He's already had an epic few years but Sam Fender had a night he'll never forget on Wednesday when he had a few drinks with Johnny Depp in Newcastle, right as the A-lister was waiting for the verdict of his defamation case with ex Amber Heard.
And, in turn, the North Shields hero made one of his fan's night after they waited outside to meet him.
Pirates of the Caribbean legend Johnny had already caused a real stir on Tyneside earlier in the day, when it was confirmed he is set to join music icon Jeff Beck on stage at Sage Gateshead on Thursday night. That news saw the remaining tickets for the show fly out within minutes and then there was an unexpected surprise for drinkers at The Bridge Tavern when they spotted Johnny.
