John Oates

John Oates: Biography in Details

Who is John Oates?

John Oates is a soul guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, American rock, and R&B. He is popular for half of the rock and soul duo, Hall and Oates (with Daryl Hall) and one half of the best-selling duo of all time Hall and Oates.

John Oates: Birth Fact, Family, Childhood

A Famous singer was born on April 7, 1948, in New York City, New York, USA as John William Oates. His ethnicity is Italian and nationality is American

His mother was an Italian immigrant originally from Salerno and his father was born to an English father and Gibraltarian mother, who claimed ancient Moorish heritage. Moreover, In the early, 1950 his family moved to a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA.

John Oates was interested in singing from his childhood.

John Oates: Education History

John Oates graduated from  North Penn High School in 1966.

After then, he graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, where he met Daryl Hall.

John Oates: Early Life Profession and Career

John Oates began his career from his first single “I Need Your Love,” with The Masters for Philadelphia-based Crimson Records. Hall & Oates formed the duo in 1972. They have record 21 albums (to date), which have sold over 80 million units worldwide, making them the most successful duo in pop–rock history.

Until 2002’s Phunk Shui, Oates did not release a solo album. Along with Jamie Cullum, Oates took part, in the song “Greatest Mistake” by Handsome Boy Modeling School. That song appears on the 2004 album White People. On August 23, 2008, Oates second solo album, 1000 Miles of Life, was released.

Besides, John Oates played with the indie rock band The Bird and the Bee as a surprise guest in March 2010. Margo Rey charted at #24 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Tracks with the song “Let the Rain”, which was co-written by John Oates on October 1, 2011. Oates released a new single, “Stand Strong”, which he co-wrote with Teddy Morgan on March 11, 2013.

John Oates released Another Good Road in 2015. On March 28, 2017, his memoir, Change of Seasons (9781250082657), was published by St. Martin’s Press. As well as John Oates has employed the effects throughout his musical career and the use of many instruments and endorses several manufacturers and brands.

John Oates: Lifetime achievement and awards

John Oates was inducted into the International Mustache Hall of Fame (inaugural class) in the category Music & Arts (2015). Besides that, the Duo was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

John Oates: Controversy and rumor

John Oates has not been a part of controversy and rumor (as of 2018). It seems like, he is hiding his Personal Life from the media and the public.

John Oates: Salary and the Net worth

John Oates earns a decent amount of money but has not been disclosed to the media or public.

His estimated net worth is about $40 Million as of 2022 which he earns from his profession.

John Oates: Body measurement

John Oates has an average body type with back hair and with dark brown eyes.

Besides, he is 5 feet 5 inches tall with unknown body mass.

John Oates: Social media

John Oates is active on Facebook with more than 134k followers, Instagram with more than 14k followers, and Twitter with more than 363k followers.

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Reference: (Wikipedia, IMDB, Biography.com)

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