The Wild Ride of Johnny Depp: A Life of Art, Chaos, and Comebacks

1. The Boy with a Broken Guitar

Before he ever touched Hollywood, Johnny Depp was just a troubled boy from Owensboro, Kentucky — a kid with a guitar and a lot of pain. His family moved frequently, and his childhood was chaotic. At 15, he dropped out of school to pursue music. Acting wasn’t even part of the plan — it was more like a lucky accident.