John Oates
John Oates has been known as one half of the best-selling duo of all time 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' charity involvement includes the original Live Aid concert, We Are the World recording, and Oates Song Fest 7908, which provided more than 450,000 meals for American families. In 2022, Oates became the international ambassador for Movember, the men's health initiative. Since embarking on a solo career in 1999, Oates has recorded seven solo albums. In addition, his 2017 autobiography Change of Season released by St. Martin’s Press, became an Amazon best seller. He is currently performing an intimate series of solo acoustic shows called an Evening of Stories and Songs in America and Europe.