Scoreload

American pop rock duo known for chart-topping hits blending rock, soul, and new wave influences.Formed in Philadelphia in 1970, Hall & Oates became the best-selling music duo in history with six Billboard Hot 100 No.1 singles. Active through the 1970s–2010s, they fused blue-eyed soul with rock and new wave, influencing generations of artists.

• Daryl Hall and John Oates met in 1967 during a band competition shootout in Philadelphia, where they escaped gunfire together in an elevator.
• The duo experienced major creative tensions in the late 1980s, leading to a near-permanent breakup before reuniting for a 1990 charity concert.
• In 2014, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but performed separately during the ceremony due to ongoing disputes.
• A bitter 2021 lawsuit saw John Oates sue Daryl Hall over business disagreements, revealing deep rifts despite their musical legacy.