Happy birthday! John Oates turns 76 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on April 7, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 76 on Monday, Apr. 7, 2025.

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Hall & Oates guitarist John Oates is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter John Oates has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Oates, a cultural icon

Born John William Oates in New York on April 7, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Oates' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Oates as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!