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Jo Jo LaineAmerican singer, actress and model
Date of Birth: 13.07.1952
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Jo Jo Laine
Joanne LaPatrie, better known as Jo Jo Laine (born on July 13, 1952 - died on October 29, 2006), was an American singer, actress, and model. She was the wife of Moody Blues founder Denny Laine and a former member of Paul McCartney's band "Wings."
Early Life and Career
Jo Jo Laine was born on July 13, 1952. She gained popularity as a regular attendee of fashionable resorts and clubs. She had romantic relationships with renowned musicians such as Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and several others. Prior to meeting Laine, Joanna was particularly close friends with legendary musician Rod Stewart. Stewart claimed that he wrote his hit song "You Wear It Well" in honor of LaPatrie, and even mentioned her in the preface of his unpublished autobiography.
Musical Collaborations
Jo Jo Laine collaborated with Sting and Andy Summers from "The Police" on her album "Hulk," released under the "Pye Records" label. Additionally, she launched a project called "Jo Jo Laine & The Firm" with Ray Fenwick from "Fancy," which was released by "Mercury Records." There were rumors of her friendship with Led Zeppelin, and it was said that when Jimmy Page wanted to use the name "The Firm," he sought permission from Laine.
Later Life and Death
In the late 1980s, Jo Jo Laine dated producer Jimmy Miller, who helped her create several recordings, including a remake of Jerry Goffin and Carole King's "I'm Into Something Good," which Laine titled "I'm In for Something Good!" She also worked as a manager for the British band "The Mannish Boys" in 1986 and performed with the Boston team "Gear" for a while.
Jo Jo Laine passed away at the age of 53 in a London hospital. Her cause of death was a fall in her own home, known as the "House on Pooh Corner." It was rumored that A.A. Milne had written the Winnie-the-Pooh books there. Laine's death was a result of injuries sustained from the fall.
