Denny laine paul mccartney

English rock musician (–)

This article is about the English musician. For the Irish public figure, see Denny Lane.

Musical artist

Brian Frederick Hines (29 October – 5 December ), known professionally as Denny Laine, was an English musician who co-founded two major rock bands: the Moody Blues and Wings.

Laine played guitar in the Moody Blues from to and sang their hit cover version of "Go Now". Laine befriended Paul McCartney of the Beatles, who later asked him to join his band Wings.

Laine was a constant member of Wings for their entire run from to , playing guitar, bass and keyboards, and singing backing and lead vocals.

Denny Laine’s final interview: his legacy with Wings

He wrote songs with McCartney, including the hit "Mull of Kintyre". Laine worked with a variety of other artists, such as Ginger Baker, Trevor Burton and Bev Bevan, as a part of groups over a six-decade career. In later years he participated in a number of Wings/McCartney/Beatles tribute performances and recordings. He also had an extensive