John Oates says a legendary Mississippi Delta bluesman who first rose to fame in the late 1920s ended up having a direct impact on the initial recordings by Hall and Oates. You May Also Like: Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’ Is Still the Best Hall and Oates Album

John Oates wrote or co-wrote some 82 songs between 1972-2003 as part of Hall and Oates, including the No. 1 hits “I Can’t Go For That” and “Out of Touch.” So, really, it’s easy to understand his interest in mixing it up with some new collaborators. You May Also Like:Read More

Hall and Oates, not long after their acceptance into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, got back to work — though, as has been increasingly the case lately, not together. Turns out, that strengthens their bond. You May Also Like: Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’ Is Still the Best Hall andRead More

Remember the video for “I Can’t Go For That”? It’s there. Live Aid? There, too. Early TV performances of “Rich Girl” and “Sara Smile”? Yep. But whatever happened to John Oates’ modified ’58 Strat? You May Also Like: Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’ Is Still the Best Hall and Oates Album HowRead More

John Oates last three solo projects — including a mainstream pop project, a roots album and now a series of singles featuring a different collaborative partner each month — would seem to have little in common. You May Also Like: Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’ Is Still the Best Hall and OatesRead More

Old-line Hall and Oates fans who may been less interested in John Oates’ more overtly country-inflected side trips of late, take heart: “Pushing a Rock Uphill” finds him returning to a tangy R&B vibe. You May Also Like: Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’ Is Still the Best Hall and Oates Album HowRead More