John William Oates ( born April 7 , 1948 ) is an American rock , R&B and soul guitarist , musician , songwriter and producer best known as half of the rock and soul duo , Hall & Oates ( with Daryl Hall ) .
John William Oates ( born April 7 , 1948 ) is an American rock , R&B and soul guitarist , musician , songwriter and producer . He is best known as half of the rock and soul duo , Hall & Oates ( with Daryl Hall ) .