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John Oates Reveals What Really Made Hall & Oates Work

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John Bohlinger
By John BohlingerMay 15, 2026
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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The renowned songwriter of the popular hitmaker duo Hall & Oates chops it up with host John Bohlinger about developing and nurturing his songcraft skills, how he scored his beloved 1958 Strat, he reflects on how production methods changed over his career, discusses balancing commercial success with artistic authenticity, and of course, the Johns share a pair of jams.

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