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Staircase (Newton Heath)

  • Steve Bolton (S) - guitar
  • Jack Gibson - bass/vocals
  • Paul Smith - tenor sax
  • John Wrigley - drums

Based in Newton Heath this was a Pro band working the university circuit. After a few members coming and going, the band eventually moved to London. 

At that time we were managed and financed in part by Rupert Hayes of Harvey and Rupert fame, trendy Hairdressers in Mancester.

I don't have any pictures of Staircase but we did have some publicity shots done unfortunately they have been lost or thrown away. It would be good if anyone has anything on Staircase.

John Wrigley

I was Paul Smith’s girlfriend for a time in the late 60’s. In 1971 Steve Bolton (left, seated) left the band to join Atomic Rooster and Jack Gibson also decided to leave so I’m guessing it was the end of Staircase. Paul Smith was considering heading to London to pursue his music career.

Linda V Jones - March 2023




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Anonymous
7 years ago
I have an early photo that I've tried to upload but am not allowed. Linda Jonesi
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Paul webmaster
6 years ago
If you send it to if will be added. :D  
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Paul webmaster
3 years ago
Just received and adding now, as promised :-)
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John Fewster
6 years ago
I was in Staircase for about 2 years just before it fell apart. Played many gigs like The Cavern (5 times) and opened for Deep Purple at UMIST. It was great fun. Some of us got together after the split and headlined at Bernard Manning's Embassy Club for a week. Would love to hear from the other guys. Can be found on Facebook. Staircase has a brick on the wall of The Cavern.  John Fewster - lead guitar.
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