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Denny Laine(1944-2023)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Producer
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Rockumentary by Paul McCartney's Wings recorded live at Abbey Road in 1974, featuring performances of "Maybe I'm Amazed," "Jet," "Live and Let Die," and voiceovers from band members discussing their musical journeys.
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One Hand Clapping (1974)
One of the best singer-songwriters of the 1960s and 1970s, Denny played with most of the greats of the rock business. His bands were Denny Laine and the Diplomats (1962-64), The Moody Blues (1964-66), The Electric String Band (1967), Balls (1969-71), Wings (1971-80), Denny Laine Band (1980-81), Phoenix (mid-1980s), and World Classic Rockers (late-1990s). He also released approximately a dozen solo albums. Probably his greatest work was in Wings with Paul McCartney. They co-wrote the 1977 megahit "Mull of Kintyre".
BornOctober 29, 1944
DiedDecember 5, 2023(79)
BornOctober 29, 1944
DiedDecember 5, 2023(79)
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Known for

Noele Gordon in Crossroads (1964)
Crossroads
4.5
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("Special Arrangement of 'Crossroads' Theme", "Corren", "Crossroads")
Joe Estevez and Tim Heidecker in Decker (2014)
Decker
8.1
TV Series
  • Bartender
The Go!! Show (1964)
The Go!! Show
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("Lose Your Money")
Kenny Everett in The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)
The Kenny Everett Video Show
7.7
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("London Town")

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Actor



  • Joe Estevez and Tim Heidecker in Decker (2014)
    Decker
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Bartender
    • 2017
  • The Moody Blues: Videobiography (2007)
    The Moody Blues: Videobiography
    • 2007
  • Randy Meisner, Bruce Gary, and Michael Monarch in World Classic Rockers: Live at the Ventura Theater (2001)
    World Classic Rockers: Live at the Ventura Theater
    Video
    • Singer - Wings
    • 2001
  • Christopher Lloyd, Casper Van Dien, Roger Daltrey, and Lauren Graham in Chasing Destiny (2001)
    Chasing Destiny
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • Band Member #2
    • 2001
  • Paul McCartney & Wings: Baby's Request
    5.5
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Paul McCartney & Wings: Winter Rose/Love Awake
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Paul McCartney & Wings: Again and Again and Again
    4.6
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Paul McCartney & Wings: Spin It On
    5.1
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Paul McCartney in Paul McCartney & Wings: Goodnight Tonight (1979)
    Paul McCartney & Wings: Goodnight Tonight
    5.3
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Rockestra: Let It Be
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Rockestra: Lucille
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Paul McCartney: Wonderful Christmastime (1979)
    Paul McCartney: Wonderful Christmastime
    6.6
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Paul McCartney & Wings: Getting Closer (1979)
    Paul McCartney & Wings: Getting Closer
    6.2
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979
  • Paul McCartney & Wings: Arrow Through Me (1979)
    Paul McCartney & Wings: Arrow Through Me
    5.0
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine (uncredited)
    • 1979
  • Paul McCartney & Wings: Old Siam, Sir
    5.2
    Music Video
    • Denny Laine
    • 1979

Composer



  • Watergate: The Battle (Mull of Kintyre)
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1998
  • Paul McCartney & Wings: Again and Again and Again
    4.6
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1979
  • Wings: London Town
    5.4
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1978
  • Wings: Mull of Kintyre (Version 2)
    6.1
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1977
  • Paul McCartney in Wings: Mull of Kintyre (1977)
    Wings: Mull of Kintyre
    6.5
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1977
  • Wings Live in Melbourne (1975)
    Wings Live in Melbourne
    8.2
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 1975
  • Paul McCartney in One Hand Clapping (1974)
    One Hand Clapping
    7.4
    • Composer
    • 1974

Producer



  • Swinging 60's
    4.1
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 2010
  • On a Roll: Starting Up the Rolling Stones (2008)
    On a Roll: Starting Up the Rolling Stones
    5.4
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and The Beatles in The Beatles: Love Me Do (2005)
    The Beatles: Love Me Do
    5.6
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 2005

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Official Trailer
One Hand Clapping
Trailer 0:19
One Hand Clapping
One Hand Clapping
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One Hand Clapping

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Ginger Baker's Airforce
  • Height
    • 5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
  • Born
    • October 29, 1944
    • Birmingham, England, UK
  • Died
    • December 5, 2023
    • Naples, Florida, USA(interstitial lung disease)
  • Spouses
      Elizabeth MeleJuly 2023 - December 5, 2023 (his death)
  • Children
      Heidi Laine
  • Other works
    Member of Paul McCartney's 'Wings'.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Released a hastily-recorded solo single, "Japanese Tears", in the spring of 1980, with Wings bandmate Paul McCartney facing a possible prison sentence (for marijuana possession) in that country. As it turned out, McCartney was released after only a few days in jail - and ended his collaboration with Laine shortly afterward.

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  • When did Denny Laine die?
    December 5, 2023
  • How did Denny Laine die?
    Interstitial lung disease
  • How old was Denny Laine when he died?
    79 years old
  • Where did Denny Laine die?
    Naples, Florida, USA
  • When was Denny Laine born?
    October 29, 1944

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