John William Oates is an American musician, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates, with Daryl Hall. He has played rock, R&B, and soul music, acting as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Although Oates' main role in the duo is being the guitarist, he also co-wrote many of the top 10 songs that they recorded, including: "Sara Smile" (referring to Hall's then-girlfriend, Sara Allen), "She's Gone", and "Out of Touch", as well as "You Make My Dreams", "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)", "Maneater", and "Adult Education". He also sang lead vocals on several more singles in the Hot 100, such as "How Does It Feel to Be Back", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" (a remake of the 1965 song performed by the Righteous Brothers), and "Possession Obsession". In 1986, Oates contributed the song "(She's the) Shape of Things to Come" on the soundtrack to the 1986 film About Last Night. He also co-wrote and sang backup on the song "Electric Blue", recorded by the Australian band Icehouse, which was a Billboard top 10 hit.
Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates. His memoir, Change of Seasons, was published in 2017.
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Some of their strengths
John Oates has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Creative, Honest, Energetic, Intuitive, Passionate, and Smart.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, John Oates is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know John Oates well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe John Oates as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, John Oates is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, John Oates tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of John Oates's challenges
While John Oates has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, John Oates can be Unrealistic, Stubborn, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Indecisive, Suspicious, and Pushy.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of John Oates's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Pushy and Restless
John Oates is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, John Oates also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
