Sam Nicola

(23 Jan 1937, Denver, CO -- 23 Jul 2008 Colorado Springs, CO). A Western musician who played accordion, fiddle, piano and other instruments, Sam Nicola was a member of the "Flying W Wranglers" from about 1967 until after 1980. Prior to his joining that group, he'd been on the road with Country stars Ray Price and Hank Thompson. He enjoyed all kinds of music, especially jazz, and had performed all over the world.