Legendary Guitarist Who Wrote Iconic Hit Dead at 90

Champs Leader, ‘Tequila’ Hit Maker Dave Burgess Dead at 90

Dave Burgess, who led the band the Champs to fame with the hit "Tequila," has died at age 90.

Legendary guitarist who wrote iconic hit dead at 90

Cause of death was not revealed.

The Champs Band Leader Dave Burgess Dead at 90

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," which topped the charts in March 1958 and is still…

Dave Burgess, Band Leader Behind 'Tequila', Passed Away at 90.

On October 19th, 2025, songwriter, guitarist, and the band leader for The Champs, Dave Burgess, passed away at the age of 90. A celebration of his life was held on November 8th and was attended by many of his friends and loved ones. Dave Burgess was one of the key members of The Champs band, […] The post Dave Burgess, Band Leader Behind ‘Tequila’, Passed Away at 90. appeared first on NYCTastemakers.

Musician Behind Iconic Track Dead at 90: RIP to Dave Burgess

Dave Burgess, the legendary guitarist with The Champs who recorded the iconic song “Tequila,” has passed away. The musician died on October 19 in Dover, Tennessee, according to his online obituary. His cause of death has not been released. Burgess was 90. Dave Burgess was best known as the leader of the early rock and roll band that recorded the iconic song “Tequila.” Burgess’ bandmate, saxophonist Chuck Rio (Daniel Flores), wrote the recognizab…