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John Oates


John William Oates (born April 7, 1949 in New York) is an American musician and producer best known as the mustachioed half of the successful rock and soul duo Hall & Oates.

Background


John Oates was raised in North Wales, PA, and attended North Penn High School in suburban Philadelphia. He is married to Aimee Oates, and his son Tanner John Oates was born on June 19, 1996.

After high school, John attended Temple University in Philadelphia. It was there that he met Darryl Hall, also a musician and student at Temple. The two were involved in several college bands, but after becoming the duo Hall & Oates, they were signed by Atlantic Records in 1972. Since the formation of this partnership, Hall & Oates have gone on to record 21 albums which have sold over 80 million units worldwide, making them arguably the most successful duo in pop/rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 top 40 hits and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the ground breaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time. Their influence on modern pop music has been cited by numerous contemporary bands, like the Gym Class Heroes and the Killers, who have credited and acknowledged H&O’s considerable contribution to American music.

Despite 30 years as a chart-topping performer and sought after producer, Oates did not release a solo album until 2002's ''Phunk Shui''.

Oates took part, along with Jamie Cullum, in the song "Greatest Mistake" by Handsome Boy Modeling School. The song appears on the 2004 album ''White People''.

Oates has recently been invited to become a member of the board of directors for the R&B Foundation and continues to support many national and local charities.

He has just finished recording his second solo album entitled: “1000 Miles of Life” in Nashville featuring a collection of musicians. The album is due for a Fall 2008 release.

As reported by Billboard, John Oates will be starring in an animated series called J.Stache created by Evan Duby at Primary Wave Music Publishing.

On October 27, Oates sang the National Anthem before Game 5 of the 2008 World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Releases


* ''Phunk Shui'' (CD that was released multiple times, each adding bonus tracks)

* ''John Oates: Live At The Historic Wheeler Opera House'' (DVD and bonus live CD) (2004)

* ''John Oates Solo - The Album, The Concert'' (DualDisc: CD side of ''Phunk Shui'' (14 track version), DVD side ''Live at the Historic Wheeler Opera House'') (bonus live CD that came with the original above the DVD is not included) (2006)

* ''1000 Miles Of Life (2008)


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