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- Jul 10, 1943
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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.
Last updated on April 15, 2021
Sessions
Oct 12, 1970 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Another Day / Oh Woman Oh Why
Oct 29, 1970 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Ram - Archive Collection
Apr 26, 1973 • Songs recorded during this session appear on McGear
Albums, EPs & singles which Denny Seiwell contributed to
By Paul & Linda McCartney • Official album
Contribution: Brushes, Cow bell, Drums, Percussion, Shaker, Tambourine • 10 songs
By Paul & Linda McCartney • Official album
Contribution: Brushes, Cow bell, Drums, Percussion, Shaker, Tambourine • 10 songs
By Paul McCartney • 7" Single
Contribution: Drums, Percussion, Shaker • 2 songs
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey / Too Many People
By Paul & Linda McCartney • 7" Single
Contribution: Cow bell, Drums, Percussion, Shaker • 2 songs
The Back Seat of My Car / Heart Of The Country
By Paul & Linda McCartney • 7" Single
Contribution: Brushes, Drums • 2 songs
Another Day / Oh Woman Oh Why (Promo)
By Paul McCartney • 7" Single
Contribution: Drums, Percussion, Shaker • 2 songs
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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.