Johnny Depp opens Instagram account; releases cover of John Lennon's 'Isolation'
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In less than 12 hours, Johnny Depp had a following of 1.5million users in his official Instagram account.
It seems as if the quarantine has officially convinced Hollywood actor Johnny Depp to join Instagram.
On the evening of April 16, Manila time, Johnny opened and posted a photo on his official social media account with the username, “@johnnydepp.”
For his first post, Johnny is seen sitting on a wooden bench surrounded by candles.
“Hello everyone… filming something for you now… gimme a minute,” he wrote for his caption.
But that's not all.
A few hours later, Johnny returned with an eight-minute IGTV video in which he discussed the global coronavirus pandemic and even announced that he will release a cover of John Lennon's song, “Isolation.”
He said in the video, “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.
“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.”
He then asked his followers to take the time to be creative despite the self-isolation.
“We cannot and must not succumb to shutting down and giving in to what feels like hellish quarantine monotony.
“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.”
This then led to the Hollywood actor to discuss his musical endeavors and that he has been recording an album over the past few years with his “all-time guitar heroes,” Jeff Beck.
On the social media site, he said that there's no better time to release the cover of the Beatles legend.
“The profundity of his lyrics seem to Jeff and me especially fitting for what's happening right now.
“The song's about isolation, fear, and the existential risk to our world, so we wanted to give the song to you.
"We truly hope in our own little way, it helps you get through these unusual times that we're expecting even if it's just to help pass the time as we endure isolation together.”
You may listen to Johnny and Jeff's cover of “Isolation” in all major streaming services.
Welcome to Instagram, Johnny!
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