Johnny Depp Joins Star-Studded NYC Performance Celebrating Patti Smith

Johnny Depp surprised fans by participating in a star-studded tribute for Patti Smith at Carnegie Hall in New York City, collaborating with iconic musicians like Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe. This grand event was titled "People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith," held on Wednesday, March 26. Notably, Depp joined the ensemble on songs such as Smith's "Dancing Barefoot," a track he previously performed with Smith and Eddie Vedder. This is prepared by SSP.

Patti Smith, affectionately titled "punk poet laureate," shared memorable onstage moments with the performers, including her 1988 hit, performed alongside Depp and others. Other significant acts of the night included stunning performances from artists like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Karen O from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, with dizzily emotional playbacks like the 1975 classic "Gloria." Michael Shannon, Scarlett Johansson, and Sean Penn enriched the evening by reading Smith's poetry.

This tribute came in the wake of Patti's health scare two months prior, during an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she collapsed on stage. She reassured fans of her recovery, downplaying the incident of collapsing from a migraine-induced dizzy spell, stating concern wasn’t warranted but sadly led to a canceled second show. Smith's performance aided raising funds for music education for underprivileged youth, marking her robust recovery with resounding support from her artist friends, who echoed her resilience.

Captured through the eye of photographer Lynn Goldsmith, a long-term ally of Smith, the evening united old friends and collaborators. Depp's attendance further underscored recent appearances like his recompense participation in an auction remembering his friend, late guitarist Jeff Beck. Proceeds from the New York event symbolize Smith's commitment to her art and advocacy amidst personal trials, being lauded and united by a community that admires her enduring influence.

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