Johnny Depp joins Instagram, releases cover of Lennon’s song

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Johnny Depp has joined Instagram and released a cover of Beatles singer John Lennon’s 1970 song ‘Isolation’.

His debut post appeared on Thursday morning, showing the actor sitting on a wooden bench, surrounded by candles. “Hello everyone… filming something for you now… gimme a minute,” the caption said.

Four hours later, Depp returned with an eight-minute-long IGTV video, in which he discussed the global coronavirus pandemic and announced the release of the cover.

 

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Hello everyone… filming something for you now… gimme a minute

A post shared by Johnny Depp (@johnnydepp) on Apr 16, 2020 at 7:12am PDT

In the video, Depp revealed that he has never felt a reason to join social media until now. “Now is the time to open up a dialogue as the threat of this invisible enemy has already caused immeasurable tragedies and enormous damage to people’s lives,” Depp said.

“I feel we need to try to help each other throughout these dark times, these trying times – for those we love, for our community, for ourselves, for the world and for the future.”

 

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Collaboration with my dear friend @jeffbeckofficial . Link in Bio

A post shared by Johnny Depp (@johnnydepp) on Apr 16, 2020 at 11:05am PDT

Depp encouraged his followers, now amassing over 1.6 million, to take the time in self-isolation to be creative. “We cannot and must not succumb to shutting down and giving in to what feels like hellish quarantine monotony,” Depp said.

“Create something today that will benefit yourselves and others tomorrow. Do anything you think could be of use to brighten someone’s day. Draw, read, paint, think, learn, make a film on your phone, play an instrument if you play; if you don’t, learn.”

Depp discussed his own musical endeavours and that he has been recording an album over the past few years with former Yardbirds guitarist and one Jeff Beck. Depp figured there was no better time to release their cover of Lennon’s singer.