Denny Laine in 1981

Moody Blues and Wings singer Denny Laine has died, aged 79

We've ranked The Moody Blues ten greatest songs. (Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns)

The Moody Blues' 10 greatest songs, ranked

Song Lists

Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Now and Then

Brenda Lee smashes records as 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' finally tops US chart after 65 years

John Lennon was disappointed by the outcome of his 1971 Christmas single 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'.

Why John Lennon was disappointed with the outcome of 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'

John Lennon

Queen have recently revealed rare footage of the band performing Elvis Presley's timeless classic 'Jailhouse Rock' from a concert in 1975.

Queen share rare 1975 footage of Freddie Mercury covering Elvis Presley's 'Jailhouse Rock'

Queen

Harry Waters and Roger Waters

Roger Waters fires his own son, who has now joined a Pink Floyd tribute band

When Simon & Garfunkel covered the Christmas carol 'Silent Night', they turned the gentle song into a poignant political statement.

Why Simon & Garfunkel made a political statement out of Christmas carol 'Silent Night'

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Slade's Dave Hill talks to Gold

Slade's Dave Hill marks 50 years of 'Merry Xmas Everybody': How John Lennon helped make the festive classic

Fleetwodo Mac: Christine McVie and Mick Fleetwood

Mick Fleetwood shares tender post to mark anniversary of Christine McVie's passing

Fleetwood Mac

Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

'The Christmas Song' by Nat King Cole: The making of the evergreen seasonal classic

Song Facts

Shane MacGowan in 1995

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies, aged 65

John Lennon - murder by Mark David Chapman

John Lennon's shocking murder explored in new TV documentary – watch the trailer

John Lennon

The Beatles - Penny Lane

Penny Lane road sign returned after 47 years after drunk Beatles fans stole it

The Beatles

Slade in 1974

Noddy Holder reveals the real reason he quit Slade and hasn't returned

Tom Jones and his fellow judges from The Voice gave a stunning performance of 'Rock Around The Clock' on Saturday night (November 25).

The Voice UK: Tom Jones leads judges in a jaw-dropping rendition of 'Rock Around The Clock'

Tom Jones

Paul McCartney and Elton John in This is Spinal Tap

Paul McCartney and Elton John to star in 'This Is Spinal Tap' sequel

Paul McCartney

Cilla Black's TV moments

Cilla Black's oddest TV moments: Celebrating the Queen of Saturday Night on the small screen

Terry Venables - singer and TV writer as well as England football manager

When Terry Venables sang Elvis Presley's 'If I Can Dream' and proved he was an amazing singer

TV and Film