John Oates, half of the legendary rock duo Hall & Oates, is not unfamiliar with playing songs and touring on his own. The 76-year-old musician has put out seven solo albums over the course of 22 years ...

As far as John Oates is concerned, “it’s never too late to start over” -- which is exactly what the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is doing these days. It’s been going on for the past few years, actually.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with John Oates, previously of the hitmaking duo Hall & Oates, about his career and his latest solo album, "Oates." HALL AND OATES: (Singing) Oh, you're a rich girl, rich girl, ...