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NextImg:Hall & Oates in Legal Battle as Daryl Hall Granted Restraining Order Against His Bandmate

Renowned pop-rock duo Daryl Hall and John Oates are currently embroiled in a legal dispute, with Daryl Hall obtaining a temporary restraining order against his bandmate, John Oates.

This legal clash originated when Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates in Nashville, Tennessee, under the category of contract/debt, as court records confirm.

Although the precise details of the lawsuit are concealed due to a court order, a temporary restraining order has been granted.

The musical partnership of Hall & Oates, which has spanned decades since the 1970s, remains a prominent name in the music industry.

Despite never officially parting ways, both Daryl Hall and John Oates have pursued individual careers alongside their joint endeavors. Neither Hall nor Oates, nor their representatives, has issued a statement concerning the lawsuit at this time.

This legal feud has brought to light the dynamic between the two musicians, with Hall emphasizing in a previous interview that their partnership primarily pertains to business matters.

“John and I are brothers, but we are not creative brothers. We are business partners,” Hall asserted during an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast in 2022.

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“We made records called ‘Hall & Oates’ together, but we’ve always been very separate, and that’s a really important thing for me,” Hall said.

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To illustrate this creative divide, Hall cited their song “Kiss on My List.” While Oates is credited as a co-producer, he is conspicuously absent from the list of songwriters.

“I did all those [harmonies],” Hall said pointing to his creative contribution. “That’s all me.”

Since their debut album, “Whole Oats,” in 1972, Hall & Oates have enjoyed a successful career, releasing 18 studio albums and achieving six No. 1 singles. Hits such as “Rich Girl,” “Maneater,” and “You Make My Dreams” have become enduring classics.

Their joint tours continued as recently as October 2022, according to Variety, highlighting the enduring appeal of their music.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the future of this legendary musical partnership remains uncertain. Apparently Daryl Hall “can’t go for that.”

With a lawsuit shrouded in secrecy, fans and music enthusiasts will just have to wait for further developments in this surprising case.

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