NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a Hall & Oates business partnership through arbitration, reaching a private ending after details of their rift went public in court documents filed in a 2023 lawsuit by Hall against Oates, according to a court filing Monday.
In Monday’s status report, attorneys for Hall noted the case received a final judgment in arbitration and they filed a proposed order for the judge, Nashville Chancellor Russell Perkins, to dismiss the case. In mid-July, Perkins ordered Hall’s attorneys to offer an update in the case, which had last seen a public filing in December 2023.
It’s unclear when the arbitration process was finalized. And details were not revealed about the arbitration outcome between the duo who made music together for more than a half century, including hits in the 1970s and ’80s such as “Maneater,” “Rich Girl” “Kiss on My List” and “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do).”
Robb Harvey, an attorney for Hall, declined to comment. Representatives for Oates did not immediately respond to The Associated Press’ request for comment.
In 2023 filings in the case, Hall accused Oates of blindsiding and betraying him, saying their relationship and his trust in Oates have deteriorated. Oates replied that he was “deeply hurt” that Hall was making “inflammatory, outlandish, and inaccurate statements” about him.
The judge had paused the sale of Oates’ stake in Whole Oats Enterprises LLP to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC. Whole Oats includes valuable Hall & Oates materials such as trademarks, personal name and likeness rights, record royalty income and website and social media assets, a court declaration says.
The dispute went public in November 2023, when Hall filed the lawsuit asking the judge to stop the sale by Oates so private arbitration could begin.
Hall gave a scathing account of their relationship in early November 2023 during arbitration, and it was made public later in the month in the lawsuit. It alleges that Oates and his team engaged in the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by pushing to sell his share while telling Hall’s associates that he wanted to maintain his ownership.
In his own declaration, Oates expressed disappointment with his longtime partner’s words, saying Hall’s accusations that Oates went behind his back and breached their agreement aren’t true. Oates declined to go into specifics, saying he’s obligated to keep details private, even if Hall didn’t.
Last year, Oates told The Associated Press that he’s had “no communication” with Hall and declined to discuss the legal proceedings. He did not see a Hall & Oates reunion in his future.
“I personally don’t see it happening. It’s not in my plans at all. You can ask Daryl Hall what he thinks. But for me personally, no,” he says.
“That ship has gone to the bottom of the ocean,” Hall told the news outlet. “I’ve had a lot of surprises in my life, disappointments, betrayals, so I’m kind of used to it.”
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Maria Sherman in New York contributed to this report.
Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Jason Kempin/Getty Images, Scott Legato/Getty Images
Hall and Oates is dead; long live Daryl Hall and John Oates’s solo careers. As the blue-eyed soul icons feud over their business, Oates is now saying he’s “moved on” from Hall and Oates. Speaking to Rolling Stone about his new, unfortunately titled album, Reunion, Oates said he doesn’t see himself performing with Hall again. (They last took the stage together in fall 2022.) What’s more, he has little desire to sing their old hits anymore. “To keep playing them, for me, was no longer interesting,” Oates said. “I just wanted to do something else.” He explained that the duo always billed themselves as “Daryl Hall and John Oates” so they would be seen as “two individuals who work together.” “This is the ultimate expression of that,” Oates continued.
The comments follow a contentious business issue between Hall and Oates, which Oates told Rolling Stone is “very boring.” Hall sued Oates for trying to sell his portion of their business, Whole Oates Enterprises LLP, to Primary Wave, a song fund that buys music rights. (Per the lawsuit, Primary Wave already owns a “significant interest” in the group’s music.) Hall argued that Oates selling his stake would violate a business agreement between them and was even granted a temporary restraining order against his partner. Remember what the man said about money: It won’t get you too far. One issue in the suit is who gets to sing which old songs: Hall has said he doesn’t want Oates performing songs he didn’t write. If Oates means what he says about leaving behind their old music, that shouldn’t be a problem.
Oates added he and Hall are “going to work it out” and wished his collaborator well. “We have a different strategy for our lives, and we have a different strategy for our business lives as well as our personal lives,” he said. “And that’s that, so be it. We’re old guys. We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do.” He’s gone.
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 10, Episode 12 of “The Masked Singer,” “Soundtrack to My Life,” which aired Dec. 13 on Fox.
Oh, oh, here he comes. Watch out boy, he’ll chew you up! Oh, oh, here he comes. John Oates is an Anteater.
Say it isn’t so. John Oates, one half of the most successful rock duo of all time — Daryl Hall & John Oates — was revealed on Wednesday as the Anteater on “The Masked Singer.” Later, Keyshia Cole was also unmasked as the Candelabra.
The Oates appearance comes at quite a coincidental moment: He and Hall have been in the news recently after a falling out (and Hall’s lawsuit) over Oates’ plan to sell his share of their joint venture.
“I can’t really talk about it,” Oates told Variety last week. “I don’t really want to talk about it. It’s not why I’m here. I want to focus on the music and [‘The Masked Singer’]. Things will work itself out and time will tell.”
OK, we get it, he can’t go for that. So, let’s talk about “The Masked Singer” — dressing Oates up as an “Anteater” was obviously a nod to the famed Hall & Oates song “Maneater.” And yet, that obvious clue completely eluded the show’s panelists.
“They knocked me down and tied my hands behind my back and told me I was going to be the Anteater,” Oates quipped. “To be honest with you, when I saw the rendering of the costume, I didn’t really care for it much. But I kind of just went with the flow. Then I realized Anteater/Maneater. It was interesting that no one else picked up on that on the show. At least they didn’t talk about it.”
For Anteater, no one got it right. Nicole Scherzinger thought it was John Mellencamp, while Robin Thicke named Jackson Browne. Ken Jeong picked Billy Joel. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg guessed Steven Van Zandt.
“I was flattered by the comparisons they were making,” Oates said. “I really liked the fact that they were comparing me to some of my favorite singers. People like Mellencamp and Billy Joel, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger. They seemed to really like my vocal performance.”
Oates said he agreed to do “The Masked Singer” after he realized there was an opportunity to perform without any preconceived Hall & Oates notions from the audience. “Separating me from the image of who I am in Hall & Oates, the 80s, the pop hits, all that kind of stuff. What’s going to happen when I’m just singing?” he said. “What’s the reaction going to be? That intrigued me and I wanted to do it mainly for that reason. And also, I realized that it was a huge platform. It’s such a successful show. I’m doing a lot of charity work and things like that for some great organizations. And I thought, if I can get the word out, I can reach a lot of people.”
Still Oates said he wasn’t anticipating how difficult it would be to perform in that costume. “Singing and doing choreography in that crazy suit was really difficult,” he said. “You have the Men in Black lead you through a dark backstage corridor where you can’t see a thing. And they put you onto the stage and there’s strobe lights and confetti falling and flashing video screens. It’s crazy and the people screaming, the audience’s insane. I’m wearing these giant size 15 work boots that they had to literally strap my feet into. It was it was a challenge for sure.”
As for being voted off the show, Oates admitted he was disappointed — and blamed jet lag for his final performance. “It was a good experience until the very end,” he said. “When I had the very last episode, I was booked to do a one-off show at the Newport Folk Festival. I did a set and then rushed to the airport got on the redeye. I went to LA, had to get up early in the morning to go straight to the television studio to do Masked Singer. And so, I was really tired.”
As for Candelabra, Nicole Scherzinger got this one right in naming Keyshia Cole, and Robin Thicke named Cole as well. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg said it was Brandy and Ken Jeong went with Kelly Rowland.
“They let me choose, as much as they could, the songs that I was going to sing,” Bach said. “Which made me happy because I got to do Elton John, “Magic” by Pilot and Lady Gaga. There was a couple other songs that I wanted to sing, but we couldn’t clear them in time. ‘The Final Countdown’ by Europe. I was going to slay you all with that one. I was asking to do some Journey and Led Zeppelin but those were pretty hard to clear.”
The singer with the evening’s least number of votes was Oates as Anteater. The remaining two contestants facing off in a battle royale (no longer a “smackdown”!) to determine who would move on to the finals, were Donut and Candelabra. The two contestants sang their own take on Hunter Hayes’ “Wanted.” (Hayes, who previously appeared on “The Masked Singer” as Astronaut, was also on hand to sing his song.)
Cole as Candelabra was voted out after that, which means Group C champ Donut will face off with Group B winner Sea Queen, Group A champion Cow and Group A “Ding Dong Keep It On” recipient Gazelle in next week’s finals.
John Oates as Anteater and Keysia Cole as Candelabra join Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, Ashley Parker Angel as S’more, Metta World Peace as Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and one-time special guest Demi Lovato as Anonymouse, as the Season 10 unmasked celebrities so far.
“The Masked Singer” features a new format this season, with three groups followed by Battle Royale semi-final episodes. The season also includes the return of Wild Card contestants, with one Wild Card introduced to each group, and the “Ding Dong Keep It On Bell” is back in the Battle Royale semi-final episodes, where the judges can choose to save one contestant from elimination and move them directly to the finale.
With sixteen total celebrity singers, Season 10 features new costumes including “Donut,” “Anteater,” “Hawk,” “Hibiscus,” “Diver,” “Gazelle,” “Royal Hen,” “Husky,” “Tiki,” “Pickle,” “Rubber Ducky,” “Candelabra,” “Cow,” “Sea Queen,” “Anonymouse” and a life-size “S’More.” Also returning to mark the show’s 10th are celebrities who have been previously unmasked since the show began. According to the show, Season 10 contestants “boast a combined 40 medals, 33 Grammy nominations, seven hall of fame awards, three lifetime achievement awards and over 50 tattoos.”
The season’s themed episodes included a tribute to Elton John; a “Trolls Night” tied to the November release of DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls Band Together”; a “Harry Potter Night” airing the week of Halloween; “NFL Night”; “One Hit Wonders”; “Disco”; “2000s Night”; “I Wanna Rock”; and “Soundtrack of My Life.” Back for Season 10 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke.
Here were the other performances on this week’s episode:
Candelabra, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Pete Dadds
Candelabra
Song: ‘I’m Going Down,’ by Mary J. Blige
Panel guesses: Tamar Braxton,Keyshia Cole, Rozonda “Chili” Thomas, Dawn Richard
Mix tape clue: “Party Jams.” “Nicole, I never forget the fun we had partying at an industry party.”
Package voiceover: “Continuing to set the stage ablaze in this competition feels amazing. And I’m pumped to have made it to the Group C finale. Tonight, I’m going to be singing ‘I’m Going Down,’ by Mary J. Blige. It’s a song about heartbreak, which I’ve definitely experienced. I was in a relationship for a long time with someone that I deeply loved. We had a child and built a life together. But he proved to me over and over again that I couldn’t trust him. I tried to stay for our child but ultimately staying wasn’t good for any of us. And I chose to walk away. I learned that in that moment that I had to love myself first. And since then, that’s what I‘ve been doing. So tonight, I’m sharing my whole heart on that stage. And hopefully that’s enough to get me to the finals.”
Previous songs: “1 Thing,” by Amerie; “All My Life,” by K-CI & Jojo
Previous clue: “Real tea.” “I want you to know that on and off the camera, I’m keeping 100% real.”
Previous panel guesses: Regina Hall, Brandy, Anika Noni Rose, Tamar Braxton, Monica, Fantasia, Keyshia Cole, Ashanti, Kelly Rowland
Anteater, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Pete Dadds
Anteater
Song: “Johnny B. Goode,” by Chuck Berry
Panel guesses: Paul Stanley, Jackson Browne, Steven Van Zandt
Mixtape clue: “Deep Thoughts.” “I had the greatest conversation when I was talking to Jenny.”
Package voiceover: “Don’t underestimate a short king. Cuddle Monster might have a few inches on me but like David and Goliath, this Anteater came out on top. Tonight, I’m singing ‘Johnny B. Goode’ because I grew up listening to Chuck Berry on the radio and I collected all of his 45 RPM records. When my mom signed me up for guitar lessons at 5 years old, this is one of the first songs I learned to play on my right-handed guitar. And it’s not easy when you’re a lefty. Even after decades of creating my own unique sound and becoming an inspiration to others, I’m still influenced by those early musical pioneers. Now I can’t wait to get on stage and show that real rock n roll never dies. Hopefully it will get me to the finale.”
Previous songs: “Walking in Memphis,: by Mark Cohn; “I Want It That Way,” by Backstreet Boys
Previous clue: “Hall of fame.” “I think the Trolls might know something about the hall of fame.”
Previous panel guesses: Rick Springfield, John Mellencamp, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Paul Simon
Donut, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Pete Dadds
Donut
Song: “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles
Panel guesses: Tom Jones, John Schneider, Engelbert Humperdink
Mixtape clue: “Poker Night.” “Robin, this mix tape was on repeat every time I hung out with your dear, sweet dad.”
Package voiceover: “Singing my heart out on stage last time felt so fulfilling. I know my wife is watching every step of my journey and she would be so thrilled that I made it to the Group C finals. I’m singing ‘Georgia on My Mind’ by Ray Charles. This is a song I really relate to, because it’s about being far away from the one you love. When I was a young man, I had the opportunity to sing this song as a duet with Ray on a television special. Performing with Ray was magical Remember, he was not a big guy. But when he opened his mouth to sing, he could knock you over with his power. Watching videos of our performance now, I realize I was way out of my league. So tonight, I’m hoping to make Ray proud.”
Previous songs: “Hooked on a Feeling,” by Blue Suede; “I Do (Cherish You),” by 98 Degrees
Previous clue: Hair and seasoning. “I’m well-seasoned, and I have been enjoyed by several generations.”
Previous panel guesses: Sylvester Stallone, Jeff Bridges, Tom Jones, Stanley Tucci, Liam Neeson, Engelbert Humperdinck
“The Masked Singer” is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment, with James Breen (who is also showrunner), Craig Plestis and Cannon as executive producers.
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to
The news, even that about Southwest Airlines, doesn’t need to be complicated or confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is for. And, as in the case with anything from Microsoft, to keep the news from worrying our pretty little heads over, remember something new and equally indecipherable will come out soon:
Really all you need to do is follow one simple rule: barely pay attention and jump to conclusions. So, here are some headlines today and my first thoughts:
A Southwest Airlines passenger climbed onto a wing.
Southwest Airlines passenger hospitalized after opening emergency exit and climbing onto wing, officials say
… Some people will do anything for extra leg room.
Moms for Liberty founder and her husband in 3-way and now battery is alleged
Oh, I’m guessing all kinds of batteries were involved.
Man who stripped naked on Disneyland ride was on drugs, police say
Ironically, he slipped himself a Mickey.
Century-overdue library book is finally returned in Minnesota
… No word if it was found with Joe Biden’s boxed papers.
Jared Leto becomes the first person to legally climb to the top of the Empire State Building
The last time he was that high, he agreed to do ‘Morbius.’
George Santos was expelled from Congress
… Saying that’s nothing compared to time he was suspended from baseball for using PEDs.
Darryl Hall broke up with John Oates
… look for a new group: John Oates and Pete Davidson!
Cyber Monday biggest on-line shopping event ever
And, now that Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are done, let’s make way for ‘Burglary Tuesday.’
Henry Kissinger dies at 100
It probably was the vaccine.
Huge crack opens up in Iceland, steam pouring forth
… So, just another vacation for Chris Christie.
‘Oppenheimer’ bests ‘Barbie’ in weekend premiere VOD viewership
… That would explain the giant pink mushroom cloud where Barbie’s dream house used to be.
Aaron Rodgers talks Jets return this season
And says he’ll stomp his leg once if yes, twice if no.Will Smith’s team responds to accusations that the actor bottoms
Will Smith’s team responds to accusations that the actor bottoms
Damn, a ‘race to the bottom’ is now a description of people rushing to Will Smith’s house!
The Las Vegas Sphere is already losing a 100 million dollars
… Look for Elon to pay billions for it …
Paul Lander is not sure which he is proudest of — winning the Noble Peace Prize or sending Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege to accept it on his behalf, bringing to light the plight of African women in war-torn countries. In his non-daydreaming hours, Paul has written for Weekly Humorist, National Lampoon, American Bystander, Huff Post Comedy, McSweeney’s, Bombeck Writers Workshop Blog and the Humor Times, written and/or produced for multiple TV shows and written standup material that’s been performed on Maher, The Daily Show, Colbert, Kimmel, etc. Now, on to Paul’s time-commanding Special Forces in Khandahar… (See all of Paul’s “Ripping the Headlines Today” columns here.)
If you, like me, love listening to a good Hall & Oates song, you sadly won’t be seeing them sing together any time soon. Daryl Hall currently has a temporary restraining order against John Oates that goes into effect on November 30. Why? No one was quite sure up until recently.
The duo, who wrote songs like “You Make My Dreams Come True,” have been at each other’s throats, and this latest battle seems to be the worst of the worst. Previously, the court documents were sealed, but thanks to a judge in Tennessee, we now know that a restraining order was put in place because Hall wanted to keep Oates from selling his share of their joint musical venture to Primary Wave Music.
In Hall & Oates’ words, “I can’t go for that. No can do.” Mainly because I’d like to see the chaos of Hall & Oates performing live someday, and this does very much stopthat from happening. The news about the restraining order is certainly concerning, and they haven’t performed anywhere together recently, either.
This news does fit with how Hall has been talking about Oates recently, however. On Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, Hall said, “You think John Oates is my partner? … He’s my business partner. He’s not my creative partner.” He went on to say, “John and I are brothers, but we are not creative brothers. We are business partners. We made records called Hall & Oates together, but we’ve always been very separate, and that’s a really important thing for me.”
Despite now knowing why the restraining order came to be, we still don’t know much of anything about the details, but Hall is making it clear that hethinks he was the brains behind Hall & Oates’ success, also saying, “I did all those [harmonies] … That’s all me,” about songs like “Kiss on My List.”
What is happening in 2023?
Daryl Hall having a restraining order against John Oates was not on my 2023 bingo card. Why exactly has it escalated to a point where Hall felt the need to get a temporary restraining order against Oates? Everything comes down to Hall trying to keep control of their music.
Given their history, this news isn’t all that surprising. In 2022, on the same podcast, Hall called Oates his “subordinate” because he doesn’t see him as an equal. So, Hall has been looking down on Oates for quite some time, even though they were supposed to be a duo.
Someone better hire a Private Eye(s) to sort this out … right? Otherwise, Hall is just going to end up being a “Maneater.” In the end, this entire case just seems a little “Out of Touch.” (I’m done, I promise.) Maybe what we need is for Garfunkel & Oates to come back and take their rightful place. This drama is too much.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall has sued his longtime music partner John Oates, arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate the terms of a business agreement the Hall & Oates duo had forged.
The move quickly prompted a judge to temporarily block the sale while legal proceedings and a previously initiated arbitration continue.
A Nashville chancery court judge issued the temporary restraining order on Nov. 16, writing that Oates and others involved in his trust can’t move to close the sale of their share of Whole Oats Enterprises LLP to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC until an arbitrator in a separately filed case weighs in on the deal, or until the judge’s order expires — typically within 15 days, unless a judge extends the deadline.
Chancellor Russell Perkins issued the order the same day Hall filed his lawsuit, which was largely brought forth under seal, obscuring most details. An order Wednesday by the judge allowed more filings to be made public, though many details about the pair’s business agreement and the proposed sale remain under wraps.
Writing in favor of sealing certain filings, Hall’s attorneys reasoned that it’s a private dispute under an agreement with confidential terms, concerning a confidential arbitration process.
Although the publicly released version of the lawsuit didn’t specify what’s at stake in the sale, Primary Wave has already owned “significant interest” in Hall and Oates’ song catalog for more than 15 years. In a 2021 interview with Sky News, Hall alluded to disappointment with the sale of his back catalog.
“Oh, in the early days, it got sold off for me and I didn’t get the money,” he said. In the same interview, he advised artists to retain their publishing rights, saying “all you have is that.”
The lawsuit contends that Hall opened an arbitration process on Nov. 9 against Oates and the other defendants in the lawsuit, Oates’ wife, Aimee Oates, and Richard Flynn, in their roles as co-trustees of Oates’ trust. Hall was seeking an order preventing them from selling their part in Whole Oats Enterprises to Primary Wave Music.
According to the lawsuit, Oates’ team intimated at the time that the sale could close within days, although no arbitrator had been picked yet to sort through the conflict.
The lawsuit says Oates’ team entered into a letter of intent with Primary Wave Music for the sale, and alleges further that the letter makes clear that the music duo’s business agreement was disclosed to Primary Wave Music in violation of a confidentiality provision.
“Thus, the entire Unauthorized Transaction is the product of an indisputable breach of contract,” the lawsuit states.
The case will be taken up at a Nov. 30 court hearing.
FILE – Daryl Hall and John Oates perform in Glendale, Ariz. on July 17, 2017 (Photo by Rick Scuteri/Invision/AP, File)
The Associated Press sent emails to attorneys for both parties and to representatives for Primary Wave Music on Friday. Still unclear is whether the dispute centers on the music catalog of Hall & Oates, a soft-rock-and-pop duo best known for its No. 1 hits “Private Eyes,” “Rich Girl” and “Maneater.”
Daryl Hall and John Oates got their start as Temple University students before signing with Atlantic Records in 1972. In the decades since, they have achieved six platinum albums and many more Top 10 singles with their unique approach to blue-eyed soul. Hall & Oates was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and its latest album, “Home for Christmas,” was released in 2006. The duo continued to perform as of last year.
“We have this incredibly good problem of having so many hits,” Oates told the AP in 2021, just before resuming a national tour that had been delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Believe me, it’s not a chore to play those songs because they are really great.”
Sherman reported from Copperas Cove, Texas.
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Fans of Hall & Oates may be saddened to learn that the iconic pop-rock duo are currently on opposite sides of a bitter legal dispute.
Daryl Hall, 77, sued John Oates, 75, in Nashville Chancery Court on Nov. 16, as first reported by Philadelphia magazine. The court documents are sealed — for Private Eyes only, apparently — so there is little public information about the cause of this legal battle.
On top of the lawsuit, Hall filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against Oates. The following day, the restraining order was granted. It will take effect on Nov. 30.
Hall paid a US$50,000 bond for the restraining order.
While some could speculate that the pair fell out over a Rich Girl, the lawsuit more likely has something to do with their business dealings. The suit involves “contract/debt,” according to online records.
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Hall and Oates met while attending Temple University, according to the duo’s website. They’ve been collaborating for decades, writing mega-hits like Maneater, You Make My Dreams (Come True) and Sara Smile.
Daryl Hall and John Oates during a taping for the 1988 MTV New Year’s Eve Party in Los Angeles.
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Even in recent years, Hall and Oates have toured prolifically together. They are a rare example of a popular music group formed in the ’70s that is still together to this day — though that may not last for long.
Daryl Hall (L) and John Oates (R) performing at the All In Arts & Music Festival at Indiana State Fairgrounds on Sept. 3, 2022 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Cracks in their relationship came to the fore in September 2022, when Hall was interviewed on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast. He appeared to diminish the importance of the duo’s collaboration in their music.
“You think John Oates is my partner? … He’s my business partner. He’s not my creative partner,” Hall said. “We made records called Hall & Oates together, but we’ve always been very separate, and that’s a really important thing for me.”
“We don’t write together very much, never did, really,” he added. “We went separate ways creatively. We needed to have that space apart, in that respect, even though we never stopped playing together, but now it just feels … I don’t know how to describe it. When it feels right, it feels right.”
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Watches donated through Giving Time Auctions will raise money for Giving Kitchen and MusiCares
Press Release –
updated: May 30, 2020
ATLANTA, May 30, 2020 (Newswire.com)
– The lives of those who work in the music and food service industries have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrity chef Alton Brown, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician John Oates, and watchmaker Cameron Weiss have come together to support these industries with watch retailer Crown & Caliber to auction off their personal timepieces, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to MusiCares and Giving Kitchen.
The Giving Time auctions have already raised more than $25,000 from previous Alton Brown and Crown & Caliber watch donations. The second auction is taking place on a new platform showcasing stories of each watch and an enhanced bidding experience.
“Giving Time auctions allow us to continue our commitment to making a positive and lasting impact on our community during a time of great need,” said Hamilton Powell, CEO and Founder of Crown & Caliber. “The generosity of these donors, who have given their personal timepieces to help others, is inspiring and we are honored to come alongside them.”
The Brown and Crown & Caliber watches will be auctioned off to support Giving Kitchen, which provides emergency assistance to food service workers in Atlanta through financial support and a network of community resources. The watches from Weiss and Oates will be auctioned off to benefit MusiCares, the affiliated charitable foundation of The Recording Academy that has established a COVID-19 relief fund. Additionally, an anonymous donor has given two additional timepieces, increasing the opportunities for people to support these two charities. All watches purchased through Giving Time will come with a one-year warranty through Crown & Caliber.
The watches up for the Giving Time auctions are:
Alton Brown’s Weiss American Issue Standard Field Watch
John Oates’ Porsche Design 1919 Chronotimer Flyback
Cameron Weiss’s Weiss Limited Edition Titanium Field Watch Prototype
A Rolex Datejust from Crown & Caliber
A Bremont Supermarine from an anonymous donor
A Grand Seiko SBGV019G from an anonymous donor
The Giving Time auctions can be found at givingtime.crownandcaliber.com. Bidding on the watches will end at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 2.
Media Contact – Bryan Harris – press@crownandcaliber.com
