Musician Dave Burgess, known for his work with the group the Champs, who contributed the song "Tequila" to the 1985 movie Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, has died. He was 90. Burgess, who died Oct. 19, was a ...

Dave Burgess, the guitarist who led the Champs to radio domination with their Latin-tinged, Pee-wee Herman-approved instrumental rocker “Tequila,” has died. An obituary on the website for the Anglin ...

The key to recreating the iconic "Tequila" dance scene in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" is picking the right shoes. "Don’t try to do it in Vans or a sandal," said Nathan Cone, movie buff and vice ...

Dave Burgess might not be a name that most modern music fans recognize, but they certainly might know his hit song. Burgess, best known for his time as the rhythm guitar player for the rock group The ...

During the time between his diagnosis and his death, Reubens remained active in several professional endeavors, including participating in a Pee-wee’s Big Adventure 35th Anniversary Tour and shooting ...

Every filmmaker has that one movie that puts them on the map, and for Tim Burton, it was his very first film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Pee-wee's Big Adventure premiered in 1985, and sees the quirky ...

Pee-wee As Himself tells the story of how a kid who grew up adoring The Little Rascals and I Love Lucy went on to revolutionize sketch comedy and children's television. In 1986, one of the most ...

In 1986, one of the most unusual and iconic kids' TV shows debuted. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE THEME") PAUL REUBENS: (As Pee-wee Herman) Hey. CYNDI LAUPER: (Singing) Come in and pull ...