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John Oates (other)
John Oates (born 1948), is an American musician, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates. John Oates may also refer to: * John Oates (architect) (1793–1831), British architect * Johnny Oates (1946–2004), baseball manager See also *John Oates Bower John Oates Bower (14 October 1901 in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada – 16 January 1981 in Sandy Point, Nova Scotia) Indicated death occurred on Friday (therefore 16 January). was a Canadian politician, businessman and executive. He was ... (1901–1981), Canadian politician * Jonny Oates, Baron Oates (born 1969), English politician {{hndis, Oates, John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Oates
John William Oates (born April 7, 1948) is an American musician, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates, with Daryl Hall. He has played rock, R&B, and soul music, acting as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Although Oates' main role in the duo is being the guitarist, he also co-wrote many of the top 10 songs that they recorded, including: "Sara Smile" (referring to Hall's then-girlfriend, Sara Allen), " She's Gone", and "Out of Touch", as well as "You Make My Dreams", "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)", " Maneater", and "Adult Education". He also sang lead vocals on several more singles in the Hot 100, such as "How Does It Feel to Be Back", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" (a remake of the 1965 song performed by the Righteous Brothers), and " Possession Obsession". In 1986, Oates contributed the song "(She's the) Shape of Things to Come" on the soundtrack to the 1986 film '' About Last Night''. He also co-wrote and sang backup on the song " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Oates
Johnny Lane Oates (January 21, 1946 – December 24, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, Coach (baseball), coach, and Manager (baseball), manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees from to . During his playing career, Oates was a light-Batting (baseball), hitting player who was valued for his defensive skills and played most of his career as a Substitution (sport), reserve player. It was as a big league manager that Oates experienced his greatest success, when, under his leadership, the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers won three American League West, American League Western Division titles. Baseball playing career Born in Sylva, North Carolina, Oates graduated from Prince George High School in Prince George County, Virginia, Prince George, Virginia, before going on to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, Blacksburg. He was sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Oates Bower
John Oates Bower (14 October 1901 in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada – 16 January 1981 in Sandy Point, Nova Scotia) Indicated death occurred on Friday (therefore 16 January). was a Canadian politician, businessman and executive. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1965 as a Member of the Progressive Conservative Party to represent the riding of Shelburne—Yarmouth—Clare. He was previously defeated in the 1963 Events January * January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cov ... election. Bower worked as a geologist for Mobil-affiliated companies Columbian Petroleum and Colsag. He retired from that business in 1969, the year after he left federal politics due to poor health. References External links * 1901 births 1981 deaths Members of the House of Commons of C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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