Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthOctober 29, 1944
SpouseJoanne Alice Patrie
FactReleased 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.


Denny Laine is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with the rock band Wings. He was born in Birmingham, England on October 29, 1944. His father was a professional musician, and his mother was a homemaker. He has two older sisters. Laine was educated at Birmingham Central Technical College.

He began his musical career playing in various local bands in the early 1960s. In 1966, he joined the Moody Blues, with whom he recorded two albums. He left the band in 1968 to form Wings with Paul McCartney. The band achieved great success in the 1970s, releasing a string of hit singles and albums.

Laine remained with Wings until 1981, when the group disbanded. He has since pursued a solo career, releasing several albums. His net worth is estimated to be $10 million. ..

General Info

Full NameDenny Laine
Date Of BirthOctober 29, 1944
ProfessionFilm Score Composer, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Actor, Go Now, A Wonderful Christmas Time, Silly Love Songs

Family

SpouseJoanne Alice Patrie
ChildrenAinsley Laine-Adams, Laine Hines, Heidi Hines, Damian James, Lucianne Grant, Go Now, A Wonderful Christmas Time, Silly Love Songs

Accomplishments

Music GroupsWings, The Moody Blues, Ginger Baker's Air Force, Go Now, A Wonderful Christmas Time, Silly Love Songs
MoviesThe British Beat Live!: Best of the '60s, Back to the Egg, Rockshow

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Released 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.
2Hit #108 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1976 with "It's So Easy (Listen to Me)" (Capitol 4340)
3Members have included Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney.

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
When Rock Goes Acoustic2011TV Movie documentary writer: "Mull of Kintyre" - uncredited
Guitar Hero World Tour2008Video Game performer: "Band on the Run"
Gym Teacher: The Movie2008TV Movie performer: "Coming Up"
Shrek the Third2007performer: "Live and Let Die"
How Music Works2006TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Life on Mars2006TV Series performer - 1 episode
Classic Artists: The Moody Blues2006Documentary writer: "From the Bottom of My Heart"
Friends2001TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dish Dogs2000Video "Couldn't Be Better"
Outside Providence1999performer: "Band On The Run"
I'm Alan Partridge1997TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Killing Fields1984performer: "Band On The Run"
Rockshow1980Documentary writer: "Time To Hide" - uncredited
Auf AchseTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1980 writer - 1 episode, 1980
DerrickTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1980 writer - 1 episode, 1980
CrossroadsTV Series 4 episodes, 1976 - 1980 arranger - 1 episode, 1978
Sunburn1979performer: "With a Little Luck"
Rock 'n' Roll High School1979performer: "Did We Meet Somewhere Before?"
Top of the Pops1977-1978TV Series writer - 9 episodes
Fu ji1978performer: "Live and Let Die"
One Hand Clapping1974Documentary performer: "Jet", "Solly", "Little Woman Love", "C Moon", "Billy, Don't Be a Hero", "Maybe I'm Amazed", "My Love", "Bluebird", "Suicide", "Let's Love", "I'll Give You a Ring", "Band on the Run", "Live and Let Die", "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five", "Baby Face"
The Go!! Show1966TV Series writer - 1 episode

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Back to the Egg1981TV Movie
Rockshow1980Documentary
Wings Live in Melbourne1975TV Special
One Hand Clapping1974Documentary

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Chasing Destiny2001TV MovieBand Member #2
Back to the Egg1981TV Movie

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Swinging 60's2010Video executive producer
The Beatles: Love Me Do2005Video executive producer

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Seaside Woman1980Short musician

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
WGN Morning News2016TV SeriesHimself
The Nation's Favourite Bond Song2015TV Movie documentaryHimself
Good Day L.A.2013TV SeriesHimself
Beware of Mr. Baker2012Documentary
Beatles Stories2011DocumentaryHimself
The McCartney Years2007Video documentaryHimself
My Music: The British Beat2007TV MovieHimself
Classic Artists: The Moody Blues2006DocumentaryHimself
Rock Family Trees1995TV Series documentaryHimself
Rock for Kampughea1983TV Movie documentaryHimself
Rockshow1980DocumentaryHimself
Lieder & Leute1980TV SeriesHimself - Singer
Rockestra1979Documentary shortHimself - Musician
Saturday Shake Up1979TV SeriesHimself
Tomorrow Coast to Coast1979TV SeriesHimself
Star Games1979TV SeriesHimself
Wings Over the World1979TV Movie documentaryHimself
Paul1978TV SeriesHimself - Wings
Mike Yarwood in Persons1977TV SeriesHimself
The Midnight Special1977TV SeriesHimself
Wings Live in Melbourne1975TV Special
One Hand Clapping1974DocumentaryHimself
Top of the Pops1964-1974TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Perfomers
James Paul McCartney1973TV MovieHimself
Die Drehscheibe1972TV SeriesSinger
The Basil Brush Show1972TV SeriesHimself
Sounds' 711971TV SeriesHimself - Musician (as Ginger Baker's Air Force)
Beat-Club1966-1970TV SeriesHimself - Musician
Bouton Rouge1967TV Series documentaryHimself
Ready, Steady, Go!1964-1965TV SeriesHimself
Thank Your Lucky Stars1965TV SeriesHimself
New Musical Express Poll Winners' Concert1965TV Movie documentaryHimself (as The Moody Blues)

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Very Lovely Party2013Video documentary shortHimself
Wingspan2001TV Movie documentaryHimself
Beatles Diary1996Video documentaryHimself

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