Johnny Depp shocked concert-goers in Sheffield when he joined pal Jeff Beck on stage to perform a rendition of Isolation

Johnny Depp fans 'want to cry' as he gives surprise UK performance amid Amber Heard trial

Onlookers at a Jeff Beck gig in Sheffield were stunned on Sunday night when Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance with his guitar.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 58, took to the stage in the Steel City as Beck continued his current European tour and fans took to social media to share their joy.

According to amazed onlookers, Depp - who is currently embroiled in a huge legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard - sang his cover of Isolation, which was originally a John Lennon song and was released by Depp and Beck in 2020.

The tune has recently re-entered the charts amid the actor's on-going case with Heard, which is set to be decided on Tuesday.

Taking to Twitter to share a clip of the performance, one user wrote: 'Just been to see Jeff Beck at Sheffield City Hall, he had a surprise special guest, Johnny Depp!!'

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Another gushed: 'The fact that Johnny Depp is in Sheffield makes me want to cry!!!!! Im off on a road trip,' while a third said: 'Johnny is an absolute mad man…leaves court Friday..playing a gig in Sheffield UK Sunday.. with Jeff Beck..mind blown #JohnnyDepp'

A fourth was just as shocked at his cameo, writing in block capitals: 'JOHNNY DEPP IS IN SHEFFIELD.'

Depp has dabbled in the music industry for a while and was previously involved in Alice Cooper's side project band called The Hollywood Vampires.

He played the guitar in the band and has worked with Beck on music throughout lockdown.

His appearance in Blighty would have surely been a welcome distraction amid his highly publicised court case with his actress ex.

Depp is suing Heard for defamation over a Washington Post op-ed she wrote about the alleged domestic violence she suffered, although she did not name her ex-husband.

He is demanding more than £38 million in the case, claiming that the domestic abuse allegations have caused irreparable damage to his career and reputation.

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He denies ever physically or sexually assaulting Heard and insists it's he himself who is a victim of domestic violence at her hands.

The Aquaman actress has filed a countersuit against the star and is seeking almost £78 million in damages after claiming a former attorney of Depp, Adam Waldman, falsely accused her of fabricating events against the actor.

The case began on April 11 before final statements were given on Friday. The jury is now deliberating the outcome. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033