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Hall & Oates singer Daryl Hall’s injunction prevented bandmate John Oates from completing the sale of his stake in the group’s business, FOX Business can confirm.
After attempting to enter arbitration on November 9, Hall filed a separate lawsuit seeking an injunction to stop Oates from selling his interest in Whole Oats Enterprises. The company is led by both musicians.
The injunction, issued Nov. 17, prohibits Oates from selling his stake in Primary Wave Music until an arbitrator weighs in or until the injunction expires, according to court documents obtained by FOX Business.
The original complaint remains sealed, along with other court documents related to the case. Hall’s attorneys advocated for certain records to be sealed, arguing that the dispute was private under an agreement with confidential terms that covered confidential arbitration.
HALL & OATES SINGER DARYL HALL ISSUED AN INJURY AGAINST bandmate JOHN OATES
Daryl Hall has sued John Oates after the guitarist tried to sell his share of the business without his knowledge. (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Representatives for neither Hall nor Oates responded to FOX Business’ immediate request for comment.
The litigation began Nov. 16 when Hall sued Oates in Nashville, Tennessee, according to court records. The lawsuit is sealed by court order but is listed under the contract/debt category. The injunction was issued on November 24th.
The two men formed the pop-rock band Hall & Oates in the 1970s, and although they never officially broke up, both Hall and Oates have pursued solo careers for years.
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Daryl Hall and John Oates founded Hall & Oates in the 1970s. (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Hall made it clear in an interview in 2022 that there was a breakup between him and Oates.
“Do you think John Oates is my partner?” … He’s my business partner,” Hall said during an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast. “He’s not my creative partner.”
“John and I are brothers, but we are not creative brothers. We are business partners. We made records together called Hall & Oates, but we were always very separate, and that’s a really important thing to me.”
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On November 17, Daryl Hall was granted a restraining order against John Oates. (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Hall used the example of the band’s song “Kiss on My List” to prove how separate the two were. While Oates is listed as a co-producer on the track, he is not listed as a songwriter.
“I did all of that [harmonies]Hall said. “It’s all me.”
Hall & Oates released their debut album, Whole Oats, in 1972. Since their inception, they have released 18 studio albums and recorded six No. 1 singles. Hall & Oates’ biggest hits include “Rich Girl,” “Maneater” and “You Make My Dreams.”
According to Variety, the two were on tour together as recently as October 2022.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.