It was supposed to be just another guitar showcase. But what unfolded onstage at an ordinary high school theater in Anaheim looked more like a fever dream from the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll.

It was supposed to be just another guitar showcase. But what unfolded onstage at an ordinary high school theater in Anaheim looked more like a fever dream from the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll.

Picture this: Alice Cooper growling into the mic, Marilyn Manson swirling in his usual Gothic madness, Steven Tyler screeching into the stratosphere, and Johnny Depp — yes, Captain Jack Sparrow himself — wailing on guitar, all joining forces for an explosive rendition of The Beatles’ “Come Together.”

And yes, it happened. On a Tuesday night. In a high school auditorium.

The event was a celebration of Duesenberg Guitars, but what the crowd got was a rock supernova. Depp, platinum-blonde and eerily cool on stage right, played with a confidence that made it clear: he’s not just an actor moonlighting in music — he’s the real deal.

Tyler, decked out in scarves and swagger, brought his signature Aerosmith howl to the Beatles anthem. Alice Cooper, ever the showman, prowled the stage like it was a dark cathedral. And Manson? Equal parts chaos and charisma, he turned the mic stand into a weapon of pure theatrics.

The result? One of the most unexpected and unforgettable live collaborations in recent memory. Fans lucky enough to witness it haven’t stopped talking — or posting shaky, awe-struck clips online.


“You could feel the floor vibrating,” one attendee said. “It was like the ghosts of classic rock possessed a school auditorium.”

The supergroup’s chemistry was shockingly tight. Depp didn’t miss a beat, driving the rhythm with raw, bluesy licks while the others built layers of vocal fire over him. When the final chorus hit, the crowd was already on their feet — stunned, grinning, and completely unprepared for what they’d just seen.