Hollywood Vampires Breathe New Life Into Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ (And Why It Works)

When Hollywood Vampires dropped their cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in 2019, they weren’t just paying tribute to a fallen legend. They were making a statement about the enduring power of rock solidarity. This supergroup, featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry, transformed Bowie’s 1977 synth-driven anthem into a guitar-heavy rock monster that hit fans right in the chest.
The timing couldn’t have been more poignant. Recorded after Bowie’s death in 2016, the …