In the midst of a legal battle that includes a restraining order against his longtime musical and business partner John Oates, Daryl Hall played a concert with a set list filled with Hall & Oates classics.
Hall took to the stage at the Tokyo Garden Theatre in Japan on 23rd November and performed many of the duo’s classic hits, including ‘Out of Touch’, ‘I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)’ and ‘Private Eyes’.
Classic rocker Todd Rundgren also performed at the show.
Fans of Hall & Oates were shocked to learn that on 16 November, Hall filed an undisclosed lawsuit against Oates and requested a temporary restraining order. The injunction was granted and is due to take effect on 30 November. Little information is known about the lawsuit as the records have been sealed by the court.
Hall & Oates formed in 1970 and released their debut album ‘Whole Oats’ in 1972. Throughout their highly successful career they have had six number one hits, including ‘Maneater’ and ‘Rich Girl’. In addition to their respective solo careers over the years, Hall & Oates toured together as recently as October 2022.
In a 2021 interview with GQ, Oates downplayed any tensions in the duo’s long-term collaboration.
“You know, [there have been] a lot more ups than downs, to be honest with you,” he said. “It’s actually a miracle, I’m actually shocked that we’re still able to play together and it’s great. It’s something you really have to appreciate because, as you said, it’s not easy”.
