The Stairways

1960s garage rock group from Wilmington, Delaware. The Stairways were begun by Eddie Stair in 1965 with George Curtin on bass, Martel Day on drums, Bob Bowersox & Chuck Aarons on lead guitar. They were joined by Anthony “Nino” Puglisi on lead vocals and saxophone, and his younger brother, Rick on vocals and sax. The original lineup changed as members went off to college, or fell victim to band politics. Their 45 “Don’t You Care” is a garage classic, while the instrumental flipside is making waves on the UK northern soul scene. From around 1966-68 Chuck Aaron was replaced by Vic Livingston. Eddie Stair was apparently fired at some point and Nino took his place. After Eddie left, they also recorded another song, “All Souled Out,” that may or may not have survived on acetate.