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John Oates

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John Oates

b. 1949

American musician (born 1948)

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Biography

John William Oates is an American musician, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates along with Daryl Hall. He has played rock, R&B, and soul music, serving as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer.

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1949
Birth

American singer-songwriter guitarist, and producer (Hall & Oates)

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