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John Oates, half of the hugely successful pop rock duo Hall & Oates, has opened up about his partnership with Daryl Hall amid their ongoing and fractious legal battle.Hall, 77, is suing Oates, 75, in an initially confidential lawsuit that came to light in November when Hall also filed for and received a temporary restraining order against Oates in a Nashville court.A week later it was revealed that Hall is attempting to block Oates from selling his share of the duo’s Whole Oats Enterprises to music publisher Primary…

From the courtroom to network television, singer John Oates of Hall & Oates has been spending a lot of time in front of judges. The “Sara Smile” artist was revealed to be a contestant on Wednesday’s episode of the singing competition show “The Masked Singer.” The appearance came amid his ongoing legal battle with his longtime musical partner Daryl Hall. Oates acknowledged appearing on the show so that he could use his singing voice and not have it “connected to past.” It’s a past that has recently been the topic…

With the dramatic language expected from a Songwriters Hall of Famer, Daryl Hall filed a sharply worded sworn statement Wednesday explaining why he’s suing music partner John Oates over an alleged breach of a business partnership. In his declaration filed in Nashville Chancery Court and obtained by Rolling Stone, Hall accused Oates of making a “completely clandestine and bad faith move” when he “surreptitiously sought” to sell his share of a joint venture without Hall’s allegedly required consent. Hall claims…

The details of Hall & Oates’ mysterious legal battle and restraining order have been revealed.Earlier this month, Daryl Hall sued John Oates, his former music partner, because Oates allegedly planned to sell off his share of a joint venture to a third party. Hall argued that that would violate the terms of a business agreement the Hall & Oates duo had reached. A Nashville chancery court judge swiftly blocked the sale while legal proceedings, and a previous arbitration, continue. When Hall filed the suit, he also…

The pop rock duo Hall & Oates are embroiled in a confidential lawsuit, with details of the litigation sealed.Daryl Hall, 77, the group’s co-founder, is suing his former bandmate John Oates, 75, according to Axios Nashville reporter Nate Rau, who first reported the suit. The suit by Hall is against Oates as an individual and Oates’s trust.The pair is known for many chart-topping hits including Kiss on My List, Private Eyes and Maneater.The lawsuit was filed in Nashville’s chancery court on Thursday, according to court…

Hall & Oates are in the midst of a hush-hush legal battle that has led Daryl Hall to obtain a restraining order against his former music partner John Oates. It’s unclear what the legal complaint entails, as the Nashville court records are sealed, but based on a Nov. 16 court filing, Hall is suing the other half of Hall & Oates. The lawsuit is coupled with Hall requesting a restraining order against Oates, which was granted the day after the suit was filed. The five solo albums Hall released, starting with…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksMusic'I’m suddenly depressed,' one fan shared after hearing the news Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 22, 2023  •  Last updated 18 minutes ago  •  3 minute read Daryl Hall and John Oates attend the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's 12th Grand Slam for Children event, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, in Las Vegas. Photo by Ronda Churchill /APArticle contentDaryl Hall and John Oates are “out of touch” as news has emerged that the former is suing his musical…

Daryl Hall has taken out a restraining order against his longtime musical partner, John Oates, in a mysterious legal dispute playing out in Nashville. It’s unclear what the dispute is actually about, as the court documents are sealed. The case summary on the Nashville Chancery Court website classifies it as a “Contract/Debt” dispute. Hall filed the initial complaint back on Nov. 16 (with Nashville journalist Nate Rau one of the first to pick up on it).  Along with filing the complaint, Hall filed a motion for…

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