TBPC Podcast (T-Bone's Prime Cuts)

Episode #6 - John Oates

TBPC Podcast (T-Bone's Prime Cuts)

Show Notes

John Oates is today's guest. Half of famed duo, Daryl Hall & John Oates. He’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, AND the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

Today we'll talk about: His new solo album, "Live In Nashville" with the Good Road Band, Oates Fest 7908, Saxsquatch, "Abandoned Luncheonette", Arif Mardin, George Harrison, How no two Daryl Hall & John Oates songs sound similar, Recording "We Are The World", Re-opening The Apollo Theater with Eddie Kendricks & David Ruffin, Live Aid, The GREAT T-Bone Wolk, John Oates the guitarist and MORE!

John's Site: https://johnoates.com/

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