J O H N
O A T E S
One half of the best-selling duo of all time
H A L L &
O A T E S
NEW RELEASE
JOHN OATES & THE GOOD ROAD BAND
‘LIVE IN NASHVILLE’
‘LIVE IN NASHVILLE’
IS SET FOR
A SEPTEMBER 18TH RELEASE
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!
John
Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as
well as an accomplished solo artist. Singing from the time he could talk and
playing the guitar since the age of five, John Oates was destined to be a
musician. Born in New York City, his family moved to a small town outside of
Philadelphia, PA in the early 1950s, a move that would change the course of his
life.
Soaking
up the sounds of the 60s, John was influenced by the nascent folk scene,
bluegrass, delta blues, and ragtime guitar styles, while also immersing himself
in R&B legends such as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, The Temptations, Curtis
Mayfield, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. One of his biggest mentors was
his guitar teacher Jerry Ricks, who had spent time on the road with Mississippi
John Hurt and Son House, and introduced John to the music of Doc Watson and
Reverend Gary Davis, passing down their signature finger and flatpicking
styles.
John
Oates met Daryl Hall while attending Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. The
two began collaborating and playing music together, marking the beginning of
their historic partnership. Since their formation in the early 70s, Daryl Hall
& John Oates have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80
million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have
scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world
for decades.
In
addition to their numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy
nominations, in 2005 they were inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of
Fame and in May of 2008 were presented the prestigious BMI Icon Award for their
outstanding career achievement in songwriting. In April 2014, Hall & Oates
were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Since
embarking on a long awaited solo career in 1999, John has recorded six solo
albums: Phunk Shui, 100 Miles of Life, Mississippi Mile, a live
album called The Bluesville Sessions, and Good Road To Follow, (which
featured collaborations with Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, Vince Gill, Nathan
Chapman, Jim Lauderdale, and Jerry Douglas).
John’s most recent record album:
JOHN OATES & THE GOOD ROAD BAND ‘LIVE IN
NASHVILLE’
IS SET FOR
A SEPTEMBER 18TH RELEASE
John
went on the road with the “ Good Road Band “ the very same musicians that
played on the album and developed a critically acclaimed show which he captured
during a live performance at thegendary Station Inn in Nashville in June of
2020. The recording, to be released in September 2020 displays the amazing
talent of these world class players and captures the energy of not only the
music of “Arkansas” but introduces new original songs as well. “This is
the culmination of two years of touring and you can hear the players
interacting and working together in a way that is astounding. "
Also Purchase
Change of Seasons
by JOHN OATES
A Memoir Hardcover
–Deckle
Edge, March 28, 2017
by John
Oates (Author),
Chris
Epting (Author)
available at amazon.com
John
Oates was born at the perfect time, paralleling the birth of rock ‘n roll.
Raised in a small Pennsylvania town, he was exposed to folk, blues, soul, and
R&B. Meeting and teaming up with Daryl Hall in the late 1960s, they
developed a style of music that was uniquely their own but never abandoned
their roots. John uncovers the grit and struggle it took to secure a recording
contract with the legendary Atlantic Records and chronicles the artistic twists
and turns that resulted in a DJ discovering an obscure album track that would
become their first hit record. This is not your typical rock and roll story.
John was focused creating great music. Along the way he achieved incredible
success, battling the ever-changing pop music landscape and coming to terms with
complex managerial, business, and personal challenges.
Daryl
Hall and John Oates have over 20 albums together, more than 60 million records
sold, and 29 Top 40 hits. They are the most successful pop duo in the world and
members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And yet John’s story has never been
told. Relying on his many hand-written journals, he brings to light many
fascinating stories spanning his entire life with a journalist’s eye and a
poet’s heart.
In Change
of Seasons, John shares his highs, lows, triumphs, and failures. He takes
the reader on a wild ride through all the eras, personalities and music that
has shaped him into what he is.
For more information about
John Oates
visit
John Oates Discography
Studio albums
Phunk Shui (2002)
1000 Miles of Life (2008)
Mississippi Mile (2011)
Good Road to Follow (2013)
Arkansas (2018)
JOHN OATES & THE GOOD ROAD BAND
‘LIVE IN NASHVILLE’ (2020)
Live albums
Live at the Historic Wheeler Opera House (2004)
John Oates Solo – The Album, The Concert (2006)
The Bluesville Sessions (2012)
HALL & OATES DISCOGRAPHY
Whole Oats (1972)
Abandoned Luncheonette (1973)
War Babies (1974)
Daryl Hall & John Oates (1975)
Bigger Than Both of Us (1976)
Beauty on a Back Street (1977)
Along the Red Ledge (1978)
X-Static (1979)
Voices (1980)
Private Eyes (1981)
H2O (1982)
Big Bam Boom (1984)
Ooh Yeah! (1988)
Change of Season (1990)
Marigold Sky (1997)
Do It for Love (2003)
Our Kind of Soul (2004)
Home for Christmas (2006)
JOHN OATES
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THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
BOOK TRAILER
BOOK REVIEW
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Featuring over 45
intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock
legends the world will ever know.
CHRIS SQUIRE... DR.
JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA… JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL
KANTNER... RAY THOMAS... RONNIE
MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE...
BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN
LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD
RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN
ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX...
RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER... ROGER
FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK...
SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST
BOOK TRAILER
BOOK REVIEW
-By Literary Titan (5) STARS
The Rock Star Chronicles, by Ray
Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their
heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his
obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school
but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried
chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book
on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the
70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists,
legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview
gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies
that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For
readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring
old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this
book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show.
The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I
didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into
trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new
frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll
music fan.
Ray Shasho masterfully gets the
interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions
designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse
issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been
on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to
get them comfortable about talking about their lives.
The book’s cover is befitting of its
subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden
letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking
order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock
music. The second noteworthy thing is the use of high definition pictures
to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures
that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones.
Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.
I recommend this book to rock music
enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious
to learn new things by going back in time.
Author Interview –
Ray Shasho
By Literary Titan
The Rock Star Chronicles uses your interviews with
rock legends to humanize them and preserve their contribution to the genre. Why
was this an important book for you to write?
I was fortunate to have lived through two of the
greatest decades for music. It was a time when radio played incredible music
and rock concerts were a bargain and a happening thing to do. Rock groups
featured incredibly talented musicians with guitarists and lead singers in the
spotlight. There has never been a generation to match that period of music
expertise and staying power. I wanted the reader to understand and realize how
great a talent they really were and still are. Especially to wannabe musicians
and the young. Many of the artists I have interviewed have passed on and others
nearing retirement. It was important to me to tell their stories at a
vulnerable period in their lives and be recognized as the greatest music legends
the world will ever know.
What is one interview in this book that stands out
as the most exciting one you had?
Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull has always been a rock
hero to me. He has written and performed complex music and always had an
incredible stage presence. Going to a Tull concert back in the day was a huge
event. I will admit the first time I interviewed Ian Anderson I was quite
nervous. I remember when the phone rang for the interview, I thought, that’s
Jethro Tull calling me! During the second interview I got him to chat about
politics, religion, ancestry, and world events. I tried not to ask the same
mundane music questions that have been asked of him many hundreds of times. He
was intellectual and I was on my best game that day.
What do you think is one thing modern musicians
have to learn from the icons of the rock and roll genre?
Bands must perform live. All the legends started
performing at school dances, bars, clubs, and anywhere they could be seen by an
audience big or small. If they are talented eventually someone will give them a
break, but it will not be easy. Having a You Tube video with a lot of page
views is a start, but it will never have the impact of playing in front of live
audiences.
What do you find is a common misconception people
have about music?
People that pay big money to watch an artist lip
sync on stage and still call it a great show. Music lovers who go see a
legendary rock band and there are no original members in the band. Ringo Starr
would never bill himself as The Beatles, instead he created an All-Starr band.
All generations need to do a little homework before purchasing expensive
tickets to concerts nowadays. My book will certainly help identify who the real
legends are.
Music is a universal language that we all share
and cherish.
