John Oates Biography

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NAME: John Oates
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
BIRTH DATE: c. April 07, 1948
EDUCATION: Temple University
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York

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Musician John Oates formed the band Hall & Oates with Daryl Hall in the 1970s. They continued to release hits like "Private Eyes" throughout the early 1980s.

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Synopsis

John Oates was born April 7, 1948 in New York City. He and Daryl Hall formed Hall & Oates and released their debut album in 1972. In 1976 they signed with RCA and produced several hit singles. They continued to release chart-toppers throughout the early 1980s, including "Private Eyes." Hall & Oates received the American Music Award for favorite pop group before disbanding in 1985 to go solo.

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Musician. Born April 7, 1948 in New York City. After high school, Oates attended Temple University in Philadelphia, where he met fellow musician and classmate Darryl Hall. The two played with several college bands before forming Hall & Oates and signing with Atlantic in 1972.

Hall & Oates released their debut album in 1972, Whole Oates, followed by 1974?s War Babies. In 1976, they moved to New York, where they signed with RCA and produced such popular singles as "Sara Smile" and "Rich Girl.? With these hits and the follow-up album Bigger Than the Both of Us, the band?s sound evolved to pop-rock, and Hall & Oates was more successful than ever.

After heading back to the studio for a few years, Hall & Oates reemerged with a heavier rock sound in 1980?s Voices. They continued to release chart-toppers throughout the early ?80s, including Private Eyes, H20 and Big Bam Boom. Hall & Oates received the American Music Award for favorite pop group before disbanding in 1985 to pursue solo careers.

Hall & Oates reunited in 1988, and though they have produced a few albums, they?ve kept a relatively low profile compared to the enormous stardom of the previous two decades.