About Charles DeChant
Born 1953. Charles DeChant is an American musician and saxophonist.
Charles DeChant (born June 10, 1945) is an American musician. He is best known for his association with Hall & Oates.
Career Born in Florida on June 10, 1945, DeChant has been playing in Hall & Oates since 1976. Notable saxophone solos are heard in the songs "One on One", "Maneater," the extended version of "Say It Isn't So," and "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)." American Songwriter declared "Maneater", with DeChant's performance, the biggest hit of the 1980s to feature a saxophone solo. and has been a sometime member of Daryl Hall's band for Live from Daryl's House.
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