Date of birth: April 7, 1949
Full name: John William Oates
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight: 148 lbs (67 kg)
John William Oates was born on April 7, 1949, in New York City and grew up near Philadelphia. He studied at Temple University before forming one of the most successful pop duos in music history.
Oates is the songwriting and performing partner of Daryl Hall in Hall & Oates. Their hits include “Rich Girl”, “Kiss on My List” and “Maneater”, and the duo was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 10, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
