SMOOTH OPERATORS

While Folio Weekly sees them as “Steely Dan without the hip, jazz chord progressions and dark, cerebral lyrics,” Hall & Oates are undoubtedly kings of blue-eyed soulful rock of the ’70s and ’80s. Known for chart-toppers like “Rich Girl,” “Private Eyes” and “Sara Smile,” these multi-platinum, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have released a staggering 34 Billboard hits. In recent years, Daryl Hall has been hosting the VH-1 musical collaboration show Live from Daryl’s House while, perhaps most meaningful, John Oates was featured on the cover of Alpacas Magazine!