Iconic musician states he has no plans to reconcile with old bandmate

egend John Oates finally giving solo career full attentionOates, who toured in support of his most recent album “Reunion” last year, said that his personal relationship with Hall has essentially disappeared mostly because of the lawsuit.“Unfortunately, the legal system has come in between us,” Oates told MassLive last August. “It’s based around contractual and a business partnership that was established over 50 years ago that has been outdated. And trying to change it, there were some legal issues that needed to be worked through and we’re almost finished working through it.”“I’ve moved on totally and I’m very happy with where I’m sitting right now and I hope [Hall] is, too,” Oates added.Hall recently collaborated with Dave Stewart, a former member of Eurythmics. The duo worked together on Hall’s most recent album, “D,” which was released last June. Hall described Stewart as “a whirlwind. Witty and amusing, for sure. Also manic. He never stops.”Their partnership was characterized by maturity and collaboration, according to Hall. Hall & Oates rose to fame in the mid-1970s and remained popular until the late 1980s. Their breakthrough came with their 1975 album, “Daryl Hall & John Oates,” which included hits such as “Sara Smile,” marking their first top 40 and top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The album and its lead single received gold certification from the RIAA.The duo’s success continued with gold and platinum-certified albums like “Bigger Than Both of Us,” “Beauty on a Back Street,” and “Voices” among others. Hall & Oates have had six number one hits including “Rich Girl,” “Kiss on My List,” and “Maneater.” They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.Daryl Hall and John Oates’ dispute has ultimately led to the dissolution of their musical partnership, with Hall expressing little hope of reconciliation. Their once dynamic and iconic collaboration has been overshadowed by legal battles and personal differences, leaving fans of the duo disappointed. Despite the end of an era, both musicians are focusing on their individual musical endeavors and personal growth. The legacy of Hall & Oates lives on through their timeless hits and impact on the music industry.