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    Change of Seasons: A Memoir
    Change of Seasons: A Memoir
    Change of Seasons: A Memoir
    Audiobook10 hours

    Change of Seasons: A Memoir

    Written by John Oates and Chris Epting

    Narrated by John Oates and Chris Epting

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    About this audiobook

    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateApr 4, 2017
    ISBN9781511310598
    Change of Seasons: A Memoir
    Author

    John Oates

    John Oates was born in New York City but grew up in Pennsylvania during the early 1950s. In Philadelphia, he met fellow musician Daryl Hall. Since the two formed Hall & Oates in the early 1970s, they have recorded twenty-one albums, which have sold more than sixty million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. John lives in Nashville and Colorado.

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    • 4/5
      I particularly enjoyed John Oates story about life with his second wife and child, including tales of their ranch and neighbors.

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    • 5/5
      The first concert Id ever seen, having won tickets on the radio was H&O. They have always been a part of the soundtrack of my life! What a joy to know some of the behind the scenes inspiration and some of the details of John’s journey. Heartbreaking to know my musical heroes were being taken just as the were on top of the 80’d musical world. I appreciate an artist sharing such insight. So beautifully written and expressed, John’s story was a surprising and educational ride! Hoping the guys will one day tell their story together.
    • 5/5
      Just what I needed at this time in my life. I was born in PA in 1970 and going back for a family reunion of sorts next week. I’m ready now having listened to the John Oates story.