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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

The story of Wings and Paul McCartney's iconic James Bond theme Live and Let Die

By Bill DeMain published 3 February 23

Guitarist Denny Laine recalls the making of the 007 anthem the film's producers mistook for a demo

Paul McCartney: 15 of His Best Under-the-Radar Solo Songs

By Damian Fanelli published 17 June 18

Video: Paul McCartney Performs Beatles and Wings Classics on 'The Colbert Report'

By Damian Fanelli published 13 June 13

Last night, Paul McCartney stole the show — or was the show — during a special hour-long episode of The Colbert Report.

Paul McCartney to Reissue 'Wings Over America' Album and 'Rockshow' Concert Film

By Damian Fanelli published 12 April 13

Paul and Linda McCartney's 1971 'Ram' Album Set for Deluxe Reissue in May

By Damian Fanelli published 22 March 12

Outside the Box — Exploring Acoustic Guitar with Laurence Juber: What's the Score?

By Laurence Juber published 1 June 11