proceedings, right?” Cooper added. “It’s because of the fame of both people.“Cooper said he did not recall discussing the trial while on tour.“I don’t think it was ever mentioned on the tour because nobody cared. I never watched a moment of the trials,” he said. “It was so blown out of proportion. It was such a Hollywood thing.“Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper from Holllywood Vampires perform at the Pinkpop festival on June 17, 2023 in Landgraaf, Netherlands.Didier Messens/Redferns"I knew Johnny was gonna win because how many people haveother exes literally on their side testifyingfor him? That never happens,” Cooper added. “I turned it right off and said, ‘Well, you know, Johnny will weather this storm and when he’s onstage, he’s our guitar player.’ “Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Depp spent the summer touring with the Hollywood Vampires, which consists of him, Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen. A source told PEOPLE in June that thePirates of the Caribbeanstar celebrated his birthday with his bandmates while on the road in Istanbul, Turkey.“There was no big grand party. No blast off. He celebrated in Istanbul on his birthday. He had a dinner with his bandmates,” the source said at the time. “It was an intimate dinner in Istanbul, where they were playing.”The Hollywood Vampires, consisting of American actor Johnny Depp (L), rock artists Alice Cooper (R) and Joe Perry (not seen) gives concert at the Life Park Istanbul on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkiye.Erhan Sevenler/Anadolu Agency via GettyThe source added that Depp was “really prioritizing his health in this phase of his life” after hefractured his anklein May, leading Hollywood Vampires toreschedule three performancesto the end of July.“He’s 60. He’s on tour. He’sdirecting a movie. He can’t do what he was doing at 20 years old,” the source told PEOPLE in June. “He’s taking care of himself. Everything in moderation.“The day before Depp’s birthday, the band shared a video onInstagramof fans at Bucharest’s Romexpo arena in Romaniasinging “Happy Birthday” to the actorat Cooper’s urging. Hollywood Vampires later wrapped their summer tour, which spanned performances across Europe and the U.S., with aperformance in Bethel, New York, on July 30.
Alice Cooper says bandmateJohnny Depp’s defamation trial withAmber Heardwasn’t top of mind on the Hollywood Vampires' recent tour.
As Cooper, 75, spoke withVultureabout the tour, he said he “never watched a moment of” Depp’slive-televised Virginia trialthat found Heard liable for defamation in regards to her 2018 op-ed about coming forward with abuse allegations.
Theverdict was reachedon June 1, 2022, while Depp, 60, was overseas touring with musician Jeff Beck in the U.K. (Beck laterdied in January.) They’ve since reached a settlement and dropped their appeals, and Heard, 37, paid Depp $1 million in damages.
“Not at all. If you talk to Johnny about it, it was something that happened,” Cooper said, when asked if he ever felt “hesitancy” to tour with Depp.
“He was just like, ‘Yeah, yeah, what’s the next song?’ For Johnny, it was one of those things where … you can’t say it got blown out of proportion, but I don’t know why they would televise the proceedings, right?” Cooper added. “It’s because of the fame of both people.”
Cooper said he did not recall discussing the trial while on tour.
“I don’t think it was ever mentioned on the tour because nobody cared. I never watched a moment of the trials,” he said. “It was so blown out of proportion. It was such a Hollywood thing.”
Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper from Holllywood Vampires perform at the Pinkpop festival on June 17, 2023 in Landgraaf, Netherlands.Didier Messens/Redferns
Didier Messens/Redferns
“I knew Johnny was gonna win because how many people haveother exes literally on their side testifyingfor him? That never happens,” Cooper added. “I turned it right off and said, ‘Well, you know, Johnny will weather this storm and when he’s onstage, he’s our guitar player.’ "
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Depp spent the summer touring with the Hollywood Vampires, which consists of him, Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen. A source told PEOPLE in June that thePirates of the Caribbeanstar celebrated his birthday with his bandmates while on the road in Istanbul, Turkey.
“There was no big grand party. No blast off. He celebrated in Istanbul on his birthday. He had a dinner with his bandmates,” the source said at the time. “It was an intimate dinner in Istanbul, where they were playing.”
The Hollywood Vampires, consisting of American actor Johnny Depp (L), rock artists Alice Cooper (R) and Joe Perry (not seen) gives concert at the Life Park Istanbul on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkiye.Erhan Sevenler/Anadolu Agency via Getty
Erhan Sevenler/Anadolu Agency via Getty
The source added that Depp was “really prioritizing his health in this phase of his life” after hefractured his anklein May, leading Hollywood Vampires toreschedule three performancesto the end of July.
“He’s 60. He’s on tour. He’sdirecting a movie. He can’t do what he was doing at 20 years old,” the source told PEOPLE in June. “He’s taking care of himself. Everything in moderation.”
The day before Depp’s birthday, the band shared a video onInstagramof fans at Bucharest’s Romexpo arena in Romaniasinging “Happy Birthday” to the actorat Cooper’s urging. Hollywood Vampires later wrapped their summer tour, which spanned performances across Europe and the U.S., with aperformance in Bethel, New York, on July 30.
source: people.com
