Deaths on September 19

Danny Flores

Died on September 19, 2006

Danny Flores, American singer-songwriter and saxophonist (b. 1929)

Danny Flores (born 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, and which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Deaths on September 19

Danny Flores

Died on September 19, 2006

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