Heavy metal icon Rob Halford got to meet and sing with the country diva Dolly Parton at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he was pumped. After the performance, he was over the moon and said he was a total fanboy. They even did a song together for Dolly’s new album called Rockstar, which came out on November 17.
An Epic Collaboration
Rob stated that he was asked to join Dolly Parton in making a song for her album, which was just in the planning stages, and he agreed. The song was made and is one of Dolly’s favorites on the whole album. They even had Nikki Sixx and John 5 from Mötley Crüe playing guitar. Dolly shared with Rob that their voices together made the song extra special.
The song, “Bygones,” is making waves. Loudwire says the “metal god” and the “queen of country” sound fantastic together, creating a catchy and soaring chorus. Vulture even called Dolly a “Judas Priestess” and hailed it as a headbanger of a track. When the song dropped in June, it rocked to number one on the Mediabase Classic Rock Songs chart. Rob is thrilled with the response, and recording together was a dream come true for him.
Rob’s Remarkable Journey
Born in Britain, Rob Halford has shown he’s truly incredible. In 2022, he and his Judas Priest bandmates received Musical Excellence honors from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Back in 2010, they clinched a Grammy for Best Metal Performance with “Dissident Aggressor.”
Fans affectionately call Rob the “Metal God” for his leather, studs, tattoos, and iconic stage motorcycle rides. At 72, he’s a revered figure in the scene, known for his unmatched vocal talent across his impressive 50+ year career.
Heavy Metal and Meows
Rob Halford isn’t just about roaring guitars and headbanging. His softer side emerges on social media, where he showcases his love for felines. A devoted supporter of Los Angeles’ Kitten Rescue, he donates signed shirts and merchandise featuring cat and metal artwork to aid the volunteer-run nonprofit.
In a metal-worthy move, he named a group of stray kittens after Judas Priest songs, igniting a fundraising success for Kitten Rescue. His charitable efforts, alongside other rock legends, helped raise over $160,000 at the 15th Annual Fur Ball Charity Event. It’s no surprise that Dolly Parton saw Rob Halford as the purrfect duet partner for her venture into rock.