In 1981, Hall & Oates released "Private Eyes", a massive hit that one of the songwriters thought was the end of his career.

Music legend John Oates is celebrating a big birthday. On April 7, 2026, the legendary guitarist and songwriter, best known as one half of the soft rock/pop duo Hall & Oates, turns 78 years old.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On this day in 1977, Hall and Oates earned their first No. 1 hit with their era-defining single, "Rich Girl." The massively ...