In a poignant Instagram post, Sir Paul McCartney expressed deep sadness over the passing of his ex-bandmate, Denny Laine. The former Moody Blues and Wings co-founder died earlier today after succumbing to a battle with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), a challenging and aggressive condition. Laine was 79.
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Sir Paul reminisced about the early days when The Beatles toured with the Moody Blues, emphasizing the mutual respect and camaraderie between the two bands. Reflecting on their time together, McCartney highlighted Laine’s outstanding contributions to Wings, noting his vocal prowess and guitar artistry.
“I have many fond memories of my time with Denny: from the early days when The Beatles toured with the Moody Blues. Our two bands had a lot of respect for each other and a lot of fun together,” MacCartney said in his post.
Laine’s most famous performance, according to McCartney, was his rendition of Go Now, an old Bessie Banks song, which he sang brilliantly. The two musicians also collaborated on songwriting, with Mull of Kintyre emerging as their most successful joint effort, becoming a major hit in the Seventies.
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Despite a period of drifting apart, McCartney and Laine managed to re-establish their friendship in recent years, sharing cherished memories of their musical journey together. McCartney praised Laine as a great talent with a fine sense of humor, always ready to extend a helping hand to others.
The iconic musician conveyed his condolences and best wishes to Denny Laine’s wife, Elizabeth, and family, acknowledging the void left by his passing. McCartney concluded the tribute by bidding farewell to Laine with a message of “peace and love,” expressing gratitude for the pleasure of knowing him and acknowledging the collective sentiment of missing the departed artist.
The heartfelt tribute from Sir Paul McCartney stands as a testament to the enduring bond between musical collaborators and the profound impact Denny Laine had on his contemporaries and the broader music community.
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