About John Oates
John Oates is celebrating 25 years as an accomplished solo recording artist. This year, to celebrate this milestone, he will be releasing his newest project, the self-titled album OATES. As co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history, Hall & Oates, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the American Songwriters Hall of Fame, recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award, as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.
Oates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments, the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session, headlining the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, and more recently, is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America, Movember, and Teen Cancer America, among others.
In addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates, he has recorded 8 solo albums: Phunk Shui, 1000 Miles of Life, Mississippi Mile, The Bluesville Sessions, Good Road to Follow, Arkansas, Live from Nashville, and Reunion.
He is currently touring the world with his GOOD ROAD BAND and Acoustic Quartet, performing his new original songs plus past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me” from the early days of rock, soul, folk, and R&B.