Questions
Who is in Hollywood Vampires?
The core lineup is Alice Cooper (vocals, harmonica, rhythm guitar), actor Johnny Depp (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Aerosmith’s Joe Perry (guitars, vocals), and Tommy Henriksen (guitars, keyboards, vocals).
When was the band formed?
Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry formed Hollywood Vampires in 2012, though they did not perform live until September 2015.
Where does the name Hollywood Vampires come from?
It comes from The Hollywood Vampires, a celebrity drinking club that Alice Cooper formed in the 1970s. The band took the club’s name for their supergroup.
Who was in the original 1970s drinking club?
The original Hollywood Vampires club reportedly included John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Keith Moon of The Who, and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, alongside Alice Cooper.
What was the point of the original club?
Formed during Cooper’s heavy-drinking years, the club’s reported mission was to drink until no one could stand up.
How many albums have they released?
They have released two studio albums, Hollywood Vampires (2015) and Rise (2019), plus a live album, Live in Rio (2023).
Which famous musicians guest on their records?
The albums feature guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh, Zak Starkey, and Christopher Lee, among others.
When and where did they play their first live show?
They debuted at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on September 16 and 17, 2015.
Did they ever play a huge festival?
Yes. Just after their debut shows, they performed at Rock in Rio on September 24, 2015.
Have they done any tribute performances?
They performed a tribute to Motorhead’s Lemmy at the Grammy Awards in February 2016.
Did anything go wrong on tour?
Joe Perry reportedly collapsed on stage on July 10, 2016, but returned to touring on July 22. Johnny Depp suffered an ankle injury in 2023 that forced tour dates to be rescheduled.
Did they ever play a historic venue?
Their 2023 tour finale took place on July 30, 2023, at Bethel Woods, the site of the original Woodstock festival.
Who are the touring musicians backing the band?
Touring members have included Glen Sobel on drums, Chris Wyse on bass, and Buck Johnson on keyboards and guitars.
