Wings and Moody Blues co-founder Denny Laine dies aged 79

Wings and Moody Blues co-founder Denny Laine dies aged 79

Denny Laine has died (Star Shooter/MediaPunch/Alamy)

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023 - 19:40
Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

British musician Denny Laine has died aged 79, his wife has announced.

The co-founder of both Wings, which also featured Paul McCartney, and The Moody Blues “passed away peacefully” following a battle with lung disease.

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