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.
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 Name
Denny Laine
Date Of Birth
October 29, 1944
Profession
Film Score Composer, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Actor, Go Now, A Wonderful Christmas Time, Silly Love Songs
Family
Spouse
Joanne Alice Patrie
Children
Ainsley Laine-Adams, Laine Hines, Heidi Hines, Damian James, Lucianne Grant, Go Now, A Wonderful Christmas Time, Silly Love Songs
Accomplishments
Music Groups
Wings, The Moody Blues, Ginger Baker's Air Force, Go Now, A Wonderful Christmas Time, Silly Love Songs
Movies
The British Beat Live!: Best of the '60s, Back to the Egg, Rockshow
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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Hit #108 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1976 with "It's So Easy (Listen to Me)" (Capitol 4340)
TV Movie documentary writer: "Mull of Kintyre" - uncredited
Guitar Hero World Tour
2008
Video Game performer: "Band on the Run"
Gym Teacher: The Movie
2008
TV Movie performer: "Coming Up"
Shrek the Third
2007
performer: "Live and Let Die"
How Music Works
2006
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Life on Mars
2006
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Classic Artists: The Moody Blues
2006
Documentary writer: "From the Bottom of My Heart"
Friends
2001
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dish Dogs
2000
Video "Couldn't Be Better"
Outside Providence
1999
performer: "Band On The Run"
I'm Alan Partridge
1997
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Killing Fields
1984
performer: "Band On The Run"
Rockshow
1980
Documentary writer: "Time To Hide" - uncredited
Auf Achse
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1980 writer - 1 episode, 1980
Derrick
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1980 writer - 1 episode, 1980
Crossroads
TV Series 4 episodes, 1976 - 1980 arranger - 1 episode, 1978
Sunburn
1979
performer: "With a Little Luck"
Rock 'n' Roll High School
1979
performer: "Did We Meet Somewhere Before?"
Top of the Pops
1977-1978
TV Series writer - 9 episodes
Fu ji
1978
performer: "Live and Let Die"
One Hand Clapping
1974
Documentary 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"
