Is It Gospel?
BORN: Daryl Franklin Hohl, October 11th in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
(Rumored to have been named after movie mogul Daryl F. Zanuck)
PARENTS: Walter and Betty SIBLING: Kathy (sister)
COLLEGE: Temple University in PA
HEIGHT: About 6'1"
RESIDENCE: Is said to reside in London, around Millbrook, New York and the Bahamas...Former addys may include:New York City and Redding, Connecticut
NEWS
First Bands: Daryl was part of a group called GULLIVER and also the TEMPTONES...
Daryl sports a seven-sided star tattoo on his arm!
First Hall and Oates recordings: Check out early stuff like Abandoned Luncheonette and War Babies for a real blast from the past...Hall and Oates went on to record many more releases including: Beauty on a Back Street, No Goodbyes, Voices, Along the Red Ledge, Bigger than Both of Us, H20, Private Eyes, Rock n' Soul Part 1, Big Bam Boom, Change of Season, and most recently Marigold Sky...Some of Daryl's best solo work can be found on Sacred Songs, Soul Alone, and Can't Stop Dreaming.
SACRED SONGS-Daryl's first solo album. It's an absolute must have for any die hard Daryl fan or collector. "Babs and Babs" is one of the longest and best tracks. Daryl worked with Robert Fripp on this collection, which was held in limbo for quite some time before it was finally released, thanks to the pressure of fans. It was re-released a couple years ago with bonus
SOUL ALONE-Second solo album, and another must-have. Power of Seduction is the first and one of the best tracks. You'll find a very soul almost gospel preaching Daryl on tracks like "Love Revelation" for example
THREE HEARTS IN THE HAPPY ENDING MACHINE-This third solo album of Daryl's got everyone talking...not just because of it's great music, but because of the album's title. Everyone tried to figure out who the "three" represented. Best known from this collection was number one song, "Dreamtime."
CAN'T STOP DREAMING-Daryl's fourth solo release. Although this one has been out since the late 90's, it's still making it's rounds. "Cab Driver" and Daryl's solo version of "She's Gone" seem to be two of the most talked about tracks. I just purchased my second copy at the Hall and Oates concert with Michael McDonald and Average White Band. Look for different covers.
