{"id":2056,"date":"2025-10-15T09:13:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=2056"},"modified":"2025-10-15T09:13:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:13:48","slug":"patti-smith-revives-her-legendary-lyric-in-london-as-depp-takes-the-stage-12-words-one-encore-and-a-standing-ovation-that-shook-the-palladium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=2056","title":{"rendered":"Patti Smith Revives Her Legendary Lyric in London as Depp Takes the Stage \u2014 12 Words, One Encore, and a Standing Ovation That Shook the Palladium."},"content":{"rendered":"

Patti Smith Marks \u2018Horses\u2019 50th Anniversary with Special London Performance Featuring Johnny Depp<\/span><\/h2>\n

Patti Smith delivered a memorable performance in London as part of her ongoing 50th anniversary tour celebrating her landmark 1975 album Horses<\/em>. The singer-songwriter was joined on stage by actor and longtime collaborator Johnny Depp for a rendition of her anthem People Have The Power<\/em> at the London Palladium on Sunday, October 12.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depp appeared during the encore, taking up guitar alongside Smith\u2019s daughter, Jesse Paris Smith, who accompanied the performance on keyboards. The moment drew loud applause from the audience, especially when Smith introduced her guest with a playful nod: \u201cAnd Johnny? And Johnny Depp? The original Johnny,\u201d referencing a lyric from her track Land \/ Horses<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

A History of Collaborations<\/span><\/h3>\n

The appearance marks another chapter in the ongoing artistic connection between Smith and Depp. Earlier this year, Depp made a surprise appearance at the People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith<\/em> tribute concert in New York, performing Dancing Barefoot<\/em> alongside Alison Mosshart of The Kills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their collaborative history stretches back over a decade. In 2010, Depp joined Smith and Pearl Jam\u2019s Eddie Vedder at the Voices for Justice Rally in Little Rock, performing People Have the Power<\/em>. He later contributed guitar and drums to Smith\u2019s 2012 album Banga<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrating an Iconic Album<\/span><\/h3>\n

The current tour features Smith performing with members of her longtime band, including original Horses<\/em> musicians Lenny Kaye and Jay Dee Daugherty, along with Tony Shanahan, who has been part of her lineup for three decades.<\/span><\/p>\n

Released in 1975, Horses<\/em> has earned a lasting legacy in music history. It received the Charles Cros Award, was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, and entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2021. The album also ranked 12th on NME\u2019s list of the greatest records of all time. In August, Smith announced a special 50th anniversary reissue featuring previously unreleased material, including the track Snowball<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour Continues Across Europe and the U.S.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Following the London dates, Smith will continue the anniversary tour across Europe and North America. Upcoming performances include stops in Brussels, Oslo, Paris, and across major U.S. cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upcoming dates:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

OCTOBER<\/strong><\/span>
15 \u2013 Brussels, Cirque Royale<\/span>
16 \u2013 Brussels, Cirque Royale<\/span>
18 \u2013 Oslo, Sentrum Scene<\/span>
20 \u2013 Paris, The Olympia<\/span>
21 \u2013 Paris, The Olympia<\/span><\/p>\n

NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/span>
10 \u2013 Seattle, The Paramount Theatre<\/span>
12 \u2013 Oakland, The Fox Theatre<\/span>
13 \u2013 San Francisco, The Masonic<\/span>
15 \u2013 Los Angeles, Walt Disney Concert Hall<\/span>
17 \u2013 Chicago, The Chicago Theatre<\/span>
21 \u2013 New York City, The Beacon<\/span>
22 \u2013 New York City, The Beacon<\/span>
24 \u2013 Boston, The Orpheum Theatre<\/span>
28 \u2013 Washington D.C., The Anthem<\/span>
29 \u2013 Philadelphia, The Met<\/span><\/p>\n

As Patti Smith continues to honor the legacy of Horses<\/em>, her performances remain a testament to the enduring power of music, collaboration, and artistic freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n