AboutTimothy D. Hufnagle Expertise I have an extensive background in the music of Daryl Hall and John Oates. I`ve been a devoted fan since 1984, and my collection specializes in the music of these two artists. My "expertise" would span all the way back to the late 1960s (when they did session work with other artists and were in other bands) up to the present day. My "expertise" also includes knowledge of their collaborative efforts with other artists, compilations, singles, and albums. Unfortunately, I can not help anyone who has questions about concert dates (past, present, or future), Hall & Oates souvenirs and memorabilia, radio shows, or bootleg recordings. I also will not answer any questions pertaining to Daryl and John`s personal lives. I'm a firm believer that if you want information on someone`s personal life, go ask them yourself. :-)
Experience I have been a collector of popular music since I was about 4 years old. I was a professional mobile disc jockey for 4 years when I was in my 20s. I've met both Daryl and John on several occasions. I've interviewed numerous musicians, producers, and industry personnel who have worked with H&O. I am a webmaster for my ongoing research website: PhillyMoods.com
Organizations I currently belong to the "Hall & Oates All Access Club," and periodically contribute to the online HallAndOates.com Discussion Forum. I also used to be a long-time member of the following three Hall and Oates Fan Clubs (when the organizations were still in existence): "RSI (Rock and Soul International: The Official Daryl Hall and John Oates Fan Club)," "In Touch" (the UK Hall and Oates Fan Club), and "Link" (the Australian Hall & Oates Fan Club).
Publications For Hall and Oates: I made contributions to "RSI" newsletters, in "Link" newsletters, in *Lexicon* magazine, and in "Elephant Talk" online mailing list digests pertaining to Daryl Hall's work with Robert Fripp (of King Crimson fame). My research was mentioned on the air at KOST 103.5 (Los Angeles, CA) in October 2002. I worked on the 2006 Varese Sarabande CD compilation, "The Philadelphia Years" (I assembled the discography notes along with some other aspects).
Education/Credentials I have a B.A. in Integrative Arts from the Pennsylvania State University, and my degree focused on Popular Culture and Creative Writing. I also have a M.A. in Popular Culture from Bowling Green State University (OH). I taught popular culture courses while I was a grad student, and after being graduated, was hired as an instructor for the Dept. of Popular Culture. I also worked for the BGSU Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives (one of the largest public archives of popular sound recordings in the USA--second only to the Library of Congress), and for the Ray and Pat Browne Library for Popular Culture Studies.
Question Hi, Tim. I am glad to find someone who can answer questions about H&O. I
live in Sao Paulo, Brazil and I am a big fan of H&O since the 80's. I lived in the
US for a few years but never had the chance to go to a concert. My question
is : what is the best way to reach H&O? I mean, I would like to suggest them
to come to Brazil for a concert, to make their fans happy !!! A second
question : where does Daryl live in England? Thank you.
Luis
Answer Hi Luis,
I am flattered that you have written to me....all the way from Brazil--that's awesome! Thank you for writing!
I only wish I had a great and easy answer for both of your questions, but I'm afraid I don't.
:(
For your first question.....
If you go to their official website, www.HallAndOates.com, you can navigate to the following link by clicking on "Contact":
There you will see the name of Daryl and John's Booking Agent and Management firm.
BUT, please realize that this contact information is for serious business inquiries only and not for fans. In other words, only owners of venues, concert halls, and other booking agents should use this information.
Your best bet would be to go to your nearest concert venue and see if they take suggestions for future shows. If they do, and if they welcome performers from the USA, you could make their job easier by providing them the booking and management information you found on H&O's website. It would then be up to that venue to secure the proper clearances and contracts. As a fan, that's about all you can do.
Daryl and John work through their managers and agents, so that would be the only professional way that I can think of to see if they would consider traveling to South America for a performance. I would imagine it would cost A LOT of money. But, good luck!!
If that doesn't work, you may have to consider flying up to the USA to see them (which would also cost quite a bit of money, unfortunately).
As for your second question, I don't know if Daryl still owns a house in England. I thought I had heard recently that he had sold it, but I could be wrong. As for where it "was," I believe it was in London, but I am not sure. I usually do not concern myself with where they live as this is something they prefer to keep private.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I appreciate you taking the time to write and if there is anything else you'd ever want to know, feel free to write.
By the way...keep your eyes open for a Daryl Hall and John Oates boxed set...it should be released in the USA this fall, and from what I know, it will be quite a collector's item!
