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Darryl Hall, John Oates Legal Battle: What This Means for Touring 

It doesn’t appear that Darryl Hall and John Oates will be touring together anytime soon as the world-renowned duo is currently in the midst of a legal battle.

Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates earlier this month in a Nashville court, citing his bandmate, as well as Aimee J. Oates and Richard Flynn as defendants. According to the Associated Press , Hall wants to halt Oates — as well as his co-trustees Aimee and Flynn — from selling their share of Whole Oats Enterprises LLP to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC. The ladder, a music publishing company, has owned a “significant interest” in the duo’s music catalog over 15 years, the outlet reports. Hall claims the sale would violate a business agreement with Oates.

In order to close the Primary Wave transaction, Hall requested a temporary restraining order against Oates, which was granted the following day. On November 30, a hearing is set to consider extending the restraining order.

While further details regarding the sale have not been revealed, a judge temporarily blocked Oates’ sale while legal proceedings are in process. The complaint notes that the case will ultimately be decided in a confidential arbitration process. Hall’s attorney told People that this is a “private dispute” and “is not a matter of legitimate public interest, although the parties are well known.”

So, what does this mean for touring?

While Hall and Oates played seven shows in 2022, they haven’t performed together at all this year. They last played a gig in Laughlin, Nevada on October 22, 2022. This could end up being their final concert together, as a legal battle and restraining order doesn’t bid well for touring.

In a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone , Hall said that they aren’t a duo, but instead “we are two people that run a band,” noting that their relationship is “more like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.” Nonetheless, Hall and Oates, who have remained partners for 50 years, produced 29 Top 40 hits and eight platinum records throughout their career, making waves in the industry with timeless tracks like “Maneater,” “Out of Touch,” and “Rich Girl.”

However, just a week after filing the restraining order, Hall performed hits from the pair’s catalogue on Thanksgiving Day at the Tokyo Garden Theatre in Japan, Variety reported. This may mean that while Hall and Oates may not be seen on stage together, they could still tour separately. While music lives on, partnerships don’t always last forever.

Neither musician has publicly commented on the ongoing lawsuit.

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We’re here to sort of “Make Your Dreams Come True.”

In 2023, Daryl Hall and John Oates are going on tour — just not together.

From May 24 through June 9, Daryl Hall and the Daryl’s House Band are taking off on an eight-concert tour that includes stops in Montclair, NJ on May 24, Port Chester, NY on June 7 and Atlantic City, NJ on June 9.

His bandmate, John Oates will play five spring shows in California, Nashville and Chicago from April 13 through May 25.

At the time of publication, none of Oates’ shows are scheduled to take place in the Northeast.

No word on whether either Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will appear at each other’s shows either.

With that being said, if you want to see half of Hall and Oates — Hall or Oates — here’s everything you need to know.

Daryl Hall 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar including all tour dates and venues for Hall’s eight 2023 concerts can be found below.

John Oates 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar of all John Oates tour dates is listed below.

Daryl Hall new music

Hall went old school in 2022 and dropped the rare double album.

“Before After,” comprised of 30 tracks, features Hall’s signature classic sound — the indefinable center between pop and rock.

If you want to hear the double album in its entirety, you can find “Before After” here .

John Oates new music

Last year, Oates dropped just one song — the sensual single “Pushin’ A Rock” that sounds like it could fit in a playlist next to “She’s Gone,” “Maneater” and “Rich Girl.”

In 2023, Oates went a bit more downtempo. Thus far in this young year, he’s released just one song, the ballad “Disconnected.”

You can hear both songs here .

’80s stars on tour in 2023

You wouldn’t believe it but over stars who made their name in the ’80s are on the road this year.

Rather than list them all, here are our five favorite you won’t want to miss live in the next few months.

•  The Cure

•  Kenny Loggins

•  The B-52s

•  Rick Springfield

Want to see which other ’80s icons are out and about? Check out our list of the 107 biggest ’80s stars on tour in 2023 here .

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Hall & Oates are a pop-rock duo from Philadelphia, U.S., formed in 1970. The band has released 18 full-length albums that have spanned their remarkable 40 year career.

The sensational duo met when separately performing at a band competition in Philadelphia, Hall with his band The Temptones, and Oates with his band The Masters. Weirdly enough gunfire rang out from two rival gangs and seeking safety, the pair jumped into a service elevator, and it didn’t take long for the duo realise their similarities and their joint attendance at Philadelphia’s Temple University. The duo then shared a number of apartments together and the name derived from “Hall & Oates” which was written on their mailbox.

Around this time the pair got the attention of Tommy Mottola, who became their manager and secured a contract with Atlantic Records. The early releases of Hall & Oates show an ironing out of their sound, finding out what worked and what didn’t and defining themselves by that sound, which drew from folk, soul, rock and pop influences. Working with producers Arif Mardin and Todd Rundgren on the early albums “Whole Oates” (1972), “Abandoned Luncheonette” (1973), and “War Babies” (1974) they removed many of the folk elements, and despite big name producers the band achieved on limited commercial success.

The late ‘70s brought a more rock-incorporated style into Hall & Oates’ blue-eyes soul, however the new sound didn’t pay off until the duo’s heyday from 1980-1985, where the band enjoyed its greatest commercial and artistic success. In April 1984 the Recording Association of America announced that Hall & Oates were the most successful duo in rock history, surpassing The Everly Brother by earning a total of 19 platinum and gold awards. Songs like their biggest hit single “Maneater”, “Private Eyes” and “You Make My Dreams” ensured the pair remained in and around the top of the charts and increased in popularity.

The band then went on to release another handful of albums with varying success and continue to tour to the day. Hall & Oates have released a mind-boggling 18 full-length studio albums, 11 live albums and have a no less than 27 ‘greatest hits’ albums, compiling their best songs. In 2014 the duo were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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“Down in front!” The house lights had just been turned off and a white arch of LEDs framed the stage in blinding white. The young girls in front of us had the audacity to stand up for the headliners and the guy beside me wasn’t having it. He yelled at them a few more times before they finally gave in. Luckily for them (and the rest of us who were there to have a good time) they didn’t have to sit for long. A few seconds later Daryl Hall and John Oates took the stage with their 6-piece band and people finally found their feet. I’m sure there were those who stubbornly sat in protest, but majority ruled and 90% of the audience were on their feet for the entirety of the Hall & Oates set, which was actually kind of funny, given that it was the most mellow set of the whole evening.

Having seen Hall & Oates perform at the 1stBank Center a couple years ago, I thought I knew what to expect. I have fond memories of that performance, with the exception of hating the venue. We were crowded together in rows of folding chairs on the floor of the arena with no room to move or dance. I also remember the show starting and ending way too early. In fact, I think it was almost over by 9:00pm, which just happened to be their starting time at Red Rocks. That being said, the show started out much the same. “Maneater” opened things up before Daryl addressed the crowd, and then they went right into “Out of Touch”. Being outside at Red Rock was so much better than being cramped into that corporate events center up north. It helped that the opening acts had really warmed things up as well. I don’t even know if there was an opening act last time. The setlist diverge a bit from there on out, but “Say It Isn’t So”, “Las Vegas Turnaround”, “She’s Gone”, and “Sara Smile” were all common denominators.

John Oates had shaved his trademark porn stache in favor of a pencil-thin goatee, but he still rocked the curls. Daryl Hall had aged quite a bit, but he hid the years behind long blonde hair and big sunglasses. They both looked much younger than 68 and 69 years old. Appearances aside, they sounded much like they did when they were rockin’ the airwaves through the 70’s and 80’s. The main set lasted about an hour and it was jam packed with classics spanning a career from 1973 – 1984. They knew better than to indulge themselves in newer material. The audience was there for the hits. The songs recalled a time long past, but the music didn’t sound dated at all. “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” might have gone on a little long, and the Charles DeChant-led sax jam session might have drifted a little too far into dentist-office jazz territory, but that just provided enough time to go grab one last beer before the first encore.

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Saturday 28th October. Hall and Oates. The O2, London. So it’s the fourth gig in four nights for me and I am beginning to wane. Luckily, Chris Isaak has blasted the cobwebs away with a charismatic performance that rolled back the years for me.

I am really looking forward to this as I saw Hall and Oates back in the day and it is still up there with one of the best gigs I have been to and there are over 700 to choose from.

Unfortunately, tonight will not be regarded in quite the same esteem. One of the positively surprising aspects I have noticed about the O2 is that despite its size the sound is usually very good. Given the great show that Chris Isaak had just put on with crystal clear sound I am at a loss what happened in the interval.

From the very first notes something wasn’t right. Often it can take a couple of songs for the soundman to make the adjustments of a venue once its filled with people but it was if there hadn’t been any sound check. The vocals were too low in the mix, the sound was muddy, and lacked clarity, there was unintentional feedback throughout, strange clicking noises and a nasty hiss on the quiet moments. The problems were not limited to front of stage as Daryl Hall was keeping remarkable self-restraint as he was beset with problems from the monitors on stage. He spent most songs gesticulating to the stage sound guy to expand the sound, make it punchy and raise the levels. The guitar tech got it in the ear every time he changed guitars.

This distraction couldn’t help but impact his performance. Whilst professional throughout, this must have had an effect. Hall is unbelievably 71 years old and Oates is 69 and both look amazing. Their back catalogue is the songbook of my generation with a plethora of hits throughout the eighties. You all know them. To keep it fresh they had changed the arrangements on some of these which didn’t always work for me and I think some of that is in part to Hall not being able to make some of those notes any more but they compensated with the rest of the band delivering the ensemble harmonies.

To add to the sonic mess on stage there were also a couple of video and lighting glitches which didn’t help. Only when Hall got behind the grand piano did we have some clarity of sound. It’s a real shame as it did take the edge off the night. You can’t fault too much with their personal performance and there were many singalong moments but the lasting memory will be of a show let down by the techies. Still it was nice to hear two of my favourites tunes back to back with ‘She’s Gone’ and ‘Sara’s Smile’ played again.

Till the next time, keep on rockin y’all

Hall and Oates is arguably one of the greatest bands of the 20th century. With their special blend of rock, pop and soul, which has been categorized as "blue-eyed soul," they have managed to stay relevant for decades.

Having recently been inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Hall and Oates have cemented themselves as rock icons.

Seeing Hall and Oates in concert should be on the list for any serious rock fan. You will be blessed with their greatest hits from the 70s and 80s, as well as a few gems that weren't radio hits. Rest assured, whether you are a casual or die-hard fan you will not be disappointed! If you are able to do so, Hall and Oates should be seen in a "smaller " venue. Their show at The Majestic Theater In San Antonio was amazing even from the upper balcony. The acoustics were amazing! Hall and Oates neither have nor do they need a lot of trappings in their shows. You will not get a distracting light show or a stream of costume changes. What you will get is a solid show from two amazingly talented men and the band that has backed them throughout the years.

This is the third time in three years I have seen Hall & Oates--prior to that it was about 30 years ago. While they put on a great show, they have a HUGE catalog of music and they won't get through them all, so you might not hear your favorites, which is what happened to me this time. (Love "One on One") Their big hit "I Can't Go for That" is NOT one of my favorites, and they turned this into about a 20 minute jam. Some might have been thrilled, not me. That is not to say I didn't have a great time at the show. Their opening acts; Kandance Springs was fair IMO. However, their other act, Train--just WOW. I knew a few of their songs, no particular opinions, but they put on a HELL OF A SHOW! Pat Monahan was energetic, worked the hall to huge success and made me a fan. They treated their time onstage like the headliner, sang a new song coming out in two weeks, and later joined Hall & Oates during their set. If you are a H&O fan and haven't seen them in years, do go and see them. I don't mind hearing new music, I just wish they'd play more of their songs, perhaps play a bit longer?

Had excellent seats for the show via the presale on Tears For Fears web site. I had never seen Tears for Fears before, but was on my bucket list to do so. Lighting and sound was superb. Their voices , song selection were spot on. I only wish they could have sung more. The band was really into it, and seemed to very much enjoy and appreciate the crows. As for Hall and Oats, I have to say , the songs were at a much slower tempo than the norm. I realize that live music is somewhat different than the album, I get it. However, it was way off for me. Daryl Hall embellishes a good bit. I think he likens himself to a soul singer. Perhaps he always has been and I am just not in touch. John Oates is always amazing , his voice has held up well. It's funny though, they always seem to be at odds onstage from time to time. John will say something and then Daryl will contradict him. I've been to three of their concerts in the past and have noticed that. Certainly did not ruin it for me. Anyway if you are a hard core fan, then I am sure you will enjoy it.

Daryl Hall & Paul Oates, modern day icons of blue-eyed soul who achieved huge success in the 80's with their expert blend of pop, soul and rock. Now just as iconic as ever, their set at Latitude 2014 drew massive crowds of all ages from across the festival site to the band on the main stage.

Beginning with fan favourite 'Maneater' the crowd claps proudly above their heads without prompt from the duo as they watch on in bemusement and play this classic with near perfect precision. Finishing to the sound of monumental applause, Hall thanks the crowd for coming to see them on a beautiful sunny afternoon in the English countryside before running through more of their hits such as 'Out Of Touch' and 'Say It Ain't So'.

The crowd dances beneath the sunshine and the soulful music and await their favourites such as 'I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)' which they sing along proudly. The duo thanks the British audience sincerely before wrapping up with 'You Make My Dreams'. A festival performance that is assured to go down in Latitude's history.

Halls & Oates are one of those bands that just never go out of fashion. To this day, their songs reach many, their lyrics and sound never failing to make dreams come true… see what I did there?

In all seriousness, Daryl Hall and Paul Oates are two legends in the music industry: they are veterans of blue eyed soul and old school pop-rock, a genre that has never quite been as good as when these two were it’s frontmen. From the incredibly catchy and iconic ‘You Make my Dreams Come True’ to the lyrically wonderful ‘Rich Girl’, each song they played was a tribute to the golden era of music past and the entire crowd loved the nostalgic journey that their concert took them to. The band, although they started performing in the 70s, are most famous for their 80s classics, and it was these hits that received the biggest crowd reaction. ‘Private Eyes’ and ‘Maneater’ blew a storm through the crowd and had everyone erupting into cheers and singing along.

As a fan of 40 years this was going to be something special... it never occurred to me that this could end up being special for ALL the wrong reasons.

A lacklustre set, delivered with the panache of a burger seller, this proved to be the concert dissapointment of the last 20 years. The sound quality was appalling and ruined the show. The only instrument that appeared to be at an appropriate level was the saxophone. Without the help of the crowd, singing along to every song it would have been an audible mush.

As the support act, Chris Izaaks, was superb with clear sound we can’t blame the acoustics of the O2 and Twitter seems to be showing that the sound the next night in Dublin was bad too.

It seems that no real care was taken to provide an event service of appropriate quality and I am left to remember back to Hall & Oates on previous visits to gain any resemblance of pleasure.

Left me feeling sad.

Memorable show! The Bridgestone Arena is a great venue, too. Excellent sound and amazing light show during the concert. Darryl and John performed all their big hits (I had forgotten how many there are). The intros and arrangements were updated, but not so much that I couldn't recognize the songs, enjoy them and sing along!

Darryl not only played guitar, but piano, too. He's a very gifted musician who enjoyed the show as much as the audience (estimate 20,000). And Mr. Casual, sax player Charlie, was right on form with his solos.

I highly recommend the show. If you're a H and O fan, you'll love it!

Was great to see the classic duo one more time. The great Darryl Hall remains the quintessential ambassador for Philly pop. John Oates the definitive background vocalist/rhythm guitar man. Timeless songs that take you back. Time catches up to us all, though and Hall is no exception. That outstanding instrument of his is not what it was 5-10 years ago. Still fun though.

With the amazing Trombone Shorty and Sharon Jones, this was a strong show. It was an "oldies" affair, complete with a Chubby Checker appearance!

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Celine dion on living with stiff person syndrome & if she’ll return to tour again, john oates says he has “moved on” amid legal battle with bandmate daryl hall.

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John Oates is speaking out amid his ongoing legal battle with bandmate Daryl Hall , saying he has “moved on” from the experience.

Hall sued Oates last month over Oates’ plan to sell his share of their joint venture Whole Oats Enterprises to Primary Wave Music without the other’s permission. Hall was granted a temporary restraining order against Oates as legal proceedings continue.

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He continued, “I don’t like to live in the past. I make the analogy of what it’s like when you go to a great museum and you’re really excited to go and see all the beautiful paintings or the exhibits or whatever it might be, and then near the end, your feet start to hurt and you say, ‘You know what? I can’t wait to get out of here.’ That’s kind of how I feel about it.”

Hall and Oates formed the duo Philadelphia in 1970. During their peak years of 1974-91 as Hall & Oates, the pair reached the U.S. Top 40 with 29 of their 33 singles charting on Billboard’s Hot 100.

“There was no time for reflection. It was a lot of business demands, a lot of heavy demands… Daryl and I were at the top of the pop world. We had number-one record after number-one record. We were traveling around the world constantly. Everyone thinks that that was probably the high point of my life, but to be honest with you, it actually wasn’t my favorite time.”

He added, “I have moved on. It’s just a matter of living in my present.”

Six of the duo’s singles reached No. 1: “Rich Girl” (1977), “Kiss on My List” (1980), the two 1981 releases “Private Eyes” and “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)”, “Maneater” (1982) and “Out of Touch” (1984). Seven of their albums have been RIAA-certified platinum and six others gold.

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Daryl Hall & John Oates Talk Live Music’s Return: ‘Excitement Is Too Easy A Word’

Daryl Hall & John Oates are betting that a show full of hits may be the perfect musical comfort food to help fans acclimate to big-venue concerts once more.

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The duo — which last performed on Feb. 28, 2020 at New York’s Madison Square Garden — has plans for a 25-date summer tour, opening Aug. 7 in Mansfield, Mass., and including regular HoagieNation festival two nights later in Philadelphia, where Hall and Oates partnered during 1970. Squeeze will be opening through Oct. 1, with KT Tunstall on board for most of the shows.

“Excitement is too easy a word,” Hall told Billboard about the prospect of getting back on the road. “I’m many things. I’m excited about it. I’m apprehensive. I’m nervous. I’m confident. I’m paranoid. I’m everything at once — and when I hit the stage I think it’ll probably be as if I never left.”

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Hall predicts fans will feel the same way in short order. “I actually would use the word rejoicing, like ‘We’re here! We’re back in this again! We can do this!’ I think it’ll be that kind of positive feeling and ecstatic feeling. I think once it starts happening, it’s gonna be great.

“My music tends to make people feel good — even the depressing songs make you feel good,” Hall adds with a laugh. “And the familiarity is a strong point. It adds to the commonality of it and the goodwill and the good feelings.”

Hall, for one, will be shaking off some cobwebs from the shutdown — or, as he terms it, “hibernation.” “Some artists did a lot of writing, a lot of recording — I didn’t do any of that,” he says. “I can’t say ideas didn’t come to me. Of course they did. But I felt like I just needed to shut down and wait for the other side to become apparent, because I thought anything I’d write or do during (the pandemic) would be irrelevant. But now I’m ready to go again.”

Oates, meanwhile, kept himself busy with a variety of projects — including the virtual Song Fest 7908 to benefit Feeding America (which Hall contributed a performance for), contributing songs to a friend’s upcoming feature film and working up material for a possible follow-up to his 2018 solo album Arkansas . “This has been a busy year for me,” he says. “I ended up collaborating with a few different people. It was a good time to work on some different music and try things.”

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But a casualty of the layoff may be plans for a new Hall & Oates album — their first since 2006’s Home For Christmas and first of all-original material since Do It For Love in 2003. The pair began talking about the project during early 2020 but are explicitly “not sure” about it now. “Things have changed,” Hall says. “I’m really not sure what’s going to happen. I don’t know if I’m gonna do a solo record next, or do a (Hall & Oates) record. I don’t actually know, so I’m just gonna shelve that thought and really lock into these shows.”

Oates adds that, “Daryl was talking about recording; He found a producer in Holland, a young guy, he really liked. And then COVID hit and it was over. The whole thing just came to a grinding halt. We will resume at some point with some sort of recording project, but how it manifests itself and who we work with and how we work… who knows. We’ll just have to regroup and see how that’s gonna work.”

Daryl Hall & John Oates upcoming tour dates are as follows: * w/ Squeeze ^ w/ KT Tunstall

August 5 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA *^

August 7 – HoagieNation – TD Pavilion at the Mann – Philadelphia, PA *

August 9 – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH *^

August 11 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theatre – Wantagh, NY *^

August 13 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ *^

August 15 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY *^

August 19 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN *^

August 21 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI *^

August 23 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH *^

August 26 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Tinley Park, IL *^

August 28 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI *^

August 30 – Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul, MN *^

September 1 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO *^

September 18 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD *^

September 20 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater – Tampa, FL *^

September 22 – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, FL *

September 24 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, GA *^

September 26 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Woodlands, TX *^

September 28 – Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX *^

October 1 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA *^

November 6 – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Indio, CA

November 9 – Maui Arts & Cultural Center – Kahului, HI

November 13 – Neal S. Blaisdell Center – Honolulu, HI

December 3 – Foxwoods – Mashantucket, CT

December 4 – Foxwoods – Mashantucket, CT

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Daryl Hall on the ups and downs of duo-dom, his secrets to aging well and hating Jann Wenner

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The five solo albums Daryl Hall has released, starting with “Sacred Songs” in 1980, include two singles that landed in the Top 40. By comparison, Hall and John Oates have had 29 hit songs, making them the bestselling duo of all time — a fact Hall disputes, but more on that in a minute.

Solo albums from singers in hugely popular groups don’t always sell well — for every Phil Collins, there’s a Mick Jagger and a Scott Weiland. Fans seem to almost resent a singer who separates from their band, but also, singers sometimes use solo albums to restlessly explore offbeat sounds.

Hall, for example, has recorded with an array of musicians ranging from King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp to Dave Stewart of Eurythmics and funk guitarist Wah Wah Watson. When he compiled the highlights of those albums for a new solo compilation, “BeforeAfter,” he selected songs specifically “so people would understand that my body of work consists of — hell, all kinds of things,” he said, calling from the kitchen of his London home.

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The 30 songs he compiled include eight from “Live From Daryl’s House,” a web series and TV show he started in 2007 from his home in upstate New York, where he and his band perform with guest stars, including Wyclef Jean, Sammy Hagar, Smokey Robinson, Cheap Trick and the O’Jays. One “Live From Daryl’s House” highlight is his duet with Todd Rundgren on “Can We Still Be Friends.” Hall and Rundgren recently announced a joint tour, starting April 1, which features separate sets from each, and then a few songs performed together.

Daryl Franklin Hohl (he changed the spelling of his last name) grew up in Pottstown, just outside Philadelphia, at a time when the city was flowering into a hotbed of soul music. One Sunday afternoon, when he was performing at a local record hop, rival gangs began shooting at one another, and Hall and his group, the Temptones, hurried to a service elevator where he met John Oates, who was escaping with his group, the Masters. Hall and Oates became friends, then roommates, then bandmates.

Even over the phone, Hall’s self-confidence is palpable. He talked humorously but forcefully about being a young-looking 75-year-old, how he escaped being eaten by a jaguar and why it’s “quite annoying” to be part of a music duo.

While you were compiling “BeforeAfter,” you spent a lot of time with your solo records. Does your solo work have a different character than Hall & Oates? It has to do with the people I worked with. And I worked with some pretty amazing people on those solo records, as I did with Hall & Oates records.

It’s not dissimilar to “Live From Daryl’s House.” It’s different collaborations and combinations of people, but I sort of hold it all. I’m the vortex. I’m in the middle, and it all revolves around me.

On your first solo album, “Sacred Songs” and “Something in 4/4 Time” got radio airplay. But I noticed on one streaming service that of all the songs on the album, the one with the most spins is “ Babs and Babs ,” an almost eight-minute song with no chorus. Does that surprise you? [laughs] No, because it’s an interesting song. It’s not a pop song. None of my songs are — they’re just songs.

“Babs and Babs” is a series of verses. It was about the two sides of your brain, the creative side and the analytical side. Babs and Babs are the right and left lobes, and the song is about the brain talking to itself. I think my audience, especially the audience that likes “Sacred Songs,” appreciate the interesting factor, as opposed to the accessible factor.

Is there an alternate universe where, after you and Robert Fripp work on “Sacred Songs,” you become the singer in King Crimson? There may be an alternate universe. I’ve been in contact with Robert — I’ve never really lost contact — and we’re talking about doing more stuff together, so hahaha.

What does the title, “BeforeAfter,” mean? If you think about it, what is “before after”? It’s now. It also encompasses the fact that the things that happened before affect now, and the things that will happen in the future affect now.

When you were listening to your solo albums, were there songs that made you think, “I forgot how good this is”? That happened a lot. I was just with Dave Stewart in the Bahamas, and we listened to [1986’s] “ Right as Rain ,” which is one of Dave’s favorites from “Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine,” which he co-produced. I’d forgotten how good the production is. And there’s so many songs I could say the same thing about. I guess not only was I on fire, but all the people I was working with were on fire.

Joni Mitchell sings an amazing harmony on “Right as Rain.” How did that come about? I used to know Joni very well. When Dave and I make music, we laugh a lot. On that night, I found out Joni was in town, in London, and asked her to come to the studio and just fool around. She wound up playing drums and everybody was switching instruments. I can picture her singing those background vocals, waving her arms around with a beret on. It was really a magical evening.

When you do “Daryl’s House,” is there a song of yours that guests ask to sing most frequently? A lot of artists want to play “ Rich Girl ” or “You Make My Dreams.” And I always say, “No, you’ve got to go deep. This show is not about the obvious; you have to delve into the catalog.” With “BeforeAfter,” I tried to showcase those songs.

Why aren’t there more duos in music? Is being in a duo harder than being in a group? The truth is that most groups are duos. What are the Rolling Stones? Jagger and Richards. What’s the Who? Daltrey and Townshend. Lennon and McCartney is a little bit of a stretch, because George was in there — but if you watch the [“Get Back”] documentary, it was Lennon and McCartney. All duos. The most common thing in music is a creative partnership, especially one formed as kids, as a two of us against the world kind of thing.

So maybe Hall & Oates aren’t the bestselling duo of all time. Maybe it’s the Beatles. I used to say that. People would say “You’re the bestselling duo of all time,” and I was like, “We’re just another band. You’ve given me the wrong appellation.”

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Is there a mystique about duos? Whatever the mystique is, I don’t like it. John and I call our touring company Two-Headed Monster, because it is that. It’s very annoying to be a duo, because people always say, “Oh, you’re the tall one, you’re the short one. You’re the one that sings, you’re the one that doesn’t sing.” You’re always compared to the other person. It works with comedy entities, like Laurel and Hardy or Abbott and Costello, but with music, it’s f— up, actually.

In what way? Everything you do is juxtaposed against another person. Try doing that sometime. I don’t want to use the word “emasculating,” because that’s male, but it takes away your individuality.

And people seem to speculate about duos in a way they don’t with bands. “Those two guys can’t possibly like one another.” There you go. That’s an extension of what I’m talking about. “If they’re not working, they must be fighting.” It’s quite annoying.

When I looked up your age, I realized you and Donald Trump are both 75. How come you don’t look your age? [laughs] I love it! I think about that all the time. I live right, man. I have the right headspace. If I was a fat, evil f— like him, I’d turn into Dorian Gray’s picture too.

My only advice is, have the right mother and father. My mom is 98. And my father died at 96, and he looked 66.

Even in your sad songs, there’s a quality in your voice that feels like optimism, or maybe resolve. Do you agree? I know exactly what you mean. A Hall & Oates song like “ She’s Gone ” is the ultimate example. We’re almost jubilant. I’m shouting, “She’s gone!” and it sounds like it’s the greatest thing that ever happened. I’ve done that a lot in my songs. “Resolve” is a good way to put it.

My favorite Hall & Oates song is “ Out of Touch .” In the verse, you sing “Soul really matters to me,” and in the second verse, you follow that with an ad lib, “Too much.” What’s the purpose of the ad lib? Again, I was being ambiguous. “We’re soul alone and soul really matters to me. Too much.” Like, that can hurt. When you’re a sensitive, creative person, things are more intense. Both good and bad.

When Hall & Oates were on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1985, you were quoted as saying, “I’m just about the best singer I know” and you called Hall & Oates the Beatles of the 1980s. You later said you were misquoted. Did the article create any lasting damage to your reputation or image? No. It created temporary damage, and f— [Rolling Stone founder] Jann Wenner and the horse he rode in on.

What was the temporary damage? Just a perception of me and Oates, separately and together, as something we weren’t. Jann Wenner loved destroying careers. He’d pick somebody to knock down, and we wound up on the knockdown side for a while. But I prevailed, and the ending turned out a lot differently.

For instance, Wenner was one of the founders of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which you and John were inducted into a few years ago . We were reluctantly inducted. [laughs] I forgive, but I don’t forget.

You’ve said “Live From Daryl’s House” was inspired by the early days of MTV. But you didn’t enjoy making music videos in the ‘80s, did you? We had a song called “Maneater,” and the director said, “Let’s bring in a jaguar.” They brought in a caged jaguar, and it was the evilest, nastiest thing I’ve ever seen. They drove a metal staple into the ground, put a wire on it, and attached the wire to the jaguar’s collar so it couldn’t do anything. Somebody f— up and the next thing we knew, it was running amok and people were screaming. It went up into the rafters of the studio we were using, and nobody knew how to get it down. I said, “F— this,” and left them with the jaguar.

It took them, I think, all night to get it down. They probably had to shoot it, I don’t know. That pretty much describes the MTV era of video making. Talk about excess, oh my God. [laughs] Of course, I paid for it all.

When will there be a new Daryl Hall and John Oates record? Well, that’s inappropriate to this conversation. But I have no idea. I don’t have any plans to work with John. I mean, whatever. Time will tell.

That’s surprising. I’ve seen recent stories where you said the two of you were working on a record together. That was before the pandemic. Perceptions changed, life changed, everything changed. I’m more interested in pursuing my own world. And so is John.

That takes me back to what I was saying about duos. I had to say, “And so is John.” I couldn’t just say what I think, I had to add what he thinks. That’s the f— up part of being a duo.

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John Oates Says He And Daryl Hall Are Finished: ‘I’ve Moved On’

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Singer-songwriter John Oates has teamed up with partner Daryl Hall for a half century, creating some of the most memorable tunes in the history of pop music.

But according to Oates, their partnership is no more.

John Oates says he doesn't see Hall & Oates ever performing together again: "As far as I'm concerned, I've moved on." Story: https://t.co/U4N4AjBmzK pic.twitter.com/BchRf8Pq74 — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 14, 2024

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Oates has revealed that the split is due to ongoing litigation between the two.

“You can ask Daryl the same question,” Oates said in a new  Rolling Stone interview. “But, yes. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve moved on. I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life.”

This tension became public last November, when Hall filed a lawsuit to block Oates from selling his share in their joint venture to Primary Wave Music, claiming it would violate the terms of their business agreement.

Hall claimed that Oates’ actions “blindsided” him and called them the “ultimate business betrayal.”

Oates claimed that he was “deeply hurt” by Hall’s accusations.

The two had worked as solo artists for years in addition to being a hit-making pair, but Oates said he began to reconsider their relationship during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

“During the pandemic, there were no more private planes. There were no more arena shows or even acoustic shows. It gave me a chance to step back. I had a chance to reevaluate things,” Oates said.

“My wife and I decided it was time to give back. We started the Oates Song Fest for Feeding America, and we fed 350,000 families with that,” he continued. “And then I was asked to do Movember, which was a men’s health movement. I just got out of the mode of getting back on stage with the big band and the big production.”

Oates went on to say that he doesn’t feel any obligation to perform his hits for fans at this point.

“I understand why people come and want to hear the big hits,” he said. “Those songs are going to live forever. But I wanted to relegate them to the classic file that they’re in. And I wanted them to be heard in the best possible light, the way they were when the spark was on fire in the ‘70s and ’80s. That’s when those songs really resonated.”

“To keep playing them, for me, was no longer interesting,” Oates added. “I just wanted to do something else.”

John Oates Says Hall and Oates Are Finished: 'I've Moved On': https://t.co/sYdVkmNo9d — UltimateClassicRock (@UltClassicRock) April 12, 2024

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Can They Get Back Together?

Oates also said that he doesn’t pay much attention to what Hall is up to.

“Really honestly, I don’t follow him on social media,” Oates said. “In fact, I don’t even know what he’s doing. I hope he’s doing well and I hope he’s having a time of his life, but it’s not part of my life.”

Oates did say he was “always open” to mending fences with Hall.

“Daryl Hall is an amazing individual,” Oates said. “He is one of the great, great songwriters of all time, and without a doubt, one of the great singers of all time. I would never say anything negative about him. But we have a different strategy for our lives, and we have a different strategy for our business lives as well as our personal lives. And that’s that, so be it.”

“We’re old guys,” he concluded. “We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do.”

Hall & Oates really broke up . This is tragic. pic.twitter.com/jSc18C59ok — Gal Fieri 🔥 (@ASH_so_Phat) April 16, 2024

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At the time of this writing, Hall has yet to respond to Oates’ latest comments.

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NEW YORK (AP) — John Oates of Hall & Oates, the multi-platinum soul-pop duo behind hits like ″Private Eyes,” ″Rich Girl” and “Maneater,” is eager to return to concert stages again and prepared for an extra loud reaction when he does.

“I think there’s definitely going to be an energy there that is very unique. No one’s ever experienced a time like this in our modern world,” he tells The Associated Press. “Quite honestly, this is the longest I have not played live in my entire professional career.”

Hall & Oates had planned to tour in 2020 but only managed one stop at Madison Square Garden in late February before COVID-19 restrictions led to the nation's concert venues being shuttered.

“We really had a cool show planned. And so because we had invested time and energy into that show, we kind of just put it in mothballs, basically. And now we’re bringing it back up because no one’s really seen it,” said Oates.

The new tour kicks off Thursday in Mansfield, Massachusetts, and hits such cities as Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Denver, Los Angeles and Honolulu, before ending with a two-night stand Dec. 3-4 in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Squeeze and KT Tunstall will join the duo on certain concerts.

The tour kicks off just as the delta variant of the virus is spreading rapidly and Oates says he and the band will take it day-by-day. “Every day is going to be a new day,” he says. “You know, we don’t know what the world’s going to deliver to us in the next month. We’ll roll with it and take what we can get.”

Since the early ’70s, Oates and Daryl Hall ’s brand of Philadelphia-born “blue-eyed soul” has scored six No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including “Kiss on My List” and ″I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do).” They also achieved six platinum albums and many more Top 10 singles like “Sara Smile” and ″She’s Gone.”

Fans can expect all the hits played live. Hall & Oates are not the kind of group that shrugs off their past work or distances themselves from commercial winners. They know what fills the venues.

“We have this incredibly good problem of having so many hits,” Oates says. “We love those songs. Believe me, it’s not a chore to play those songs because they are really great. And obviously they speak for themselves because they stood the test of time.”

He says he looks out at the audience at shows and sees more than grown-ups who grooved to his music decades ago. He sees teenagers and pre-teens, thirtysomethings and fortysomethings — people “straight across the board” — who come for the music.

“They’re well-crafted pop songs. They seem to have a connection that is not tied to a period of time. You know, they don’t sound old and nostalgic,” he says. “They seem to evoke the same response in young kids today as they did when they were new back in the ‘70s and ’80s.”

And he jokes there's one of their tunes that perfectly fits today's COVID-19 mood. “We've got a song called ‘Out of Touch’ which I guess is totally appropriate.”

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"We’re old guys. We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do"

BY Sydney Brasil Published Apr 12, 2024

Infamously beefing former music duo Daryl Hall & John Oates have still not buried the hatchet. The two made their last performance as a duo in 2022, and since then, it seems like their future has been decided.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone , John Oates spoke about his upcoming record, the ironically named Reunion , and the future of Hall & Oates. He basically confirmed what we already knew: Hall & Oates are done. Oates tried to reassure fans that their beef isn't personal, and is purely based on business disagreements.

As far as I'm concerned, I've moved on I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life… A good friend of mine said something to me when this was all starting. He said, "John, you were a musician before you met Daryl, and you're still a musician. You're an individual." And Daryl and I have always called ourselves Daryl Hall and John Oates, because we always wanted to be perceived as two individuals who work together. That was very important to us. If you look at the albums, you'll see that on every album. And so this is the ultimate expression of that.

However, Oates isn't completely willing to squash his friendship with Hall, and wishes his former "artistic fulfillment." He shared, "We have a different strategy for our lives, and we have a different strategy for our business lives as well as our personal lives. And that's that, so be it. We're old guys. We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do."

This comes after an ongoing legal battle between the pair led Hall to file a restraining order against Oates after he planned to sell his stake in their shared business. Even iconic pop duos have to move on eventually.

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Hall & Oates Are “Back Together Again!” Celebrating Their New Tour With Some Classic Songs And Tour Set List!

By johnrieber on August 13, 2021 • ( 11 )

Daryl Hall & John Oates Are Performing Live Again!

Exciting news for fans as the duo are once again performing live – and here is the set list!

Of particular interest to me was song #9 – an album track from the 70’s that showcases their incredible harmonies!

Here they are in a vintage TV clip performing the song:

I know that some fans are complaining in online forums for the lack of songs from the 70’s and 90’s…like this classic from 1979:

“Wait For Me” is a great song – could they mix it up a bit more?

Sure – maybe even include this neglected gem:

“So Close” is both the opening AND closing track from the “Change Of Season” album in 1990 – and this music video begins with the slow version before kicking into the fast one – I love this song and video:

Let the debate continue about what is and isn’t being performed – very few songs from John, and no Daryl solo songs at all….we’ll see if future tours change that!

Well, I hope everyone who sees them this time out has a blast at the show – here is a look at the show I saw in 2017:

My wife and I were in the second row – a perfect view as they played for almost two hours…here’s their performance of the terrific hit “Out Of Touch”:

I’ve shared many stories about the duo – I am especially a fan of some of their lesser-known song.

Here are some of my favorite Daryl Hall and John Oates album tracks:

Sing Along With Daryl Hall & John Oates! Five Great Album Tracks! “Out Of Touch” Live!

In a recent interview, Hall referred to a reviewer as “an asshole” for giving a tepid review of this album:

Well, considering this is almost 50 years old, he really holds a grudge!

That said, he’s right of course – it’s a masterwork and here’s a look at the album track by track:

Daryl Hall & John Oates – These Classic “Sunday Songs” Showcase “Abandoned Luncheonette” And “She’s Gone!”

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Great set list, especially “Is it A Star.” I hope they make it up here.

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The issue for some has been the shortness of the set…barely 90 minutes but I agree it’s a good set…we saw them in 2017 here in LA…Tears For Fears opened and were actually phenomenal!

Thanks for the memories and great music!

A wonderful trip down memory lane…Thank you, John 🙂 x

So many good memories. Thanks for including Wait For Me—one of my favorites.

Wow! I remember singing along with all of their hits!

I love these guys and they’ve aged well too.

Yes, the music is part of pop culture, and they sound great together….Daryl’s a bit “grumpy” but my wife had John Oates on one of her shows and he was gracious and friendly!

I would be happy with that play-list, John. ‘Sara Smile’ is a big favourite of mine. My second favourite is from Daryl Hall’s solo album, and the song is ‘I’m in a Philly Mood’. Hope you can get tickets! Best wishes, Pete.

Pete, that “soul alone” album is fantastic! He just did an interview where he complained that people didn’t buy his solo albums…he is very proud of them and has always resented that he is more popular with John, even though he writes almost everything..to me he should perhaps be a bit more gracious…my wife had Oates on her show and he was just that and more…a terrific person. thanks for commenting, glad you enjoy their music!

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John Oates shoots down Hall & Oates reunion and says he has “moved on”

The pair got into a bitter legal battle last year

John Oates has dismissed a future Hall & Oates reunion saying he has “moved on”.

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It comes after Daryl Hall said he was suing Oates after claiming that he was left “blindsided”  by his  plan to sell a business stake last November – while the latter described the claims as “inaccurate”.

In a new interview with Rolling Stone , when asked if an official end date should be added to the career of one of the most successful pop duos of all time?, Oates said: “You can ask Daryl the same question. But, yes. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve moved on. I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life.”

He continued: “A good friend of mine said something to me when this was all starting. He said, ‘John, you were a musician before you met Daryl, and you’re still a musician. You’re an individual.’ And Daryl and I have always called ourselves Daryl Hall and John Oates, because we always wanted to be perceived as two individuals who work together. That was very important to us. If you look at the albums, you’ll see that on every album. And so this is the ultimate expression of that.”

Although he is not open to a reunion, Oates said he would be open to repairing their friendship in the future.

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He added: “I’m always open for that. Daryl Hall is an amazing individual. He is one of the great, great songwriters of all time, and without a doubt, one of the great singers of all time. I would never say anything negative about him.

“But we have a different strategy for our lives, and we have a different strategy for our business lives as well as our personal lives. And that’s that, so be it. We’re old guys. We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do.”

When asked if they will ever get back together he continued: “I have no idea. But I don’t see it. I really don’t. Life is funny though. You never know what kind of curve it will throw you.”

He also commented on their current dispute calling it “a very boring business issue”.

“There’s always disputes when people are famous. People are always fascinated about the dynamics of a duo,” he said. “And to be quite honest, Daryl and I have a business partnership, and there was some things about the business that we disagreed with, which happens all the time in business. And we’re going to work it out.”

Oates’ latest comments echo an interview he did on David Yontef’s  Behind the Velvet Rope podcast, at the end of last year, At the time he said their music “will stand the test of time”, but he has also “moved on” .

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Hall and Oates Kick Off 2021 Tour: Set List and Video

Daryl Hall and John Oates played their first concert of the COVID-19 era last night, launching a previously postponed North American tour with a hits-heavy, 15-song set at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Mass.

The show, according to Selist.fm,  opened with a slow, soulful take on the 1982 No. 1 smash “Maneater.”

Most of the material — “Sara Smile,” “She’s Gone,” "Say It Isn't So," “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” and their cover of the Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” — would have been familiar to anyone with a best-of package. They saved some of their sharpest hooks for the encore, closing with “Rich Girl,” “Kiss on My List,” “Private Eyes” and “You Make My Dreams.”

Watch Hall and Oates Play 'Maneater' in Mansfield, Mass., on Aug. 5, 2021

But the band did sneak in some less obvious tracks, including the minor 1984 hit “Adult Education” and 1974’s “Is It a Star,” a highlight from the overlooked, Todd Rundgren -produced War Babies .

You can see the set list below.

John Oates previewed the tour in a recent Pollstar interview, enthusing about the chance to play live again.

“It’s going to be exciting; there’s no doubt about it,” he said. "I’ve heard reports from friends who have been doing shows, and they said there was a definite emotional charge and some of them were really not prepared for it. They were like freaked out and like, 'This is like crazy and unbelievable.' Music should be a joyful experience on every level, and hopefully when we get out there, we’ll feel the same thing, and we’ll give it to the audience and they’ll give back to us. And that’s the magic of playing live and being onstage.”

Watch Hall and Oates Play 'Say It Isn't So' in Mansfield, Mass., on Aug. 5, 2021

Hall and Oates, Xfinity Center, Mansfield, Mass, 8/05/21  1. “Maneater” 2. “Family Man” 3. “Out of Touch” 4. “Adult Education” 5. “Method of Modern Love” 6. “Say It Isn’t So” 7. “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” 8. “She’s Gone” 9. “Sara Smile” 10. “Is It a Star” 11. “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” 12. “Rich Girl” 13. “Kiss on My List” 14. “Private Eyes” 15. “You Make My Dreams”

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John Oates reveals if he’d work with Daryl Hall again amid nasty court battle

J ohn Oates is still performing amid his nasty court battle against former Hall & Oates music partner Daryl Hall — on “The Masked Singer.”

Oates, 75, was revealed as the Anteater during the Fox show’s latest Season 10 episode on Wednesday. Although his name rhymed with his hit 1982 song “Maneater,” no one on the panel managed to guess his true identity.

“That was the first thing I thought of. They were trying to make a connection between ‘Maneater’ and Anteater, but no one else seemed to get that for some reason, which I found kind of surprising,” he told Entertainment Weekly of the clue. “To be honest with you, I didn’t really like the costume when I first saw the drawing of it, but they twisted my arm and convinced me that it would be cool. And I’m like, oh, God, all right, sure. Why not?”

Oates appeared in good spirits on the program despite his ongoing lawsuit with Hall, 77. He briefly commented on Hall when asked if he would ever perform with him again.

“Oh, you know what, I never say never to anything,” he told the outlet. “I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I just want, right now, I’m focused on where I am in life and leading the best life I can and moving forward.”

Hall accused Oates of ambushing him with plans to sell Oates’ half of their company, Whole Oats Enterprises, LLP, to Primary Wave, a prominent music publishing company. He  filed the lawsuit (with his organization, the Daryl Hall Revocable Trust, suing Oates’ trust, the John W. Oates TISA Trust, and its co-trustees) in Nashville on Nov. 16.

“This recent bad faith conduct by John Oates and the Oates Trust has created tremendous upheaval, harm, and difficulty in my life,” Hall wrote in a second Nov. 29 filing, obtained by  People . “Not to mention unnecessary expense and burden, during a time when I am  in the middle of a tour throughout the U.S. West Coast, Japan, and Manilla and need to focus and perform at top level.” 

“I believe that John Oates timed the Unauthorized Transaction to create the most harm to me,” the frontman continued. “Respectfully, he  must be stopped  from this latest wrongdoing and his malicious conduct reined in once and for all.”

“His behavior has become adversarial and aggressive instead of professional and courteous. He began making numerous demands upon me related to, among other things, the social media and trademark assets in WOE, creating disagreements brought to my door by a revolving cast of lawyers,” he continued.

“It appears to me that John Oates’ intent has become to burden and harass me without regard to my interests as his business partner, or the interests of WOE.”

Oates, meanwhile, said in his own filing that he is “deeply hurt” over the ordeal and he has “no idea who or what is motivating Daryl to take these steps and make such salacious statements.”

Hall was granted a temporary restraining order against Oates, which went into effect on Nov. 30.

The musicians met as undergrads at Temple University in Philadelphia and formed the band in 1970. They released their debut album, “Whole Oats,” in 1972, and they’ve achieved six No. 1 hits since.

They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

Amid the bitter lawsuit, Hall has continued to perform some of their biggest hits at shows. Oates also plans to release new music with a new single on Dec. 15 called “Get Your Smile On.”

“It’s a song that I actually wrote during COVID when I was trying to write something that was really positive. And it’s just a super simple song. The cool thing about it is it’s a song that I actually recorded at home on my laptop that I played all the instruments and sang all the vocals and never went into a recording studio with it. It comes straight from my computer, right to your ears. So I’d never done that before. So it’s different that way,” he told EW.

“All the proceeds of the downloads will go to Teen Cancer America, which is great,” he went on. “So it’s nice to be able to put out a song and know that people are going to hopefully like it and it’ll do some good.” 

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Hall and Oates, Tears for Fears announce summer tour

By Ned Ehrbar

March 3, 2017 / 10:18 AM EST / CBS News

Daryl Hall, John Oates and Tears for Fears are making some fans’ dreams come true.

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The hit-making duo formerly known as Hall and Oates will be hitting the road this summer -- going by the fuller moniker Daryl Hall and John Oates -- for a North American tour with ’80s pop group Tears for Fears. Allen Stone will serve as the opening act.

Tickets go on sale March 10 at 10 a.m. local time, with American Express cardholders getting a head start beginning March 7.

“I am very excited to be touring with Tears for Fears,” Hall said. “Their music has a timeless quality that complements what we do. I think everyone is going to love this show.”

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“We’re thrilled to be going out on the road with Daryl Hall and John Oates this summer,” the guys from said Tears For Fears said in a statement. “We’ve been longtime fans of the band, so it’ll be fun to reconnect and also to see our fans throughout the U.S.”

Here are all the tour dates:

May 04: Tulsa, Oklahoma -- BOK Center May 06: St. Louis, Missouri -- Scottrade Center May 08: Des Moines, Iowa -- Wells Fargo Arena May 11: St. Paul, Minnesota -- Xcel Energy Center May 13: Milwaukee, Wisconson -- MO Harris Bradley Center May 15: Chicago, Illinois -- Allstate Arena May 17: Detroit, Michigan -- Joe Louis Arena May 20: Cleveland, Ohio -- Quicken Loans Arena May 22: Columbus, Ohio -- Schottenstein Center May 24: Nashville, Tennessee -- Bridgestone Arena* June 07: Miami, Florida -- AmericanAirlines Arena June 09: Orlando, Florida -- Amway Center June 11: Duluth, Georgia -- Infinite Energy Center* June 13: Cincinnati, Ohio -- U.S. Bank Arena June 16: Queens, New York -- Forest Hills Stadium June 17: Newark, New Jersey -- Prudential Center June 19: Toronto, Ontario -- Air Canada Centre June 21: Quebec City, Quebec -- Videotron Centre June 24: Boston, Massachusetts -- TD Garden June 26: Washington, D.C. -- Verizon Center July 11: Dallas, Texas -- American Airlines Center July 13: San Antonio, Texas -- AT&T Center July 15: Denver, Colorado -- Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre July 17: Glendale, Arizona -- Gila River Arena July 19: San Diego, California -- Valley View Casino Center July 21: Las Vegas, Nevada -- T-Mobile Arena July 23: Sacramento, California -- Golden 1 Center July 25: San Jose, California -- SAP Center July 28: Los Angeles, California -- STAPLES Center*

*Tickets on sale Friday, March 17 at 12 p.m. for these dates

Ned Ehrbar is an entertainment producer for CBS News.

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The tumultuous relationship between daryl hall and john oates.

Daryl Hall and John Oates, more popularly known as Hall & Oates, have carved a unique niche in the music industry with their distinctive sound that blends rock, pop, and rhythm and blues. Their partnership began in the late 1960s when they met at a band competition in Philadelphia, and this meeting sparked a connection that led to one of the most successful duos in music history. The early 1970s marked the beginning of their professional collaboration, and they quickly gained popularity with their first hit singles, skyrocketing them to mainstream success. However, their relationship hasn’t been a walk in the park, with Oates saying he and Hall are done for good.

Their chart-topping hits left a lasting legacy

Hall & Oates’ impact on the music world is undeniable. With a string of hits in the 1970s and 1980s, they established themselves as icons in the music industry. Their track “Sara Smile” brought them into the limelight, but it was just the beginning. Subsequent hits like “Kiss on My List” and “Private Eyes” solidified their position as music royalty. These songs not only topped the charts but also helped define the sound of an era.

Their influence extends beyond just their hits; Hall & Oates have inspired countless artists and bands who look to their unique blend of soulful melodies and catchy pop hooks. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 was a testament to their lasting impact on both fans and peers in the industry.

Their relationship has been quite complex

The relationship between Daryl Hall and John Oates is a fascinating aspect of their history, characterized by both deep friendship and complex professional dynamics. Initially, their shared passion for music and similar backgrounds helped forge a strong bond. This connection was crucial as they navigated the highs and lows of their early career, relying on each other’s strengths to overcome challenges.

However, as Hall & Oates became a household name, the pressures of fame and individual artistic aspirations started to pose challenges. Despite these issues, they managed to navigate their differences, which speaks volumes about their professionalism and commitment to their shared musical vision. Their ability to balance these dynamics has been pivotal in their longevity.

They’ve continued to collaborate

Despite the inevitable ups and downs, Hall & Oates have demonstrated remarkable resilience in their partnership. Their collaborative spirit has seen them through various musical phases and styles, always finding ways to stay relevant and connected to their audience. The release of their last studio album in 2006 did not mark the end of their musical journey together; instead, they continued to tour and perform, celebrating their legacy with fans around the world.

Their relationship, akin to a brotherhood , has allowed them to respect each other’s individual space and solo careers while maintaining their identity as a duo. This balance has been crucial in preserving their partnership and their personal friendship, enabling them to continue making music and delighting audiences together. However, as of recent, things have taken a different turn.

They’ve been embroiled in legal battles

In recent years, the duo of Hall & Oates has encountered significant challenges that have tested their partnership like never before. The lawsuit filed by Hall against Oates is particularly telling, indicating unresolved financial disputes and personal grievances that have been simmering for some time. This legal step is a departure from their previous public persona of a harmonious duo, revealing the complexities and strains that can exist even in long-standing partnerships.

The restraining order against Oates underscores the severity of their current disagreements. These developments have surprised fans and industry insiders alike, as Hall & Oates have always been celebrated for their enduring collaboration. Sadly, the resolution of these issues remains uncertain, as things seem to continue to escalate between the two band members.

Oates says they are done for good

Speaking with the Rolling Stones about his new solo album, John Oates discussed how their relationship is currently standing, saying that they are officially over. He explained that the issues he and Hall have aren’t personal, describing them as “very boring.” He said, “There was some things about the business that we disagreed with, which happens all the time in business. And we’re going to work it out.”

Oates sounds pretty sure about their relationship being over . “As far as I’m concerned, I’ve moved on. I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life… A good friend of mine said something to me when this was all starting. He said, ‘John, you were a musician before you met Daryl, and you’re still a musician. You’re an individual.’ And Daryl and I have always called ourselves Daryl Hall and John Oates, because we always wanted to be perceived as two individuals who work together. That was very important to us. If you look at the albums, you’ll see that on every album. And so this is the ultimate expression of that.”

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There doesn’t seem to be much bad blood there, as he says he hopes that Hall can find his own artistic fulfillment. When asked if the pair will ever perform together again, he said, “I have no idea, but I don’t see it. I really don’t. Life is funny, though. You never know what kind of curve it will throw you.”

Hall & Oates’ Final Concert? Watch Quarreling Duo Play ‘She’s Gone’ in 2022

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The tranquil world of Hall & Oates was rocked this week by news that the longtime duo are in the midst of a nasty legal battle . The exact details are sealed, but we do know that Daryl Hall was granted a temporary restraining order against John Oates . There’s also a trademark dispute of some sort. (Representatives for both artists have not returned e-mails from Rolling Stone seeking comment.)

This is shocking on several levels. Hall & Oates are one of the few duos in music history that seemingly always got along. They are very different people, but have a friendship that goes back 50 years, a strong creative partnership that has produced 29 Top 40 hits, and a license to print money whenever they feel like touring. They are both now in their mid-seventies, so nobody imagined we’d see headlines like this so late in their career.

“John and I are brothers, but we are not creative brothers,” he said. “We are business partners. We made records called Hall & Oates together, but we’ve always been very separate, and that’s a really important thing for me.”

When Rolling Stone spoke with both of them ahead of their planned 2020 tour with Squeeze, which was ultimately delayed due to Covid, there were no signs of tension and they talked excitedly about plans for a new album. “Daryl has shifted his focus to Hall & Oates, which is great,” Oates said. “I’m going to jump on board, for sure, but it’s in the early, preliminary days of it.”

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Later in the interview, we asked Hall how they remained harmonious all these years and avoided the bitter fate of most other duos in rock history. “The difference is that we aren’t a duo,” Hall said. “We aren’t Simon and Garfunkel. We are two people that run a band. It’s more like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.”

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Hall & Oates’ most recent show took place Oct. 22, 2002, in Laughlin, Nevada. It was a standard set centered around big hits like “Maneater,” “Sara Smile,” “Out of Touch,” and “Rich Girl.” Here’s fan-shot video of “She’s Gone” — from what could end up being their final concert.

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