Dolly Parton 2014 at Glastonbury, England.
Photo: Getty Images, Ian Gavan. All rights reserved.
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It is an exceptional story. At 76, Dolly Parton was honored to be one of 17 nominees for Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Whereby “rock” is now a broad spectrum. For 2022 there are also musicians on the list who could also be described as “foreign genre”. Lionel Ritchie, Duran Duran or Eminem, for example. But exactly for the reason – lack of expertise as a rocker – the country legend said thank you.
While she’s flattered, Parton shared on social media. According to her own feeling, however, she “does not have the right” to fight for the jury’s votes in the selection there. “I hope the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame understands this and is willing to consider me again – if I’m ever worthy.” The nomination inspired me to hopefully put out a great rock ‘n’ roll album in the future. What I always wanted to do!”
With world hits like “Jolene”, “I Will Always Love You” or “9 to 5”, Parton stands for the classic segment of country music. She always acted as an independent singer/songwriter in this traditional male domain. Excursions into rock ‘n’ roll have not been her thing so far. And THAT is exactly what Steve Albini wants to change immediately.
The busy producer, who brings a colorful bouquet of skills with him through his work with Nirvana, PJ Harvey, Jarvis Cocker or old warhorses like Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, joined the debate via Twitter. “Dolly Parton, do you like analog recording technology?” he asked out of the blue. In our opinion, Rick Rubin – or Moses Schneider – would also be suitable for this job.
Anyway, studio wizard Albini threw his (cowboy) hat in the ring. It seems competent and variable enough to follow Dolly Parton’s tentative farewell to the Hall of Fame with a kicking album. “My husband is a total rock ‘n’ roll freak and always encouraged me to do one,” she writes. “Anyway, I wish all the nominees good luck and thanks again for the compliment. rock on!”
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