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.
Expert: Timothy D. Hufnagle Date: 12/2/2006 Subject: rock and roll hall of fame
Question I don't think Daryl and John are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If I am right about that, Why not?
Hope you can answer I am a big fan and can't figure it out!
Amy
Answer Hi Amy,
Thanks for writing.
No, they are not in the Rock Hall...they have been eligible since 1997 (25 years after their first release). I personally decided to boycott the museum a couple of years ago after getting frustrated with the nominees (not just because of Hall and Oates, although that is one of my biggest peeves). I'm a popular music scholar and university instructor, so I'm not just allowing my personal "favorite" band cause me to be biased...the past several years' worth of choices of nominees and inductees have been pitiful.
However, they have been given other awards (which some would say are higher quality than the Rock Hall): Hollywood Walk of Fame, Songwriter's Hall of Fame, Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, not to mention the Billboard/RIAA confirmation of being the number one duo of all time.
It is truly a mystery as to why they are not in the HOF
and how some other bands are.... Your guess is as good as mine. Sorry I couldn't be more help!
Help keep their music alive in your own way, though...I am trying (I have a website that will be debuting soon featuring their Philly musical roots...PhillyMoods.com...it's still in the design stages, but will truly be launched next year).
