May 17th 2024.
John Oates and Daryl Hall, the iconic duo from the 80s, seem to be going through a rough patch in their relationship. It all started when John revealed that the legal battles with his former songwriting partner were taking a toll on his life. The duo, who formed in the 1970s and achieved great success in the following decade, also went into business together with their jointly-owned company, Whole Oats Enterprises LLP.
Last year, at the age of 76, John made the decision to sell his half of the company. However, when Daryl found out, he was furious and accused John of betraying him. He even filed a lawsuit claiming that he was not consulted before the sale. It seems that the two have been at odds since the middle of the pandemic, when their plans for a new album were scrapped and their longtime keyboardist left the band.
John recently opened up about the situation, explaining that he became frustrated with the legal complexities and wanted to give Daryl the opportunity to be in control. He told Good Morning America, "Daryl has always wanted to be his own man and I wanted to give him that chance. If I sell my half, he can do what he wants."
But the sale of their company was not the only issue between the two. John also revealed that their working relationship hasn't been the same in the past 20 years. They only meet up to perform concerts together and haven't worked on new music since their 18th album in 2006. Despite this, John still holds a lot of respect for Daryl and takes inspiration from other artists who have also sold their catalogues.
Their debut album, Whole Oats, was released in 1972 but it wasn't until the 80s when they achieved worldwide success with their albums Voices, Private Eyes, and H2O. These albums were certified Platinum in the US and produced top 10 singles on both sides of the Atlantic. Their most successful single in the UK, Maneater, reached number 6 on the charts and sold over 600,000 copies.
It's clear that the duo's relationship has hit a rough patch, with Daryl accusing John of going behind his back and acting in bad faith. In court documents, Daryl claims that John did not inform him about the sale and even lied about the timing of the meetings. Despite this, the two have not completely cut ties and still perform together.
It's sad to see such an iconic duo go through such difficulties, but as they say, all good things must come to an end. We can only hope that John and Daryl can find a way to reconcile and continue to share their music with the world. If you have any insider information on this story, don't hesitate to get in touch with us, we'd love to hear from you.
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