Dave Burgess Dead at 90

2025-11-20 by Iamthe Nightstars | 6 Comments
Dave Burgess, frontman of the rock band The Champs, passed away on October 19th at the age of 90. The Champs were most famous for their number one 1958 hit single "Tequila" which ended up selling over a million copies. Burgess had registered over 700 copyrights with BMI and has written songs for Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, and Glen Campbell among many others.


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Iamthe Nightstars
November 20th 2025
3003 Comments


He was a great guy. R.I.P.

Nikkolae
November 20th 2025
6962 Comments


RIP to one of the industry legends

Valzentia
November 20th 2025
1789 Comments


RIP : (

ConcubinaryCode
November 21st 2025
8222 Comments


Oh man that song is iconic. RIP

Grungil
November 21st 2025
686 Comments


So young..

rockandmetaljunkie
Contributing Reviewer
December 1st 2025
10121 Comments


Legendary song, may he rest in peace 🙏



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