Emilio-Musician and friend of Warren "Gates" Nichols

by Emilio {Emo}
(Bayport, NY)

Warren and I grew up together in Brentwood, NY [Long Island} It was Warren who took me under his wing and taught me how to play the guitar. That was 45 years ago, and I've been playing in clubs and concert venues ever since-the first 10 with Warren in a group Called The Super Suds of Rhythm. He was my biggest insperation, I wanted to play like Warren.

Not only was he a great musician, guitar, banjo, bass, keyboards and trombone but also a great human being, with a great sense of humor. Some of the best times of my life were spent with him. Unfortunetly, I hadn't seen him in a least 25 years and very saddened to hear of his untimely passing. I've never forgotten him, and always think of him when I think of the early years. God Bless you Warren.

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Jun 05, 2022
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by: Anonymous

Hi Emo I just want to wish you a Happy Birthday. I have remembered your Birthday for the past 56 years and all the good times we had I meet you at the Left Bank and followed the band for many years. Sharon Columbe was a good friend of mine.I can still remember all the clubs you played at in the early days.We both went our seperate way over the years,but I will always remember those great memories and those great songs do you remember you would even sing my song Kandy. I hope you have a great Birthday. Love Always Kandy
Sep 27, 2020
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by: Doug Neale

Emo, So glad to here that you are still playing.. Me too.. Sad to here of Warrens passing... As you know Warren (Fender Guitar) and I (10m) played together in Old San Juan at the Kandy Klub with Mad Mike for the winter of 61-62..Sadly Mike past away 6 years ago. And I remember you and I playing together at The Nautical before that... Would love to hear from you. dugsax@gmail.com
Aug 21, 2020
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by: Rick Chaiey

I played with Warren in 1966 in a group called Sonny Styles and the Kingsmen. Warren played the B3 and Guitar. He was a great musician playing those instruments. I was sad to hear of his passing....
Nov 21, 2018
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by: Phil Topps

Was HS classmate of Bob Columbe.Big fan of Suds. Would love to have tho tapes. Contact me at SouthernCross6@comcast.net if possible to get them, on tape or BD

Phil Topps
Feb 28, 2015
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by: Phil Topps

Spent every night I wasn't playing myself, at The Sandpiper, listening to the Suds. Went to Bay Shore High with Bobby Columbe, and remember when he played with The Dynamics, and Mad Mike and The Maniacs. VERY sorry to have learned of Warren's passing. He could sure make that B-3 Sing!

Phil Topps
Jan 14, 2014
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by: Kathleen

Hi Emo,

I spent the summer of 1976 chasing you from club to club in the Hamptons. One evening you actually saved me from getting a ticket for blowing a red light. If I didn't thank you then, i'm thanking you now.

Lots of great memories dancing to your band and then some!

I hope life has been good to you!

Kathleen
May 10, 2013
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by: Rick Chainey

I played with Warren with Sonny Styles and the Kingsmen in 1966. I am saddened by his passing. He was a fabulous musician.
Feb 25, 2012
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by: Emilio

Hi Chris, that would be tremendous. Thanks so much for bringing such great times back to my life. I anxiously look forward to hearing those tapes.
Thanks for sharing, God Bless
Feb 25, 2012
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by: Chris Juried

Hi Emilio,

I have those Super Suds tapes here and look forward to transferring them soon.

Best,

Chris

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