The Cherokees

There have been more than one group that recorded as The Cherokees. 1. The Cherokees were one of the alter egos of The Champs, known for their 1958 hit Tequila. 2. Named after a popular ice cream of the time, the Cherokees were formed in 1961 from the remnants of Johnny Chester's backing band the Chessmen and began playing Shadows-styled music around Melbourne, Australia. Signing with W&G Records, the Cherokees released two singles and the rare Here Come the Cherokees album in 1965.