'Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Seemed Like Zombies on Drugs,' Witness Testifies

TL;DR

Johnny Depp's former bandmate reveals details about Depp's substance abuse and need for professional help.

Transcript

how often do you estimate that you would have communicated with mr depp a lot we were working a lot of music together um we did a film together well he did the film i just helped record some stuff um a lot a lot of time between that era but him and i spent a lot of time from around 2001 until 2015. you know based on your personal observations from ... Read More

Key Insights

• ⌛ Johnny Depp and his bandmate spent a significant amount of time together from 2001 to 2015.
• ❓ Depp occasionally used cocaine but did not excessively abuse drugs.
• ❓ Depp achieved a period of sobriety during the filming of "Lone Ranger" in 2013.

Questions & Answers

Q: How often did you communicate with Johnny Depp during the years you were working together?

We communicated a lot as we were working on music and a film together. It was a significant amount of time between 2001 and 2015.

Q: Did Johnny Depp abuse illicit drugs during the time you knew him?

While I wouldn't use the word "abuse," Depp did occasionally use cocaine to get high, but he preferred not to do it in front of me.

Q: Did Depp's drugs or alcohol use affect the band or their performances?

No, we were all young at the time, and it was just part of our youth. It didn't impact our music or performances.

Q: Did Depp achieve any period of sobriety during the years you knew him?

Yes, around the time he was filming "Lone Ranger" in 2013, he seemed focused and wasn't drinking. He was proud of his sobriety, although he still smoked some weed.

Q: Were you concerned about Depp's health due to his substance abuse?

Yes, I was concerned because he looked and acted different. I didn't want anything to happen to him, but I couldn't get back in there to help.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The bandmate states that he and Depp spent a significant amount of time together from 2001 to 2015, working on music and a film.

• The bandmate confirms that Depp used illicit drugs, mainly cocaine, occasionally, but it wasn't excessive.

• Depp's substance abuse did not impact the band or their music performances.