Denny Seiwell

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

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Born: Jul 10, 1943

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Interviews of Denny Seiwell

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

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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.

Wings outside Rude Studio, Scotland, 1971

Abe Laboriel Jr, Paul McCartney & Denny Seiwell

Paul McCartney met with Wings drummer backstage – on Aug 10, 2014

From Denny Seiwell on Facebook, June 14, 2024 – “The last two original wings. And the wife of a wing.” Denny Seiwell and wife Monique and Paul McCartney

From Facebook – Unreleased Linda photograph of Denny Seiwell during the RAM sessions.

Recording sessions Denny Seiwell participated in

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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.

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