Jack White performs a live cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” during a concert in London shortly after Parton’s death is announced. Multiple outlets share video of the performance and highlight that the singer describes the moment as a tribute.
Several sources note that White first recorded “Jolene” with the White Stripes in 2000, when it appeared as a B-side to “Hello Operator,” and later as a live single in 2004. Stereogum adds that “Jolene” became a regular feature of White Stripes live sets, with hundreds of performances before the band broke up. After that, White did not play the song live as a solo artist until this show.
Outlets also reference White’s public reaction online, including a phrase such as “Instant Sainthood” used in connection with Parton, though they differ in how much detail they provide about his past performances versus the immediate concert tribute.
