October 29

 Denny Laine

October 29, 1944 – December 5, 2023

Born Brian Frederick Arthur Hines, Denny Laine co-founded The Moody Blues in 1964 and became the band's lead singer and guitarist during its early years. He sang lead vocals on the 1964 hit "Go Now" and appeared on the album The Magnificent Moodies before leaving the group in 1966. After a brief solo career and work with the Electric String Band, he joined Paul McCartney in 1971 as a founding member of Wings.

As a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Laine remained with Wings throughout the band's entire recording career, appearing on albums such as Wild Life, Red Rose Speedway, Band on the Run, Venus and Mars, Wings at the Speed of Sound, London Town, and Back to the Egg. He co-wrote "Mull of Kintyre" with McCartney and contributed vocals, guitar, keyboards, and songwriting throughout the group's most successful years.

Following Wings' breakup in 1981, Laine pursued a solo career, toured with various projects, and occasionally reunited with former bandmates. His work with The Moody Blues and Wings established him as one of the notable singers and guitarists to emerge from the British rock scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Kevin DuBrow

October 29, 1955 – c. November 19, 2007

Born Kevin Mark DuBrow, Kevin DuBrow co-founded Quiet Riot in 1973 and became the band's lead singer during its rise from the Los Angeles club scene to international success. His powerful vocals helped define albums such as Quiet Riot, Metal Health, Condition Critical, and QR III. He sang on songs including "Cum On Feel the Noize," "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)," "Mama Weer All Crazee Now," and "The Wild and the Young."

DuBrow remained the central figure in Quiet Riot through lineup changes, breakups, and reunions while pursuing a brief solo career in the 1990s. He reunited the classic lineup with Rudy Sarzo, Carlos Cavazo, and Frankie Banali in 1997 and continued recording and touring with the band during the following decade. His energetic stage presence and distinctive voice helped establish Quiet Riot as one of the first heavy metal bands to achieve major commercial success in the 1980s.

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Peter Green

October 29, 1946 – July 25, 2020

Born Peter Allen Greenbaum, Peter Green co-founded Fleetwood Mac in 1967 after leaving John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and became the band's lead guitarist, lead singer, and principal songwriter during its early years. His expressive guitar playing and songwriting helped shape albums such as Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Mr. Wonderful, Then Play On, and Blues Jam in Chicago. He wrote songs including "Black Magic Woman," "Oh Well," "The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)," and "Albatross," which became Fleetwood Mac's first number one single in the United Kingdom.

Green left Fleetwood Mac in 1970 and spent several years away from the music industry before gradually returning to recording and performing. He released solo albums, formed the Peter Green Splinter Group in 1997, and continued touring into the 2000s. His lyrical phrasing, melodic touch, and economical style established him as one of the most respected blues guitarists of his generation.

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