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Change of Seasons
Contributor(s): Oates, John (Author)
ISBN: 125018178X     ISBN-13: 9781250181787
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
OUR PRICE:   $26.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs
- Music | Genres & Styles - Pop Vocal
Dewey: B
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.3" W x 8.2" (0.80 lbs) 512 pages
 
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Now in paperback with new material, a memoir by John Oates of Hall & Oates, the most successful musical duo of all time.

John Oates was born at the perfect time, paralleling the birth of rock 'n roll. Raised in a small Pennsylvania town, he was exposed to folk, blues, soul, and R&B. Meeting and teaming up with Daryl Hall in the late 1960s, they developed a style of music that was uniquely their own but never abandoned their roots. John uncovers the grit and struggle it took to secure a recording contract with the legendary Atlantic Records and chronicles the artistic twists and turns that resulted in a DJ discovering an obscure album track that would become their first hit record. This is not your typical rock and roll story. John was focused creating great music. Along the way he achieved incredible success, battling the ever-changing pop music landscape and coming to terms with complex managerial, business, and personal challenges.

Daryl Hall and John Oates have over 20 albums together, more than 60 million records sold, and 29 Top 40 hits. They are the most successful pop duo in the world and members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And yet John's story has never been told. Relying on his many hand-written journals, he brings to light many fascinating stories spanning his entire life with a journalist's eye and a poet's heart.

In Change of Seasons, John shares his highs, lows, triumphs, and failures. He takes the reader on a wild ride through all the eras, personalities and music that has shaped him into what he is.


Contributor Bio(s): Epting, Chris: - CHRIS EPTING is an author and award-winning journalist who has written for many publications including The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Loudwire. His books include Change of Seasons, Adrenalized, and Making Waves.Oates, John: - JOHN OATES grew up outside of Philadelphia in the early '50s. At Temple University, he met fellow musician Daryl Hall. Since the two formed Hall & Oates in the early '70s, they have recorded 21 albums which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. John lives in Nashville and Colorado.