Danny Flores struck rock ‘n’ roll gold in 1958 when he wrote “Tequila,” a simple yet instantly memorable hit that lived on for decades as a staple of oldies radio. As Chuck Rio – his ...

Danny Flores, 77, who played the saxophone and growled the title word on the 1950s hit song “Tequila!”, died Tuesday of pneumonia at Huntington Beach Hospital. One of the best-known rock ‘n ...

A longtime resident of Westminster, Flores is best known for composing the song “Tequila.” Though never intended to be a single—it was recorded as a last-minute B-side – “Tequila” sold ...

A young cousin of victim Danny Flores screamed out repeatedly that the sentence “isn”t fair.” Sheriff”s deputies restrained her and immediately cleared the courtroom. It was a dramatic ...

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US musician Danny Flores, who wrote and sang The Champs' 1950s hit song Tequila!, has died at the age of 77. Flores died at Huntington Beach Hospital, California. Tequila!, with its one-word lyric ...