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Dave Burgess, the Champs frontman famous for Grammy-winning “Pee-wee's Big Adventure ”song 'Tequila,' dies at 90

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 ...
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A best song Oscar, handwritten music score, bicycle from 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' & more donated to Motion Picture Academy's collection

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday (Jan. 13) the newest acquisitions to its expansive Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, comprising ...
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Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh on how 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' was his big TV break: 'It totally changed the trajectory of my career'

Mark Mothersbaugh is one of film and television’s most respected and in-demand composers, writing music for hit children’s fare like Rugrats and The Lego Movie and the Wes Anderson features Bottle ...
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Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and Help Fight Cancer

Paul Reubens in Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) Credit: Photo courtesy Warner Bros. On June 14, the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his first feature film, ...
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A Best Song Oscar, Handwritten Music Score, Bicycle from ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’ & More Donated to Motion Picture Academy’s Collection

The Academy has been collecting and preserving film-related materials since 1927. By Paul Grein The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday (Jan. 13) the newest acquisitions ...