Daryl Franklin Hohl, professionally known as Daryl Hall, was born on October 11, 1946, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Hall is an acclaimed American rock, R&B, and soul singer, most renowned as the co-founder and principal lead vocalist of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, alongside guitarist and songwriter John Oates. Hall's musical journey began early, influenced by his parents' musical backgrounds—his father was part of a choral group, and his mother was a vocal coach. He started recording music in high school and continued his passion while studying music at Temple University in Philadelphia.

In 1965, Hall formed the vocal harmony group the Temptones, which became popular in the Philly soul scene. He met John Oates in 1967, and although Oates briefly left, Hall continued his musical pursuits, eventually leading to the formation of Hall & Oates. The duo signed their first record contract in 1972 and achieved massive success, becoming the best-selling duo in music history with hits like "Rich Girl," "Private Eyes," and "Maneater."

Apart from his work with Hall & Oates, Hall has released six solo albums, including the notable "Sacred Songs" in collaboration with Robert Fripp and "Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine," which featured the hit single "Dreamtime." Hall has also collaborated with various artists and hosted the streaming television series "Live from Daryl's House" since 2007, where he performs with other musicians.

Hall's contributions to music have been recognized with inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Despite his success, Hall faced challenges, including a recent lawsuit against John Oates regarding a business agreement. Nonetheless, Hall's influence and legacy in the music industry remain significant.