"Tequila" is a Latin-flavored rock and roll instrumental written by Danny Flores (born Daniel Flores; July 11, 1929 – September 19, 2006) whose stage name was Chuck Rio. It was recorded in 1958 by the Champs. "Tequila" became a #1 hit on both the pop and R&B charts at the time of its release and continues to be strongly referenced in pop culture to this day. In 1957, Gene Autry's record label, Challenge Records, signed Dave Burgess (born 1934), a rockabilly singer-songwriter from California who often recorded under the name "Dave Dupree". At t… read more
"Tequila" is a Latin-flavored rock and roll instrumental written by Danny Flores (born Daniel Flores; July 11, 1929 – September 19, 2006) w… read more
"Tequila" is a Latin-flavored rock and roll instrumental written by Danny Flores (born Daniel Flores; July 11, 1929 – September 19, 2006) whose stage name was Chuck Rio. It was… read more
Danny Flores (born Daniel Flores; July 11, 1929 – September 19, 2006), also known by his stage name Chuck Rio, was an American rock and roll saxophonist. He is best remembered for his self-penned song "Tequila", which he recorded with the Champs, and which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Flores was born in Santa Paula, California and grew up in Long Beach. He was interested in the guitar from an early age, first performing at church and family gatherings. At 14, however, Flores switched to the saxophone, forming his first band, the 3-D Ranch Boys. Emulating th… read more
Danny Flores (born Daniel Flores; July 11, 1929 – September 19, 2006), also known by his stage name Chuck Rio, was an American rock and roll saxophonist. He is best remembered for his self-… read more
Danny Flores (born Daniel Flores; July 11, 1929 – September 19, 2006), also known by his stage name Chuck Rio, was an American rock and roll saxophonist. He is best remembered for his self-penned song "Tequila", which he reco… read more