Danny Flores

Danny Flores
Birth nameDaniel Flores
Also known asChuck Rio
Born(1929-07-11)July 11, 1929
Santa Paula, California, U.S
OriginHuntington Beach, California
DiedSeptember 19, 2006(2006-09-19) (aged 77)
Huntington Beach, California
GenresRock and roll, Latin rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Saxophone, Piano
Years active1957-2006
LabelsChallenge Records, Jackpot

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, the band of which he was a member at the time, and which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.