Daryl Hall's Kidney Transplant Sparks Interest: What You Need to Know
Hall & Oates rocker Daryl Hall revealed he underwent kidney surgery and is in recovery.“I thought you should know that I recently received a kidney transplant from a very kind and generous living donor,” the vocalist, 79, wrote via Instagram Tuesday.“It happened a couple of weeks ago, and I’m already starting to feel better. It was, according to my doctors, a complete success!”Hall & Oates rocker Daryl Hall (seen above in 2016) shared that he underwent kidney surgery. C Flanigan“I thought you should know that I recently received a kidney transplant from a very kind and generous living donor,” the musician shared on Instagram Tuesday. realdarylhall/InstagramHall shared that he “should be back to normal in a few months,” and expects to return to the stage for “more music” and shows.The musician revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2006 after suffering from a tick bite six years prior.According to the CDC, Lyme disease spreads through tick bites and symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash.Hall (seen here in 1979) claimed he is in recovery. Getty ImagesThe vocalist (seen here in 1985) expects to “be back to normal in a few months.” Getty Images“If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system,” the website reads.Hall, meanwhile, was forced to cancel tour dates following his diagnosis, telling Sea Coast Media group in 2008 that he had “good days and bad days.”“I was fine for four months then I might have tremors, headaches, fatigue. It’s like a roving street gang of germs,” he previously shared.Hall (seen here with John Oates in 1976) was previously diagnosed with Lyme disease. Michael Ochs ArchivesThe condition previously led Hall (photographed above in 2018) to cancel tour dates. Getty Images for iHeartMediaHall and his former bandmate, John Oates, formed Hall & Oates in 1967 and released their number-one single on the Billboard 100, “Rich Girl,” in 1976.A few additional of their chart-topping hits include “Kiss on My List” (1981), “Private Eyes” (1981), “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” (1981), “Maneater” (1982) and “Out of Touch” (1984).The duo, however, hit a roadblock in 2023 after Hall requested a restraining order and filed a lawsuit against Oates over “the ground rules of who can sing what as a solo artist, along with money issues.”Hall accused Oates of the “ultimate partnership betrayal” after the latter planned on selling his portion of their band’s venture, including personal name, record royalty income, social media assets, trademarks and likeness rights, without permission.At the time, Oates responded to the filing, stating that he was disheartened by his business partner’s “inflammatory, outlandish and inaccurate statements” and that he’s been trying to improve their partnership.Hall (left) formed Hall & Oates with John Oates (seen on the right in 1895). Getty ImagesOne of their top hits is the 1978 track “Rich Girl.” (Seen here: Hall and Oates in 1980). Getty Images“Over the years, Daryl has consistently and publicly been adamant about being perceived as an individual rather than as part of a duo or group. Thus, he has insisted on our being known as ‘Daryl Hall and John Oates,’ rather than the more commonly known ‘Hall & Oates,’” Oates’ filing wrote.“On this point I agree. I now must act with truthfulness and make decisions that are right for myself, my family, and my artistic future.”The lawsuit was later dismissed.
