Born Jul 10, 1943
The Wings circle • Part of the following line-ups • Wings 1971-1972 • Wings 1972-1973
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Last updated on June 15, 2024
In and Out of Wings: Denny Seiwell On His Friendship with Paul McCartney and Wings’ Underr
Feb 12, 2019 • From Rock Cellar
Interview With Wings Drummer Denny Seiwell
2013 • From Classic Bands
RAM, Wings, and Beyond: An Interview with Denny Seiwell
May 22, 2012 • From The Morton Report
Wings: They're all set for take-off!
Apr 28, 1973 • From Record Mirror
From Wikipedia:
Denny Seiwell (born July 10, 1943) is an American drummer and a founding member of Paul McCartney and Wings. He also drummed for Billy Joel and Liza Minnelli and played in the scores for the films Waterworld, Grease II, and Vertical Limit. His drumming was used in TV shows like Happy Days and Knots Landing.
Seiwell was born and raised in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, the son of Donald Seiwell and Fay Carrigan. He is a graduate of Lehighton High School and was a member of the first Carbon County Band in 1961. After graduating from high school, Seiwell enlisted in the United States Navy, in the rate of Musician, playing in the Navy Band. He moved to New York City and caught the eye of McCartney, who recruited him to be in his band Wings and according to Seiwell, the band was like one big family living between London and the McCartneys’ farm in Scotland. After leaving the band, Seiwell eventually moved to Los Angeles, where he has resided since 1975.
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Jim Batchelor, Bass Guitarist/Vocalist • 4 years ago
Hi Denny, Curious! Do you happen to know Carol and Ron Tempest from Barnesville, PA. My best bud, Doc Nagle, and I performed with them in an Oldies band back around 2007. Thanks!
Jim Batchelor, Wind Gap PA.
P.S. We chatted a while back via email some time ago when I lived in Bath (Lehigh Valley), PA.