With PHOTO GALLERY Story by DONNA BALANCIA and Photos by MELANY SIRKEDJIAN – HOLLYWOOD — Johnny Depp and Gene Simmons took to the stage at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood to jam for charity on Sunday night.
The two played “School’s Out,” “Deuce,” and “Rock And Roll All Night,” with Depp dressed in white shirt with vest and Simmons wearing a blue-and-skull collarless shirt.
Others joining the all-star jam were Extreme, which reunited for several songs at least, including their classic “More Than Words.”
During the evening, representatives of Mending Kids and human success stories resulting from the Mending Kids charity took the stage to talk about the importance of its mission. Mending Kids is a group that performs reconstructive surgery on underpriviliged children around the world.
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Leading up to Depp and Simmons who hit the stage as the last act of the night, there was plenty of entertainment.
Gilby Clarke was a fun master of ceremonies while anchoring the music for the evening. The night started off with a rousing rendition of “It’s Only Rock N Roll,” by The Rolling Stones and “Pump It Up,” by Elvis Costello.
Debby Holiday brought it, with her sassy version of the Rod Stewart and The Faces’ classic “Stay With Me.” Holiday was the surprise powerhouse of the evening.
The audience was a “Who’s Who” of Rock N Roll and celebrity with Christine Devine of Fox News; Ralph Saenz of Steel Panther; Danish Prince Mario-Max and the it couple Jo Hilton and Dr. McCoy Moretz.
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Thank you for posting Donna. It was an awesome night. I got more pictures backstage with Gilby.
Thanks Romina! It definitely was a great night! Gene Simmons’ voice is so strong and your friend Gilby was a super MC.