Hall & Oates Announce Musical Split After Five Decades Together

In a shocking turn of events, the iconic pop duo Hall & Oates have announced their musical split after five decades of performing together. The US duo, known for hits such as Rich Girl and Maneater, have officially gone their separate ways following an ongoing legal dispute.

The dispute arose last year when John Oates allegedly attempted to sell his half of their jointly owned company, Whole Oats Enterprises, without the permission of his musical partner, Daryl Hall. Hall expressed his surprise at the situation in an interview with Variety magazine, stating, “It hit me by surprise. I don’t know, man — all I can say is people change and sometimes you don’t really know someone like you thought you did.”

Hall confirmed that the split marks the end of the band, revealing that the duo had not had a creative relationship for at least 25 years. Despite their success and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the duo’s partnership has come to an unfortunate and untimely end.

Following the split, Hall has reunited with British star Dave Stewart for his upcoming sixth solo album. Describing Stewart as his “shadow partner” since 1984, Hall emphasized their strong partnership and friendship in creating the new music.

As fans speculate about the reasons behind the split, a representative for Oates has been contacted for comment. The end of an era for Hall & Oates marks a significant moment in music history, as two legendary musicians go their separate ways after decades of collaboration.