At the time he wrote it 1979, laine was a member of wings with one mr paul mccartney. Denny laine real name brian hynes has had more than one bite of the rock cherry. Denny laine at the tone factory, las vegas playing double neck guitar in. Q so what is denny laine dong with his time and life these days. Kenney jones might have been involved in some of the later auditions. This claim made by the liner notes is arguably an overstatement, as denny is a great and underrated guitarist, but he doesnt do anything too mind blowing here. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Kobalt music publishing, ascap, latinautor, cmrra, amra, umpi, and 12 music rights societies. Are paul mccartney and denny laine still not speaking to. For those of you too young to remember, denny was a founder member of paul mccartneys wings, and cowrote mull of kintyre.
A 1960s collaboration between willie and my friend since high school, the late and incomparable david zetner, willies bassman and guitarist, steeler, drummer and many other instruments, longtime friend, musician, recording and media technician, and artist extraordinaire. Denny had be handsomely rewarded during his time with wings but needed their 1980 concert tour japan to go ahead so he could pay off a deferred tax bill. Dennys guitar studio waialua northshore oahu hawaii. The string arrangement is tasteful and sympathetic to the song. Laine has worked with a variety of artists and groups over a six decade career, and continues to record and perform.
Denny laine, longtime former collaborator with paul mccartney and wings, is at work on a new memoir and he says mccartney is lending a hand. Music profile for denny laine, born 29 october 1944. Denny left wings because in the wake of john lennons death paul was afraid to tour lest he be shot, and denny wanted to tour. Japanese tears is the third album by guitarist denny laine, released shortly before the demise. He has tried to make this book a more personal effort, and includes a potted history of his musical life, plus full colour pictures of his guitar collection. Pauls helping me do it, so thats going to be good, laine says in an indepth interview with prism films. Denny laine guitar, vocals linda mccartney keyboards, vocals in march 1978, they get a new drummer, steve holly, and by july 1978, the lineup is complete with the addition of fine guitar player laurence juber. His bands were denny laine and the diplomats 196264, the moody blues 196466, the electric string band 1967, balls 196971, wings 197180, denny laine band 198081, phoenix mid1980s, and world classic rockers late1990s. Book denny laine of wings and the moody bluesdirect.
Denny laine is an english musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist. This is the official facebook page of denny laine, formerly of the moody blues and wings. Denny laine is kicking off a tour tuesday in portland, maine, followed by a performance in boston at city winery on wednesday. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Thought this show was denny laine and the moody wing band, but turned out to be denny all by himself, acoustic. From the documentary film composing outside the beatles. Denny laine guitars, bass, harmonica, organ, percussion, flute, vocals, drums. You can also get to know more about the musicians affair, married life, net worth, and more in the very bio of his. An important player in the sixties birmingham beat scene laine joined his first group johnny and the dominators after acquiring an electric guitar. Denny laine, paul mccartney, wings denny laine on his long cooperation with paul mccartney and wings. For me, a denny laine show is the one thing i really look forward to more than any other artist. Denny laine, wings, paul mccartney, ginger baker, ed roman. Paul mccartney, denny laine licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of paul mccartney catalog.
Denny looking cool with his psychedelic rickenbacker 1966 with help from denny cordell, upon leaving the moodies in the summer of 1966 denny had managed to put together what was known as denny laines electric string band, a band with multiple violincello players as well as a bassist and expretty things madman viv prince on drums. Oct 8, 20 top 10 denny laine songs from ultimate classic rock. Mull of kintyre became the uks biggestselling single of 1977, a somewhat improbable achievement at the height of the punk movement. Denny laine working on book about wings and paul mccartney. He also treats his fans like gold which is also incredible considering how much of a historic figure denny is in the world of music. When denny laine first heard bessie bankss version, he immediately told the rest of the band that they needed to record the song. Denny laine is an english musician, singer, and songwriter known as a founder of two major. His book, like his performances, gives his fans more than their moneys worth.
Laine played guitar, keys and sang with the band until its. A great vocal from denny, hitting the high notes and his acoustic guitar is right up front. The legendary denny laine playing below the waterline from valley of dreams cd. As far as i know they were never not speaking to each other. Book denny laine of wings and the moody blues direct national entertainment agency. Denny laine originally did the thunder rolls, deliver your children, listen to what the man said, children children and other songs. Denny laine gives similar, invaluable advice, instruction and encouragement to the aspiring guitarist. Denny laine guitar book rare 1979 uk large hardback book, featuring different guitar techniques and exercises, from basic chords to more difficult finger. I loved henry mccullouchs guitar playing, i put him in the band. Anyway, one day in the school library i happened across denny laine s guitar book. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from denny laines electric string band at the discogs marketplace. Master suite, one of denny laines many obscure solo releases, is an album devoted entirely to his supposed virtuoso guitar skills. Denny laine looks back on the moodys, mccartney, and.
Shop our newest and most popular denny laine sheet music such as mull of kintyre, say you dont mind, or click the. The moody blues denny laine still has wings culturesonar. For a few months at the height of the british invasion, denny laine was one of the most recognizable voices on the entire british music scene. The moody blues go now was made popular in 1964 when english beat group from birmingham named the moody blues recorded with denny laine on guitar and lead vocals. Denny laine spreads his wings in a night of rock and moody blues. Then ive got a project im working on with a new york management company called 21st century artists and thats going to be a big package show were putting together with various members of wings actually. Denny laines guitar book paperback june 11, 1979 by denny laine author. Gary james interview with denny laine of the moody blues. Denny laines bio is filled with the details of his personal and professional career. Explore releases from denny laines electric string band at discogs. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Denny laine working on book about wings and paul mccartney paul mccartneys former wings bandmate denny laine is set to spill the secrets behind their turbulent friendship in a new book.
Denny laines guitar book paperback june 11 1979 for. Denny laine looks back on the moodys, mccartney, and britains music scene. He even played again and again and again off wings back to the egg when i requested it. Denny laine covered the thunder rolls, deliver your children, listen to what the man said, children children and other songs. His first band of any significance was denny and the diplomats, formed in.
The song written as friend and fellow veteran david left. He was an original member of the moody blues, singing the. From a vintage 1976 wings over america book given to denny by a friend. I used to take it home all the time, pour through its contents, work through its lessons, and gaze at the guitar photos. Denny laines guitar book by denny laine, june 11, 1979, andre deutsch ltd edition, paperback. Musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. Denny laine of wings talks mull of kintyre youtube. Denny laine was born brian hines and grew up in birmingham, england. Laurence juber talks paul mccartney and new photo book guitar. As a boy he took up the guitar, not under the influence of chuck berry or buddy holly, or even scotty moore, but rather jazz legend django reinhardt.
Denny laines electric string band discography discogs. Top 10 denny laine songs from ultimate classic rock. I think a wings reunion would be a bit forced now simply be. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. One of the best singersongwriters of the 1960s and 1970s, denny has played with most of the greats of the rock business. Denny laines guitar book june 11, 1979 edition open.
Most of the issue between denny laine and paul was based around money. Besides paul and linda mccartney, denny laine was the only other. Denny laine bio affair, married, girlfriend, net worth. Anyway, one day in the school library i happened across denny laines guitar book. Denny laines guitar book 9780233971018 by laine, denny and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. September 8 denny laines electric string band perform at the marquee with the gods. I got a guitar because i loved what was going on at the time, which was.
If you are a fan of laurence juber, denny laine of both wings and the moody blues, or of course paul mccartney, this beautifully produced book and its bonus cd will not disappoint. I knew him from living in mayfair so i suggested him. Guests also watched a promotional film for mull of kintyre, filmed at high park farm on october. Denny seiwell was the drummer of the time and steve holley was a mate of mine, so he later played in wings. Laine provided lead and rhythm guitars, lead and backing vocals, keyboards, bass guitar and woodwinds, in addition. Denny laine reflects on moody blues, wings years before. The moody blues, with whom he played from 1964 to 1966, and paul mccartney and wings, with whom he played from 1971 to 1981. The book includes contributions from exwings members denny laine and steve holly, laines former wife jo jo, pauls brother. Denny laine wrote mull of kintyre, and my babys gone and everyday. The group was led by mccartney joined by his wife linda mccartney on bass, guitar, piano, and vocals, with laine at the core on guitar, bass, and vocals combined with his incredible talent for songwriting, solidified their place in rock history as one. Laurence juber is a class act, both on and off stage. Denny laine at the tone factory, las vegas playing double. Not surprising denny cordell is the producer for both of these projects.
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