Watch Jack White Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton With “Jolene” Cover
“Instant Sainthood,” he wrote in tribute to the late star, before reviving the White Stripes live staple for the first time in 19 years
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Dolly Parton, former White Stripes frontman Jack White revived his band's 2000 cover of her hit single "Jolene" during a solo set at London's Eventim Apollo. Parton passed away recently, and White performed the song just hours after the news of her death broke. The performance marked his first time playing "Jolene" live in 19 years, since his final appearance with the White Stripes at Madison Square Garden in 2007.
White posted a video of the cover on Instagram, alongside a photo of Parton with the caption "INSTANT SAINTHOOD." The tribute came from various artists, including Beyoncé, Eminem, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Reba McEntire, and Shania Twain, among others.
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