Johnny Depp accepts MTV Generation Award and plays guitar with The Black Keys–new photos!

The photo at left shows Johnny Depp on stage at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, California tonight as he accepted the Generation Award from Aerosmith rock-god pals Steven Tyler and Joe Perry; to see a larger version of the photo of Johnny at the microphone, CLICK HERE, and to see a different photo of his acceptance remarks, CLICK HERE. “This is quite an amazing honor,” Johnny told the crowd. He added a self-deprecating joke: “It’s like the get-out-of-the-business award — you’ve done too much.”

Johnny then grabbed his guitar and jammed with The Black Keys, much to the delight of the audience. To see photos of Johnny being given his award, CLICK HERE and HERE, and to see photos of Johnny playing guitar, CLICK HERE and HERE.

The Zone thanks taba, humiliatedgrape and Theresa for sharing photos; you can read more about Johnny’s appearance at the MTV Awards on the Zone’s News & Views forum and the Pit General Discussion forum.