Danny Flores | |
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Birth name | Daniel Flores |
Also known as | Chuck Rio |
Born | Santa Paula, California, U.S | July 11, 1929
Origin | Huntington Beach, California |
Died | September 19, 2006 Huntington Beach, California | (aged 77)
Genres | Rock and roll, Latin rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone, Piano |
Years active | 1957-2006 |
Labels | Challenge 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.