Who is Denny Laine?
Denny Laine was a British singer-songwriter and musician who was a founding member of the Moody Blues and Wings.
He was best known for his collaborations with Paul McCartney, as well as his solo work.
He started playing guitar at an early age and formed his first band, Denny and the Diplomats, when he was still in school.
He joined The Moody Blues in 1964 as their lead singer and guitarist, and co-wrote their first hit, “Go Now”. He left the band in 1966 after their second album, and pursued a solo career.
In 1971, he joined Paul McCartney’s new band, Wings, as a permanent member. He played various instruments and sang lead vocals on several songs, including “Band on the Run”, “Live and Let Die”, and “Mull of Kintyre”.
He also co-wrote some of the songs with McCartney, such as “No Words” and “Deliver Your Children”. He stayed with Wings until their breakup in 1981.
What is Denny Laine net worth?
Denny Laine’s net worth was estimated to be $10 million at the time of his death. He earned most of his income from his music royalties, tours, and merchandise.
However, he also faced some financial difficulties in his later years, due to health issues, legal disputes, and tax problems.
Who is Denny Laine’s wife?
Denny Laine was married four times in his life. His first wife was Jo Jo Laine (née Joanne LaPatrie), a model and actress whom he married in 1970.
They had two children together: Damian James (born in 1973) and Laine Hines (born in 1978). They divorced in 1985.
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His second wife was Helen St. John, a keyboardist who played on some of his solo albums. They married in 1986 and divorced in 1988.
His third wife was Viktoria Piispanen (née Viktoria Katarina Piispanen), a Finnish model whom he married in 1990. They had one child together: Heidi Jo Hines (born in 1991). They divorced in 1995.
His fourth wife was Elizabeth Hines (née Elizabeth Ann Hines), an American writer whom he married in 2019. They remained married until his death.
Does Denny Laine have kids?
Denny Laine had five children from his four marriages: Damian Hines (born 1966), Laine Hines (born 1972), Heidi Hines (born 1980), Ainsley Laine-Adams (born 1981), and Lucianne Grant (born 1985).
He also had two stepchildren from his second marriage: Julian Lennon (born 1963) and Jason Starkey (born 1967), who are the sons of Linda Lawrence from her previous relationships with John Lennon and Ringo Starr respectively.
How old is Denny Laine?
Denny Laine was 79 years old when he died on December 5, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1944.
What is Denny Laine’s Height?
Denny Laine’s height was reported to be 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).
Who are Denny Laine’s parents?
Laine was born Brian Frederick Hines to parents Herbert Edward Arthur Hines and Eva Lillian Hines in the Channel Islands, and grew up in Tyseley, Birmingham, England, where he attended Yardleys Grammar School.
Who are Denny Laine’s siblings?
Denny Laine had two siblings: a brother named Brian Hines (1942-2017) who also became a musician under the name Steve Ellis; and a sister named Maureen Hines (1946-2019) who worked as a nurse.
What is Denny Laine’s Instagram?
Denny Laine’s official Instagram account was @dennylainemusic. He had over 20k followers and posted photos and videos of his music, family,
