Steve Perry Tapped to Appear on Dolly Parton’s Rock Album
Dolly Parton is moving forward on that rock album she’s been talking about. The newly inducted member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame dropped a few interesting names she’s invited to appear on the album. One of those names? Steve Perry.
According to Ultimate Classic Rock, Parton said Perry will be singing with her on a cover of the Journey power ballad “Open Arms.” Perry seemingly confirmed the news via If Dolly says it’s true, then it must be true… her voice is amazing!
-Steve Perryhttps://t.co/jei2oQzE3U
If Dolly says it’s true, then it must be true… her voice is amazing!
— Steve Perry (@StevePerryMusic) November 8, 2022
-Steve Perryhttps://t.co/jei2oQzE3U
Ultimate Classic Rock added, “Parton also mentioned Steven Tyler and said she’ll be doing ‘Elton John’s song,’ though she didn’t clarify a specific title or whether John would be singing with her.” Additionally, Parton said she’s been reaching out to artists herself instead of going through publicists saying, “I send a message myself because I figure they don’t need to get that through somebody else. … I’m excited to do it, I really am. I think it’s gonna be a good album.”
Parton has some lofty goals for the album. She previously covered Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” on her 2002 album Halos & Horns. However, she wants to re-record the track telling Pollstar, “I’m going to redo that really on the money. I did it kind of bluegrass-style when I did it; but when I do the rock album, I’m going to actually re-record it – and do it more true to the regular record. I’m trying to see if Robert Plant might sing on it. Maybe Jimmy Page might do the pick-up part on it.”
Rock Hall 2022: Complete Setlist from the Induction
Duran Duran
Duran Duran was inducted by Robert Downey Jr. The band’s set included “Girls On Film,” “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Ordinary World.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Inductees Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor and Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran speak onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
Benatar and Giraldo were inducted by Sheryl Crow. Their set included “All Fired Up,” “Love Is A Battlefield” and “Heartbreaker.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Neil Giraldo and Pat Benatar perform onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Judas Priest
Priest was inducted by Alice Cooper. The metal band’s set was “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’,” “Breaking the Law” and “Living After Midnight.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Inductees Ian Hill, K. K. Downing, Rob Halford, Scott Travis, Les Binks and Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest pose in the press room during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Lionel Richie
Lenny Kravitz did the honors of inducting Richie. For his set, Richie performed three songs: “Hello,” “Easy” and “All Night Long (All Night).” Richie was joined by special guest Dave Grohl on guitar for “Easy.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Inductee Lionel Richie and Dave Grohl perform onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Eurythmics
U2’s The Edge was tapped to induct the Eurythmics into the Rock Hall. The duo’s set featured “Would I Lie to You?,” “Missionary Man” and “Sweet Dream (Are Made of This).”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics perform onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Eminem
Eminem was inducted into the Rock Hall by friend and mentor Dr. Dre. The rapper’s set featured six songs and two special guests: “My Name is,” “Rap God,” “Sing for the Moment” with Steven Tyler, “Stan” with Ed Sheeran, “Forever” and “Not Afraid.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Steven Tyler and inductee Eminem perform onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Dolly Parton
Parton was inducted into the Rock Hall by Pink, who later sang “Coat of Many Colors” with Brandi Carlile. “9 to 5” was performed by Sheryl Crow and the Zac Brown Band, while Parton performed her highly teased rock song aptly named “Rockin'” with the Zac Brown Band.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Inductee Dolly Parton speaks onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
