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Daryl Hall Sues John Oates Amid Contract Dispute, Obtains Restraining Order

Dispute may involve issues over solo performances and financial matters; Hall previously described their relationship as 'business partners' but not 'creative brothers'

  • Daryl Hall has filed a lawsuit against John Oates, his former bandmate in the iconic pop rock duo Hall & Oates. The lawsuit is categorized as a 'contract/debt' dispute.
  • Hall has also been granted a temporary restraining order against Oates, which is set to begin on November 30. The exact nature of the restraining order is currently unknown.
  • Sources suggest the dispute may be related to who can perform which songs as a solo artist, as well as financial issues.
  • Despite their successful musical partnership, Hall has previously stated in interviews that he and Oates are 'business partners' but not 'creative brothers', and that they have 'always been very separate'.
  • Both Hall and Oates have pursued solo careers in recent years, and Oates has admitted that he doubts the duo will tour together again.
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