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John Oates on the thing he hates most about Hall and Oates: 'Just be totally objective about it'

John Oates on the thing he hates most about Hall and Oates: ‘Just be totally objective about it’

Everyone, no matter their stature, can find themselves regretting a few things – and John Oates of Hall and Oates is no different.

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For John Oates, picking a favorite Hall and Oates song isn’t easy: ‘There’s so many — thank God’

John Oates struggles to select a single Hall and Oates moment, finally settling on three from a career marked as much by diversity as longevity.

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Hall and Oates have developed an unspoken kinship: ‘It’s so weird’

Outside of tour commitments, Hall and Oates rarely, if ever, speak. Find out why John Oates is OK with that.

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‘Stack O’ Lee’ didn’t come easy on John Oates’ new live set: ‘I literally couldn’t play it’

Eleven hours into work on ‘Another Good Road,’ John Oates decided to cover his old favorite ‘Stack O’ Lee.’ It proved more difficult than he’d imagined.

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John Oates – Another Good Road (2015)

John Oates’ intimate forthcoming live release, ‘Another Good Road,’ gives us new perspective on an exciting period of musical growth.

Hall and Oates still lobbying Hall of Fame on behalf of Philadelphia's 'incredible musical history'

Hall and Oates still lobbying Hall of Fame on behalf of Philadelphia’s ‘incredible musical history’

A year after their own induction, Hall and Oates keep up pressure on the Hall of Fame to honor several Philadelphia greats. Find out who.

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Hall and Oates have made the most of this Internet age: ‘New generations listen with an open mind’

John Oates credits Hall and Oates’ third-act resurgence to one particular element that’s unique to this modern era.

Nick DeRiso's Best of 2014 (Rock + Roots): David Crosby, John Oates, Lloyd Cole

Nick DeRiso’s Best of 2014 (Rock + Roots): David Crosby, John Oates, Lloyd Cole

David Crosby, John Oates, Robert Plant, Lloyd Cole and Jackson Browne are among those on Nick DeRiso’s Best of 2014 list for rock and roots albums.

Reevaluating Hall and Oates' timeless 'I Can't Go For That': 'That's what made it so funky'

Reevaluating Hall and Oates’ timeless ‘I Can’t Go For That’: ‘That’s what made it so funky’

Hall and Oates’ “I Can’t Go For That” began its march to No. 1 this week, creating misconceptions and breaking barriers along the way.

The secret to Hall and Oates' success? Understanding their roles

The secret to Hall and Oates’ success? Understanding their roles

John Oates co-wrote a number of Hall and Oates’ biggest hits. But when it came to taking the mic, he says Daryl Hall’s voice changed everything.