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 Does Hall play on Assembled Multitude tracks aside from the "Overture From Tommy"? I know there was a non-LP flip side (called Mud!?!), an LP and a later single with Jesus Christ Superstar but I have no idea how involved in all of this he was. Thanks!
Answer Hi David!
Thanks for writing!
Your question is one of the best questions I've ever gotten, and it has me stumped!
I had a theory for the longest time that because "The Princess and the Soldier" appears on the *Assembled Multitude* Atlantic LP, Daryl (and possibly John) was/were involved with the group.
One of the times that I spoke with John Madara, he told me affirmatively that Daryl was in the Assembled Multitude, but I don't know when and on what exact tracks. I have a photograph from an ad that features the members of the "Assembled Multitude" pictured, but Daryl's name is not listed in the members' photo credits. But, then again, this picture was probably taken after Daryl and John started pursuing their own career together.
I promise to ask John Madara the next time I speak with him, as this (and a host of other questions I have) have been burning on my mind for quite some time. If you want to send me a private message with your contact info, I will get back to you when that happens.
John is very busy with a motion picture project and I have been busy with my contract for a local history coffee-table-sized book, so unfortunately, my early H&O research has been put on hold while these other things go on.
Thanks for a great question, and for your interest in the EARLY Hall and Oates (roots) era.
