Hall's Partner in Music is the musician Oates, who is best known for being one half of the rock duo Hall & Oates. Oates was born in New York City and began his career as a session musician before joining forces with Daryl Hall to form the band in the early 1970s. The duo went on to become one of the most successful musical acts of the 1980s, with hits such as 'Maneater' and 'You Make My Dreams Come True'. Oates has also released several solo albums and continues to tour and perform with Hall.