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CodeDS/UK/16068
NameLaine; Denny (29 October 1944-5 December 2023); English musician
Variations of NameBrian Frederick Arthur Hines
Dates29 October 1944-5 December 2023
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginTyseley, Birmingham, England (born)
RelationshipsSon of Herbert Edward Arthur Hines and Eva Lillian Bassett
BiographyDenny 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 1964 to 1966, and sang their hit cover version of “Go Now”. While the Moody Blues were on tour with The Beatles in 1965, Laine befriended Paul McCartney, who later asked him to join his band Wings.

Laine was a constant member of Wings for their entire run from 1971 to 1981, playing guitar, bass, keyboards, singing backing and lead vocals, and co-writing songs with McCartney including the 1977 hit “Mull of Kintyre”. Laine worked with a variety of other artists and groups over a six-decade career, and in later years participated in a number of Wings / McCartney / Beatles tribute performances and recordings. Laine also performed as a solo artist and touring musician until his death. In 2018, Laine was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.

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