Dolly Parton led a supergroup in a rousing rendition of Jolene at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame gala on Saturday (Nov 5), which inducted its most eclectic group of legends in years in an ode to rock's spirit.
The country queen and rap agitator were joined by rapper Eminem, pop futurists Eurythmics, smooth rocker Lionel Richie, confessional lyricist Carly Simon and enduring rock duo Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in entering the music pantheon.
"I'm a rock star now!" yelped Parton as she took the stage, fists in the air.
The 76-year-old had tried to decline the prestigious honour because she didn't feel rock enough – "I didn't understand at the time that it's about a little more than that," she said with her infectious smile.
Artistes including P!nk and Brandi Carlile gathered to perform Dolly classics including 9 To 5, before Parton returned to the stage in a stunningly body-con outfit dripping in chains.
The icon then jammed out on a crystal-encrusted electric guitar to debut her new rock song, which included a mean solo from Parton herself.
"I've still got rock and roll down in my country soul/ and I'll be rockin' it til the cows come home," she belted. – AFP
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