In a new report, Daryl Hall filed both a lawsuit and restraining order against his longtime musical collaborator John Oates, and fans are left shell-shocked.
One of the greatest bands of all time, Hall & Oates has given pop some of the greatest songs ever. From “Rich Girl” and “Maneater” to “Private Eyes” and “Out of Touch,” the duo knew how to deliver a hook and get the body moving.
Over the years, the duo continued to collaborate and often performed solo, venturing off to explore their own respective muses.
However, their on-again, off-again feud is almost as legendary as their biggest hits. Things appear to have turned even further south with the latest development.
Daryl Hall files lawsuit and restraining order against John Oates
According to TMZ, Daryl Hall has filed a lawsuit claiming his collaborator John Oates is in breach of their contract. What’s even more, Hall also filed a restraining order against Oates.
It’s unclear what the lawsuit involves, although many speculate it could be over royalties or some other joint clause, or why a restraining order is even necessary.
On November 22, Fans swiftly took to Twitter/X to express their dismay, anger, and confusion.
“This Hall & Oates rift changes everything,” wrote one fan.
“Hall & Oates are fighting?” another posted, sharing a video clip with the words “I beg you, please stop!”
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This Hall & Oates rift changes everything….
— Kurt Loder (@kurt_loder) November 22, 2023
“Smh Hall & Oates can’t be beefing they gave us bangers,” one user lamented, attaching a video performance of “Rich Girl.”
Another wondered about which side to take, writing, “Lemme find out I’ma have to take sides in this Hall & Oates mess.”
“Welp, I guess the next Hall & Oates tour will be,” one fan joked with a photo of “just oats” on an oatmeal container.
Welp, I guess the next Hall & Oates tour will be https://t.co/MufpVcbbDZ pic.twitter.com/0SrPyI0tAv
— Clark Larew Jones (@clarklarewjones) November 22, 2023
“Somebody get the paddles to repair that stab to my 80s lovin’ heart,” quipped Bertha Coombs. “@KellyCNBC is too young to know who Hall & Oates are… there’s got to be a maneater joke in there, somewhere.”
Another fan still hasn’t picked their jaw up off the floor, as they wrote, “What’s the f***ing world coming to when Hall & Oates can’t even get along. Let’s just enjoy this epic photo and think about better times.”
I don't know if ppl realize that Hall & Oates have not been cool for quite some time. They've been beefing for YEARS. Daryl does not f*ck w/ John in any aspect. But it reaching restraining order levels is new. As sad as it is, there's basically no hope here. https://t.co/RUN0vK9eLW
— Dee Phunk (@DeePhunk) November 22, 2023
Many fans also made “Out of Touch” jokes.
Legal battles can be a maneater. Unfortunate that Hall thinks Oates is out of touch. When presented the restraining order, Oates said “I can’t go for that.” https://t.co/k1fTFmnizV
— Brad Williams (@funnybrad) November 22, 2023
Hey, pal.I heard that Hall & Oates are fighting and in a legal battle.You know what? These guys are clearly out of touch and I’m clearly out of time, pal.Me and Tubbs will take it from here, pal. pic.twitter.com/hRoiLQFEOt
— Sonny Crockett (@SonnyCrockett92) November 22, 2023
As of this writing, all specific details surrounding the lawsuit and restraining order are unknown.
