At the age of 15, Johnny Depp quit high school to focus on his music career. According to reports, he was experiencing difficulties at home due to his parent's divorce and his mother's remarriage, which added step-siblings to the family. Depp established the Kids, a garage band, and relocated to Los Angeles in search of a record label. He played shows and worked odd jobs to make ends meet. The Kids did serve as opening acts for some more well-known bands, including Iggy Pop and the Ramones, despite not finding the success they were hoping for.