The Champs' song "Tequila" is one of the most popular instrumentals of all time, but initially it was an afterthought.

Dave Burgess, the guitarist who led the Champs to radio domination with their Latin-tinged, Pee-wee Herman-approved instrumental rocker "Tequila," has died. An obituary on the website for the Anglin ...

The Champs frontman Dave Burgess, best known for the Latin-tinged chart-topper “Tequila,” died Oct. 19, 2025, according to an obituary from the Anglin Funeral Home in Dover, Tennessee. He was 90 years ...

According to an Anglin Funeral Home, Inc. obituary, he died on Sunday, Oct. 19 The Champs frontman Dave Burgess has died at the age of 90 According to an Anglin Funeral Home, Inc. obituary, the late ...

Musician Dave Burgess, known for his work with the group the Champs, who contributed the song "Tequila" to the 1985 movie Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, has died. He was 90. Burgess, who died Oct. 19, was a ...

Dave Burgess, the leader of the band behind the hit song "Tequila," is dead. A musician, songwriter and producer, Dave was the band leader for The Champs ... and the group wrote the song "Tequila," ...

Dave Burgess, the man who wrote the hit song “Tequila,” is dead at 90, according to TMZ. Burgess, who was a musician, songwriter and producer, was a member of The Champs and died Oct. 19 in Tennessee.

Dave Burgess, the frontman of the rock band The Champs, has died. He was 90. According to an Anglin Funeral Home, Inc. obituary, the late musician died on Sunday, Oct. 19 in Dover, Tenn. where he ...