John Oates’ Epic Mo Makes Its Triumphant Return

Shave Down Live Lounge 'Make My Dreams'

After 30 years, musical genius and moustache connoisseur John Oates is bringing back his epic Mo. The iconic pop-rock star of Hall & Oates is teaming up with Movember to help raise awareness and funds for men’s health.

After 30 years, musical genius and moustache connoisseur John Oates is bringing back his epic Mo.

The iconic pop-rock star of Hall & Oates is teaming up with Movember to help raise awareness and funds for men’s health.

For years, those beautiful whiskers were front and centre as fans around the world swooned to the epic tunes of legendary rock and soul duo, Hall & Oates. But for the last 3 decades, the Mo remained dormant. Now, just in time for the hairy season, those famous follicles are returning. Oates, the moustachioed half of the musical duo, is shaving down and growing his glorious Mo this Movember, to start conversations about men’s mental health.

With a five decade plus career in the spotlight, Oates is opening up about his own personal mental health struggles in the hopes of encouraging other men to start having these conversations with themselves and their fellow Bros.

After confronting his own trauma and the impact this has had on his life, Oates is reflecting on the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, how he overcame them, and how it prompted him to shave off his iconic moustache in a moment of ritualistic shedding and reinvention.

“It is important to me to speak out about men’s issues and shine a light on things that often go unspoken.” – John Oates of Hall & Oates

“I have had my share of mental and emotional challenges in both my personal and professional life that I've had to deal with and overcome. If my experience can help anyone then I'm pleased to be associated with such a worthwhile organisation like Movember.”, shares Oates.

Join John Oates in his Movember journey and grow a Mo to help raise awareness and funds to change the face of men’s health.

Whatever you grow will save a bro. Sign up and donate now!

Published Nov 1 2022
Updated Aug 26 2026

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Movember supports all individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual. Health disparities exist, with LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing higher rates of mental health issues and discrimination, often exacerbated by stigma in healthcare. We advocate for the right to self-identify, protection from discrimination, inclusive education, and rights-affirming healthcare, ensuring everyone can lead a healthy, dignified life.

Movember acknowledge the many and varied experiences of people navigating their health and wellbeing, those who support them and those who came before us whose stories, struggles and strength have shaped what we know. We recognise those who have generously shared their knowledge and wisdom with us and honour those we have lost too soon. Their knowledge, insight and expertise are essential to improving the design, delivery and evaluation of the work that we do and their experiences remind us why this work matters.

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