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Denny Laine (left) and Paul McCartney perform onstage in 1976

“A great talent with a fine sense of humor”: Denny Laine was an underrated guitarist who helped launch Paul McCartney's post-Beatles career – here are 10 essential cuts from his discography

By Andrew Daly published 24 March 24

Laine’s playing lit up the sound of the Moody Blues and Wings. Here, we look at 10 of the best from the man Paul McCartney described as an “outstanding vocalist and guitar player”

“Denny was an outstanding vocalist and guitar player with a fine sense of humor”: Remembering Denny Laine – the guitarist who co-wrote Paul McCartney’s biggest ’70s hit

By Bill DeMain published 5 March 24

The former Moody Blues and Wings guitarist died in December 2023, aged 79, and left a legacy of tastefully crafted songs with a keen sense of melody, and an audience of millions

“I’m actually surprised we’re that well-remembered. I’m just a normal musician who doesn’t really think about the fame side of it”: In his final interview, Denny Laine looks back on the breakthrough success and enduring legacy of Paul McCartney and Wings

By Bill DeMain last updated 6 December 23

1973 was the year Paul McCartney’s ragtag group, Wings, first scored Beatles-sized success. As late guitarist Denny Laine recalled, they were no overnight success

Denny Laine performs onstage at Bogie's in Westlake Village, California on February 1, 2018

Denny Laine, Paul McCartney & Wings, Moody Blues guitarist, dies at 79

By Jackson Maxwell published 5 December 23

Aside from Paul and Linda McCartney, Laine was Wings' only constant member

Paul McCartney performs live on stage with Wings at Ahoy on 25th March 1976 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He plays a Rickenbacker 4001S bass guitar

“Wings are underrated. It’s difficult to follow The Beatles. It’s like following God”: How Paul McCartney quit the world's biggest band... and triumphed

By Nick Wells published 3 August 23

In 1971 Paul McCartney announced the formation of his new group Wings, who rose in a few short years from college level to an American stadium phenomenon

Paul McCartney: "Anything Wings did had to be viewed in the light of The Beatles. And the comparisons were always very harsh"

By Tony Bacon published 30 July 21

In this classic interview from 1994, McCartney looks back on the transition to Wings, its effect on his bass playing, and how he became an entertainer again

The story of Paul McCartney and Wings

By Joel McIver published 13 July 21

It’s been 50 years since Macca walked away from the biggest band ever formed. Here's how his post-Beatles career took flight

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