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How Hall and Oates Sharpened Their Sound on ‘H20′

Hall and Oates shifted focus to the mechanized '80s zeitgeist on H20 , building on the long-hoped-for fame they'd earlier achieved with a turn toward sleek New Wave. Yet through all of those adaptations, Daryl Hall argued, they never abandoned their R&B roots.

"We've changed, certainly – we've changed a lot," Hall told the Chicago Tribune in 1985. "I've changed as a person. Where I've lived and what I've done has certainly influenced my music. What I hope has never changed is that there's soul in it. Soul is something I hope never leaves the music, no matter what I'm doing and how I'm presenting it."

Remaining true to themselves, even in an era of rapid evolution in the industry, meant their audience just kept growing. Released in October 1982, H20 became Hall and Oates' highest-charting Billboard smash. Their first-ever multi-platinum release ended up producing three Top 10 singles, including "Maneater," their fifth chart-topper.

H20 also found the band solidifying around Hall and Oates. Hall, John Oates, guitarist G.E. Smith (who said his initials stood for "Great Entertainment") and saxophonist Charlie DeChant were joined by bassist Tom "T-Bone" Wolk and Mickey Curry, who had appeared on select tracks from 1981's Private Eyes . Wolk would remain in the group until his 2010 death, while DeChant – nicknamed "Mr. Casual" – is still in the lineup today.

That only added to the sense of polished confidence surrounding these sessions, which were initially girded by a series of writing collaborations with Hall's girlfriend Sara Allen – including, most famously, "Maneater."

The biggest hit of Hall and Oates' career, "Maneater" sounded like a cuckold's diatribe, but it actually grew out of Oates' disillusionment with culture in the '80s. "It is about greed, avarice and spoiled riches," Oates told the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2014, "but we have it in the setting of a girl because it's more relatable. It's something that people can understand. That's what we do all of the time."

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Oates had been working on the song with Edgar Winter , Hall noted, and at one point "Maneater" had sort of a reggae feel. Hall made a key musical decision, but he said Allen is the one who made it a hit. "I said, 'Well, the chords are interesting, but I think we should change the groove,'" Hall told American Songwriter in 2009. "I changed it to that Motown kind of groove. So, we did that, and I played it for Sara and sang it for her."

When he got to the chorus, the original line added other snarky descriptors after the word "maneater." "She said, 'Drop that shit in the end and go, "She's a maneater," and stop!'" Hall continued. "And I said, 'No, you're crazy; that's messed up.' Then I thought about it, and I realized she was right – and it made all the difference in the song."

"Maneater" spent a career-best month at the top of the Billboard chart, beginning that December. They were on a roll: Allen, not Oates, ended up having the most co-writing credits with Hall on H20 , including "Delayed Reaction," "Crime Pays," "Art of Heartbreak" and the devastating "Open All Night." "She was really good at jumping into my thoughts," Hall told Songfacts in 2015, "and helping me to sort of coalesce them."

Hall created "One on One" all by himself, scoring a follow-up No. 7 hit. "That song expresses a theme I've explored in lots of my songs – the idea that I've been traveling all my life but my heart longs to stay in one place," Hall has said. It's about "being in one place, but wanting to be somewhere else." He made the concept new again by employing a mixed-metaphorical approach that blends references to romance and basketball. (Perhaps inevitably, "One on One" ended up in a commercial for the NBA; Lakers Hall of Famer James Worthy executed a gorgeous 360-degree lay-up during DeChant's sax solo.)

Hall and Oates' nervy, out-of-nowhere cover of "Family Man" later reached No. 7, though it had failed as a U.K. single for Mike Oldfield just a few months before. Hall first heard the song, which originally featured Scottish singer Maggie Reilly on vocals, after a keyboard tech who was living in his guest house put Oldfield's 1982 album Five Miles Out on the turntable.

Hall thought he'd found the makings of a hit, after a few specific changes – including a twist in which the husband returns to his love interest, only to find her gone. "I knew it was a song that had potential. I could tell," Hall told Songfacts. "I thought, 'Nobody's ever going to hear this song if I don't record it.' ... So, we cut it, and everybody still probably thinks that we wrote the song. But it's a unique song: The lyrics really intrigued me."

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Besides "Maneater," Oates also co-wrote "Crime Pays" and "Delayed Reaction." He took a lead role on "Italian Girls," while Hall went it alone on the appropriately titled "Go Solo." Elsewhere, "Art of Heartbreak" and the more pop-leaning "Guessing Games" featured contributions from Allen's sister Janna, who died of leukemia in 1993 at age 36. All of it was given a modern sheen by mixer Hugh Padgham, who was already well-known for his work with the Police , Phil Collins ,  Genesis , XTC and Yes .

Whenever H20 threatened to get too far from their base, however, they'd return to a familiar R&B foundation with songs like Oates' "At Tension" or Hall's "Open All Night." Both speak to the generally darker tone that pervaded H20 , which – despite its sharp modern musical edges – is often far more muted than predecessors like 1980's Voices .

"Open All Night," featuring a tortured, utterly unguarded vocal that's as deep as any Hall would record, shows how in particular how locked in this group had become. Smith adds a scalding turn on guitar before giving way to Larry Fast's keyboard-driven coda. Hall's torrid, song-closing improvisations then smartly intertwine with Oates' jealously paranoid counter vocals (" Don't ask me to tell you; no, I don't want to tell you "). Everything works in perfect concert.

"This album, I think, is a really important point because we finally reached a place where we're making music now the way we have wanted to do it," Oates told MTV in 1982. "The Voices and Private Eyes albums have really led up to this point. This is a very band-oriented album. All of the things that we've said through the years that we've wanted to achieve, it's really come together on this album."

As before, however, nothing lasted for long with Hall and Oates. Big Bam Boom , their well-named 1984 follow up, included collaborations with Arthur Baker – the hip-hop producer best known for his work on Planet Rock with Afrika Bambaataa . This adventurous bent wasn't just a business objective, or even simply a creative one. It was a mindset, they said.

"If there's a lyrical theme in our music," Hall told the Tribune , "it's exactly that: Take the blinders off, look around. Use your mind; don't just let a robot take over your life. Break rules, but make up your own rules and stick very strongly by them. I don't know that it's a unique idea by any means, but it's certainly something that should be thought about."

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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.

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•  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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H20: The Music of Hall & Oates

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H2O: The Music of Hall & Oates is a dedicated theatrical performance paying respect to Daryl Hall and John Oates’ musical careers, “The Greatest Duo in Rock and Roll History.”

Featuring a legacy that celebrates an enormous catalog of live performances, from which H20 has handpicked what they consider Hall & Oates live songs’ greatest performances. Hall & Oates have sold an estimated 40 million records, making them the best-selling music duo of all time. They are best known for their six No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100: “Rich Girl,” “Kiss on My List,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do),” “Maneater,” and “Out of Touch,” as well as many other songs which charted in the Top 40. In total, they had 34 chart hits on the US Billboard Hot 100.

H2O: The Music of Hall & Oates features note-for-note renditions of all these greatest hits as well as some choice fan favorites.

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The H2O project was developed specifically from the members love of the music. H2O is a dedicated theatrical performance paying respect to the musical careers of Daryl Hall and John Oates “The Greatest Duo in Rock and Roll History.” That legacy leaves behind an enormous catalogue of live performances, from which the H20 has handpicked what they consider the greatest performances of Hall and Oates live songs. The band adds their own ambiance and visual enhancements to their live show.

H20 boasts seasoned veterans of the LIVE stage, who have been successfully performing for years and were selected for this project due to their unique fit and talents. They all share the deepest respect for the Philly, Blue Eyed Soul and Motown roots that were a part of the Hall and Oates signature stylings and honor their staggeringly good musicianship. H2O treats this musical project and their performances LIVE for audiences exactly the same way. The Lead Vocalist, Jason Ames, has charted multiple releases throughout Europe and was a fixture with Rock acts on the West Coast and Seattle. The rest of the H2O band are: John Bennett – Drums, Vocals, Lee Gabe – Sax, Keys and Vocals, Paul Boylson – Bass, Vocals, Jackson Bunn – Keys, Vocals, Frank Gonzalez – Lead Guitars,Vocals, Juan Aguirrechu – Guitars.

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John Oates on Life After Hall & Oates: ‘I’m Trying to Rediscover Who I Am as an Individual’

By Andy Greene

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For the majority of John Oates ’ professional career, solo work was a means to keep busy and creatively fulfilled between the Daryl Hall & John Oates projects that took up most of his time. But now that the duo has hopelessly fractured after more than 50 years of partnership, Oates has the time to concentrate all his energies on his own music, beginning with his new LP, Reunion , out May 17.

The album is the culmination of years of work and features original compositions he wrote with A.J. Croce, Keith Sykes, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Henry, and Adam Ezra. There are also covers of songs by John Prine and Allan Fraser. It was recorded with many top Nashville session musicians, including bassist Marc Rogers, guitarist David Kalmusky, drummer Josh Day, and dobro player Jerry Douglas.

The title track was inspired by a conversation he had with his father, who is about to turn 101. “He’s not doing well,” Oates says. “But he’s clear enough to see the approaching horizon. When I was visiting him a while back, he told me that he felt like he was going to reunite with my mom. Like a lot of people do at the end of their life, he’s starting to think about the next step.”

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The Reunion track “Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee” is ostensibly an ode to the legendary blues duo who spent decades playing together, but it actually tackles deeper issues. Oates studied their history and learned that McGhee went blind as a teenager, and Terry had difficulty walking later in life. “They literally needed each other to get onstage and perform in the latter part of their career,” he says. “And I thought to myself, ‘Well, that’s an amazing story on its own.’ But what’s more compelling for me was the fact that it was really an ode to kindness and lending a helping hand, and that’s what I wanted to impart in those lyrics.”

Oates decided to cover John Prine’s 2005 song “Long Monday” after being invited to perform at a tribute show to the songwriter at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. It brought his mind all the way back to the recording of 1972’s Whole Oats , the first Hall & Oates record. It was recorded in New York with Arif Mardin at the exact moment he was producing Diamonds in the Rough with Prine.

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Oates is playing many Reunion songs on his ongoing U.S. tour, which hits intimate theaters with a stripped-down band. “It’s a listening-type show,” he says. “I don’t play any standing-room shows. That’s a hard and fast rule for me. It is really a listening experience.” Near the end of the set, he breaks out a handful of Hall & Oates classics like “Out of Touch,” “She’s Gone,” and “I Can’t Go for That.”

“The rule of thumb for a performer is you save your big ones for the end,” he says. “I’ve always played ‘She’s Gone’ at the end. It’s one of those songs that stands a test of time, and it’s just so important to me in my life and my music. But on the last run, I decided to end with ‘Reunion.’ I didn’t know how it would work, but everyone stood up and applauded. I was like, ‘Wow. I’ve never in my whole life have ended a show with a song that no one’s ever heard.'”

He went even further out of his comfort zone near the end of last year when he agreed to appear on the 10th season of Fox’s The Masked Singer. It required him to don a cumbersome anteater costume every night and sing songs like “Waking in Memphis” by Marc Cohn and “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys. When the request initially came in, he was very unsure about participating.

“I thought, ‘I wonder what’s going to happen if people maybe don’t recognize my voice due to the fact that Daryl’s voice is such a signature of the Hall & Oates big hits?'” he says.

He was competing against names like Macy Gray, Billie Jean King, Metta World Peace, and Keyshia Cole, but didn’t know it: Backstage, Oates had to wear a sweatshirt that said “Don’t Talk to Me” along with gloves and a tinted welder’s mask. “You have to put that on in the hotel to walk through the lobby to get into the limo, to go to the TV studio,” he says. “Then you get out of the car and they lead you into your trailer. It’s the only time you can take that stuff off. Even the stagehands don’t know who you are.”

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He came in sixth place on the show and has no regrets about any of it. “The judges are fantastic,” he says. “The vibe is just so positive. They’re not there to tear anyone down. They’re just really having fun. When I got unmasked, I was like, ‘OK, I think I’m done.'”

His focus now is the upcoming series of solo shows, but he’s also finishing up an EP of modern R&B songs he recorded with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian. He’s going to record some songs with the the blues-rock band Robert Jon & the Wreck and producer Dave Cobb too. “There’s a whole bunch of things happening that really, really light my fire,” he says. “And I want to see where it takes me.”

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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.”

John Oates Says Hall and Oates Are Finished: ‘I’ve Moved On’

John Oates says his half-century musical partnership with Daryl Hall has come to an end after months of public, ongoing litigation between the two.

“You can ask Daryl the same question,” Oates told Rolling Stone in a new 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.”

The drama between both musicians became public knowledge last November, when Hall filed a lawsuit (and obtained a temporary restraining order ) against Oates in an attempt to block Oates from selling his share in their joint venture to Primary Wave Music, claiming it would violate the terms of the duo’s business agreement. Hall said he was “ blindsided ” by Oates’ actions and called them the “ultimate business betrayal,” while Oates said he was “ deeply hurt ” by his partner’s accusations.

Why Does John Oates Think Hall and Oates Are Finished?

For decades, both Hall and Oates supplemented their hit-making and large-scale touring with solo musical endeavors. Oates told Rolling Stone that his pandemic-enforced downtime led him to reconsider the balance he sought between the two.

“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,” he 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. 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.”

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Consequently, Oates no longer feels the need to perform his time-honored hits before tens of thousands of people each night. “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. I just wanted to do something else.”

Oates Denies Trying to Sabotage Hall, Still Open to Friendship

Hall’s lawsuit against Oates coincided with his series of tour dates with Todd Rundgren . “I believe that John Oates timed the Unauthorized Transaction to create the most harm to me,” Hall wrote in his legal filing.

Oates, however, denied this accusation, telling Rolling Stone , “I didn’t even know he was going on tour. I had nothing to do with that. If that’s how he perceived it, then that’s how he perceived it. But, really honestly, I don’t follow him on social media. 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.”

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On a personal level, Oates said he’s “always open” to mending fences with his longtime partner. “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.”

Still, he doesn’t envision them working together again. “I have no idea,” he said. “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.”

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It looks like the end of the road for Hall & Oates. In a new interview, John Oates confirms that the iconic duo has no plans to move forward together musically amid their  recent legal woes and feuding . 

"As far as I'm concerned, I've moved on," Oates, 76, tells Rolling Stone . "I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life."

However, he wasn't ruling out the possibility of mending fences with Daryl Hall, 77, as friends in the future. 

"I'm always open for that,” he tells the outlet. "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."

The comments echo what he previously told ET back in December . 

Oates previously opened up to ET about the pair's 50-year legacy after he was unmasked during the season 10 semifinals of  The Masked Singer . He explained that he's "not a very nostalgic person" and despite the longevity and popular appreciation for Hall & Oates' music, "I've moved on. I moved on in a big way. I've got other things I'm doing."

Still, he was happy to acknowledge the success the longtime collaborators had enjoyed together. 

"I have an amazing, amazing amount of respect, and I'm really, really thankful for the success that Daryl and I have had," Oates shared. "We've done something over a 50-year period of time that not many people ever can say they've done in their lives or careers."

"It's been a great thing for me to do, I'm really proud of it, and I'm really happy about it," Oates added. "And I know that those songs are going to live forever."

Hall & Oates formed in 1967 and went on to release 18 studio albums, achieving success with six No. 1 singles, including "Maneater," "Rich Girl," and "Out of Touch." Although both individual artists pursued solo recording careers and separate tours, the duo never officially dissolved. Their most recent studio album, "Home for Christmas," was released in 2006 and they last performed together in October 2022. 

One year later,  Hall filed a lawsuit against Oate s.

Hall filed a complaint against Oates and the co-trustees of the John W. Oates TISA Trust, including Oates' wife, Aimee Oates, in November 2023, along with a motion for a temporary restraining order. The court sanctioned a temporary restraining order at the time.

ET confirmed the existence of the lawsuit with the Nashville Chancery Court.

According to  The Associated Press , Oates is trying to unload his share of Whole Oats Enterprises LLP to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC. Hall's lawsuit and subsequent  temporary restraining order  against his bandmate has since temporarily blocked the sale as the legal proceedings play out in court.

The outlet reported that Hall sued Oates, claiming that Oates' attempt to sell his share of Whole Oats Enterprises LLP violates the terms of a business agreement the Hall & Oates duo forged years ago. In addition to the lawsuit, there's also an arbitrator that must weigh in before the sale can proceed.

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