Denny Laine

The Profile

British singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Original lead singer of The Moody Blues on "Go Now" and co‑founder of Paul and Linda McCartney’s Wings. Released solo albums including Holly Days, Japanese Tears, Anyone Can Fly, and Hometown Girls.

Joined Wings in 1971 after early work with beat groups and the first Moody Blues lineup; Holly Days is a Buddy Holly covers set recorded with Paul and Linda McCartney but issued under Laine’s name; Japanese Tears reflects the fallout from Wings’ canceled 1980 Japan tour; he co‑wrote the hit "Mull of Kintyre" and later sold his rights during 1980s financial troubles; active from the 1960s until 2023.

Four reviews chart Denny Laine from Wings-adjacent Holly Days to the post-Wings Japanese Tears and the polished Anyone Can Fly, up to the concept-driven Hometown Girls. Holly Days is framed as a playful, sparse Buddy Holly tribute by the McCartneys and Laine. Japanese Tears arises from the canceled 1980 Japan tour fallout. Anyone Can Fly earns the warmest praise for songwriting and production. Hometown Girls gets mixed notes for its American-leaning sound.