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Grammy award won at the very first Grammy Award ceremony, won by The Champs for the song "Tequila". Established by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the first Grammy award ceremony was held on 4 March 1959, awarding just 28 Grammys for musical achievements in the year of 1958. Written and performed by The Champs, "Tequila" reached number one on the billboard charts in early 1958, and its legacy in pop culture is still felt today. The song has been re-recorded in countless forms, by legendary musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie and Wes Montgomery. Award is a gold-plated metal representation of a gramophone affixed to a wooden base, with a plaque reading "National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences / 1958 / Presented to / Dave Burgess & The Champs / Tequila." Also included is the original nomination certificate presented to The Champs, as well as a program from the ceremony signed by Champs guitarist Dave Burgess. Grammy award measures 4.75" x 4.75" x 6.5". Plaque measures 8.5" x 10.5" and folded program measures 11" x 14.5". Moderate wear to wooden base and slight separation of gold gramophone from base but which remains attached as issued. Horn is a separate piece that screws onto trophy, and is attached, but has a stripped and partially broken thread. Light wear to certificate and light creasing and tears to edges of program. Very good to near fine overall. With an LOA from award winner Dave Burgess.
First-Ever Grammy Award From 1958 -- Won by The Champs for Best R&B Performance for the Classic Song ''Tequila'' -- Only 28 Were Awarded
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