On Wednesday, December 5, 2023, rock veteran Denny Laine, well-known for his tenure with Wings, Paul McCartney’s band, and the Moody Blues, departed from this life. His age was 79 years.
Jo Jo Laine, Laine’s spouse, verified his demise via a social media post. She called her husband “the coolest cat you would ever know” in that passage. Laine wrote, “He helped me more than I could have imagined and we got through so much together.”
Denny Laine’s Musical Journey From The 60’s to 80’s
Laine, born Brian Frederick Hines in 1944, played a big role in Birmingham’s vibrant 1960s rock scene. He is regarded as one of the scene’s pioneers and a pioneer of breakthroughs. He joined his friends to form the Moody Blues, and together they recorded the American R&B singer Bessie Banks’ ballad “Go Now,” which became their first hit in 1964.
After the group achieved enormous success with multiple other hits, Laine left in 1967 to pursue a new endeavor, and Justin Hayward took his place. The Moody Blues, best known for their iconic song “Nights in White Satin,” became one of the biggest bands.
Laine started playing in several bands in the ensuing years, such as Balls, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, and the Electric String Band. During this period, he also discovered that he was drawn to other musical endeavors to expand his varied musical style.
Laine’s most significant musical adventure began in 1971 when he formed Wings with his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney. With McCartney and his wife Linda, Laine played a significant role in this new group, which functioned as McCartney’s first post-Beatles band. They released several successful albums and singles, such as “Band on the Run,” “Venus and Mars,” and the well-known song “Mull of Kintyre,” which had an unmatched impact on the music industry.
Laine’s contribution solidified Wings’ success as they rose to prominence in the 1970s music industry.