Dave Burgess (guitarist)

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Dave Burgess (born December 13, 1934, Beverly Hills, California, United States) is an American guitar player, singer, songwriter, and band leader of The Champs.^[1][2]

Biography[]

Singing career[]

In 1953, "Dave Burgess" recorded for Okeh, as a singer, but he did not have much success. He recorded for different record labels^[which?] throughout the 1950s. In 1957, he recorded for Challenge as Dave Duprè. He was successful for writing many songs including the 1957 hit I'm Available.

Work with "The Champs" band[]

On a date, when he was recording with some session musicians, they composed the song "Tequila" in late 1957. That was when the band started, and Dave Burgess was on rhythm guitar.

Manager feud with Danny Flores[]

With Danny Flores, they co-managed "The Champs". Since they both contributed to most of the band's success, they had differences. This subsequently led to Flores and the drummer, Gene Alden, leaving the band.^{[citation needed]}

Full-time manager[]

In 1959, since Glen Campbell came in as the new rhythm guitarist for the band, Burgess left, but was still the band's manager. In 1965, he put an end to The Champs. He composed many of their songs,^[which?] while he was the manager.

References[]

External links[]

• Dave Burgess discography at Discogs

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