I am sorry to echo other reports about the passing of Denny Laine.
A great singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Denny was 79. Two months ago, his wife posted a GoFundMe page for Denny, who was very ill. I believe there was a fundraising concert for him recently in LA.
Here is the link to my column from September. I did hear that Paul McCartney stepped up right way when he heard Denny was sick. Condolences to everyone. It’s ironic that yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the Wings album “Band on the Run.” Denny was a huge part of that record and all the Wings hits with Paul and Linda. Laine co-wrote “Mull of Kintyre,” oddly enough McCartney’s biggest solo hit internationally. Also, Denny sang the Moody Blues hit, “Go Now,” is one of their only straight ahead records with no pomposity. It was featured on “Wings Over America.” God bless.
