This Day In Music History Dec 4-17

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com.

Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history!

DEC 5: Sadly, Denny Laine passed away today at age 79. The English musician, singer, and songwriter is best known for his involvement in two iconic bands: The Moody Blues and Wings. Laine was a founding member of The Moody Blues, a pioneering rock band. He played guitar and sang with the band during its early years, contributing to their rhythm and blues sound. 

Perhaps Laine's most significant contribution to music was as a member of Wings, Paul McCartney's post-Beatles band. Laine played guitar, bass, and sang alongside McCartney, forming the core of the band. During his time with Wings, they achieved considerable success with albums like "Band on the Run" and songs like "Live and Let Die." Laine co-wrote some of Wings' songs with McCartney, including "Mull of Kintyre," which became one of the best-selling singles in the UK.

In 2018, Laine was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.

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DEC 17: Happy birthday to Paul Rodgers, born today in 1949! The English rock singer, songwriter, and musician is best known for his powerful and soulful vocals. Rodgers gained prominence as the lead vocalist for several successful rock bands.