Laurie Wisefield

Laurence Mark Wisefield (born 27 August 1952) is an English guitarist and vocalist, best known for his contributions to Wishbone Ash during the 1970s and 1980s.

Early life Wisefield took up guitar when he was eight after his grandfather bought him an acoustic guitar for £6. He studied art at college and worked as a jewellery designer after graduating. Another member of Home, Cliff Williams, went on to find fame with AC/DC.

Wisefield joined Wishbone Ash prior in May 1974 to their album There's the Rub. As well as performing live with the musical, Wisefield appeared on the 2002 cast recording, and accompanied the performance at the 2002 Party at the Palace to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Wisefield is currently a member of the band Snakecharmer, along with ex-members of Whitesnake and Thunder.

Discography With Home Pause for a Hoarse Horse (1971) Home (1972) The Alchemist (1973)

With Wishbone Ash There's the Rub (1974) Locked In (1976) New England (1976) Front Page News (1977) No Smoke Without Fire (1978) Just Testing (1980) Number the Brave (1981) Twin Barrels Burning (1982) Raw to the Bone (1985)

With Snakecharmer Snakecharmer (2013) Second Skin (2017)