 In 1957, Flores met aspiring songwriter and guitarist Dave Burgess.After briefly performing as Danny and Dave, the duo recruited former members of Flores's group, drummer Gene Alden and guitarist Buddy Bruce, along with bassist Cliff Hills and Vocalist Huelyn Duvall, who were session musicians, to form the Champs.On December 23, 1957, the group recorded three songs for Challenge Records, including Flores's instrumental "Tequila".