Industry Apr 4, 2026
John Oates on Michael Jackson & Hall & Oates Groove Inspiration
“I told him: ‘Oh Michael, what do I care? You did it very differently,’” Hall previously said
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MusicRadar
John Oates has commented on Daryl Hall's assertion that the Hall & Oates song "I Can't Go For That" inspired Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." Hall recalled telling Jackson that while Jackson's version was different, he had indeed captured a similar groove. Originally reported by MusicRadar.