Charles DeChant
American saxophone and keyboard player
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Charles DeChant (born June 10, 1945) is an American musician. He is best known for his association with Hall & Oates.[1]
Also known asMr. Casual
BornJune 10, 1945
Florida, U.S.
OccupationMusician
Instruments
- Saxophone
- flute
- keyboards
Charles DeChant | |
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Charles DeChant performing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Mr. Casual |
| Born | June 10, 1945 Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Website | charliedechant |
Career
Born in Florida on June 10, 1945,[2] DeChant has been playing in Hall & Oates since 1976.[3] Notable saxophone solos are heard in the songs "One on One",[4] "Maneater,"[5] the extended version of "Say It Isn't So,"[6] and "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)."[7] American Songwriter declared "Maneater", with DeChant's performance, the biggest hit of the 1980s to feature a saxophone solo.[5] DeChant toured with Hall & Oates throughout the 2010s[8] and has been a sometime member of Daryl Hall's band for Live from Daryl's House.[9]