In the midst of a legal battle that includes a restraining order against his longtime musical and business partner John Oates, Daryl Hall played a concert with a setlist filled with Hall & Oates classics.
Hall graced the stage at the Tokyo Garden Theater in Japan on Nov. 23, performing a variety of the duo’s classic hits, including “Out of Touch,” “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” and “Private Eyes.”
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The concert also featured a special appearance by classic rocker Todd Rundgren.
Amidst the legal turmoil, Hall filed an undisclosed complaint against Oates, alongside a motion for a temporary restraining order, on Nov. 16. The restraining order has been granted and is scheduled to take effect on Nov. 30. However, specific details regarding the lawsuit remain sealed by the court.
Since their formation in 1970 and the release of their debut album, “Whole Oats,” in 1972, Hall & Oates have achieved six No. 1 hits, including “Maneater” and “Rich Girl.” Despite their individual solo ventures, the duo continued to tour together, with their most recent collaboration taking place in October 2022.
In a 2021 interview with GQ, Oates revealed, “Y’know, [there have been] way more ups than downs, to be honest with you. It’s actually a miracle, I’m actually shocked that we are able to still play together and it’s great. It’s something that you have to really appreciate, because like you said, it’s not easy.”
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