John Oates Revives His Signature Sound on Soulful New Album, Oates 

The Grammy-winning artist taps into the vintage R&B style that is a part of his musical DNA on the 13-track record

From The LifeMinute.TV Team

October 6, 2025

Master musician and Grammy-wining songwriter John Oates has just released his latest masterpiece, simply titled Oates. The Rock Hall of Famer says he's taken on a fresh wave of inspiration to plug his '58 Stratocaster back in and deliver a vibrant mix of R&B and pop, reminiscent of the sounds he made famous in the '70s and '80s. 

He sat down with LifeMinute editor-in-chief Joann Butler, ironically the day after the long legal dispute with former musical partner Daryl Hall came to an end, to talk about his new music, the creative journey behind it, and what fans can expect next.

This is a LifeMinute with the legendary, John Oates.