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Hall & Oates were an iconic duo in the ‘70s and ’80s, generating hit after hit, like “You Make My Dreams,” “Maneater,” “Rich Girl” and many more.
But in John Oates’ opinion, his partnership with Daryl Hall proved to be creatively stifling despite their success.
“I can’t speak for Daryl, but I think we both prioritized the collective. We both prioritized Hall & Oates because it was so important, it’s where we made our name for ourselves,” he told Fox News Digital.
“We created an incredible legacy and body of music that will stand the test of time. And because of that, I think we were both constrained. Here again, I won’t speak for him, but … I felt that every time I got momentum on an individual or solo project, it had to be curtailed …