We lost quite a few music legends this year (Tina Turner, Jimmy Buffet, David Crosby, etc.), but what hits me the most out of these famous musicians is Denny Laine, who was in poor health with lung disease for quite some time. He was 79 and passed away earlier this month.
Laine was a hitmaker early in his career with the Moody Blues “Go Now” and even more impressive with Wings (he co-wrote “Mull of Kintyre” and “No Words” with Paul McCartney). But Laine never suffered from “fame” and was a regular at annual Beatlefests in years past that I attended. A very approachable chap and a dedicated musician, he left an indelible mark on the world of rock music.
The Popdudes have an EP of Laine’s songs that you should check out!
And, it helps when Paul gives up the spotlight once in a while.