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Meeting in Erfurt - 16th / 17th of December 2023
This weekend, Neala, Jill and I from Team DeppsVampires met for the first time "in real life". We were also joined by Clara, who kindly invited us to Erfurt, and Tanja. We had a great time with Ega-Park, Skully's Christmas party on Discord and at the Erfurt Christmas market. We enjoyed chatting a lot about Johnny and his music colleagues and eating pizza while watching Johnny movies. Hope to see you again soon.
(Susanne - December 2023)
"Trip to Zurich" - 9th of December 2023
written by Jill
The idea of traveling to Zurich to see Tommy came one day before. I had to go ALONE cause my sister had to work,
I had NO hotel, NO ticket for "This is Rock" and
I didn't tell my MOM that I was leaving Germany.
But I did it anyway cause I had the hope to meet Tommy... and I had success!
When I arrived at the venue I only saw three Skully-Fans, who I quickly didn't see anymore. It was cold and raining, I started to feel uncomfortable and I was losing hope. But luckily two men who had three free tickets noticed that I needed one. So now I was able to go to the concert and see Tommy on stage, I could hardly believe my luck!
The show was incredible and so was Tommy. At the end of the concert, I went in search of him. To be honest, I didn't really know where to look and after twenty minutes I had already given up hope. I was leaning at the hotel wall as I suddenly saw Tommy coming across the street. But guess what...I didn't dare to stop him. I started to getting desperate. But because all good things seemed to be with me that day, he came out after a while and I still managed to hug him, take a photo and exchange a few words. He was so lovely and kind and I was just overwhelmed. After that I quickly went to the central station. It took me over seven hours to arrive at home, I was tired but it was really worth it and I felt asleep...still over the moon.
The saddest concert - Banska Bystrica - 20th of July 2023
Wednesday was hectic in the office, a thousand things still had to be finished. Nevertheless, I kept an eye on social media all the time. So far no official statement about the canceled concert in Budapest. Hope everyone is fine and no one is sick. 1:30 a.m. we are in the car.
Almost 10 hours later I am alone at the amphitheater. I go to the festival site via this specially newly built road. Cars line the roadsides.
I wonder where the official parking lot for all the people is here. A group of tough-looking security people is standing in front of the gate and is having a discussion. Caterers lug stuff back and forth. I wonder where the buses and tracks are? And where are the super fans? It doesn't matter, different countries, different approaches. When I see that you can go in, I take a look too.
It's quite a mess there. Lots of beer kegs, barriers and cars. Everywhere is cleared. I sit down in the first row and watch what's going on. I've never had the opportunity to look behind the scenes anywhere. I wonder why there are no instruments there yet. It's getting later, I'm getting nervous. Shouldn't everything be finished slowly?
Suddenly one of the few other fans is restless, says something loudly in Slovak and types on the cell phone. Something's wrong here. Maybe start later? Is someone sick?
I check my email and it's 11:51 so a good hour ago the organizer canceled. What's going on? I am anxious.
Over time, I realize what will -NOT- happen today. I don't have a chance to be on this tour anymore. I won't hear Alice Cooper sing. I won't be able to try to catch a pick from Tommy. Don't see any of the solos live anymore. Don't take a shaky photo of Johnny Depp.
I'm crying in the car like I haven't been crying for a long time (fortunately I'm alone).
(Susanne)
"A dream come true" Stuttgart 15th of July 2023
written by Silke
Endless times I have imagined how this meeting with Johnny, Alice, Joe and Tommy would probably go and now it finally happened, July 15, 2023 - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle - Stuttgart.
Aaron Perry was the first to make me smile. He matched IDs at the entrance and asked me how to pronounce my name (Silke) - he said that in Germany women have beautiful names.
While waiting, there was definite tension in the air. Some told about previous meetings - the others (like me), were extra excited again. In the backstage area we lined up and one by one the fans were let in and I could guess from their facial expressions after the meet & greet what an unforgettable experience was about to happen to me. After the young girl in front of me entered, my excitement increased immeasurably. An indescribable feeling to be only moments away from meeting its stars. "Don't cry now."
Finally, a security waved me inside. With my heart pounding, I entered, turned the corner and immediately saw Alice, who held out his hands to me. I felt his leather gloves, looked him in the face and said that I had already been to the concert in Munich and it was just fantastic, which put a smile on his face. He then hugged me and it was just a great feeling to be so close to him.
After that Joe came and I greeted him and told him that I think his song "You can't put your arms around a memory" is beautiful and I really like his voice and he should sing more often. Joe smiled at me and thanked me before hugging me as well.
And suddenly Johnny was standing in front of me...
It was a weird moment, even though I knew I was going to meet him, suddenly everything felt so surreal. After a few seconds I caught myself and found my speech again. I first thanked him for all the joy he gives me and for being able to put a smile on my face even in bad times. I told him that I had a bracelet for him that I gave to Aaron. It says "Never give up" on it - because he never gave up either and I admire that about him. He pulled me into a tight hug and gave me a kiss on my right cheek. I can't describe how that moment felt - it was just wonderful. This sincere affection towards me and of course towards all the other fans....
I then pulled up my right sleeve of the T-shirt and proudly showed him my tattoo - a portrait of Sweeney Todd. Johnny looked at it with enthusiasm and said "that's the best tattoo I've ever seen". I was shocked, in a positive way, but left standing there with my mouth open. He immediately called out to Alice, Joe and Tommy that they really needed to see it and they were all thrilled. He then signaled to the photographers that this moment absolutely had to be captured in a photo and leaned over to my tattoo and touched my arm. I tried to smile, but notice that I started to shake.
After a few photos were taken, I turned back to Johnny with shaking knees. I said to him that I was so excited, whereupon he took my hands and hugged me one more time and gave me a kiss on my left cheek. I can't describe what I felt, yet this hug really calmed me down a lot, so I felt more secure again.
After these wonderful moments, Tommy was now standing there grinning broadly and asked how I was doing. I told him that I found his Instagram Live videos really awesome, whereupon he grinned even more. I think he realized that I was no longer capable of any witty communication. Finally, he also hugged me before the photographer called out that now the group photo would still take place. So I finally stood between Johnny and Joe and was just overjoyed.
As a farewell, Johnny hugged me again and said into my ear "You are an angel". Now I was sure that I had arrived in heaven. I said that he was too and thanked him again for everything before I finally had to leave the location. As I turned around one last time, I saw that Johnny was still smiling after me.
In hindsight, it still feels like a dream - a beautiful, unforgettable dream come true.
Those minutes gave me, and still give me, infinite strength and I am infinitely grateful to the Hollywood Vampires for giving fans the opportunity to experience this.
"Tommy wore my shirt on stage" - Marostica - 2. Juli 2023
written by Alessia (Italy)
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