[1] They are known for their heavy metal sound, based largely around shifting time signatures, guitar harmonies, and plentiful rhythm.
Tim Green was a member of Nation of Ulysses, Lice, The Vile Cherubs and The Young Ginns.
Drummer Tim Soete was the singer/guitarist of San Diego mod revivalists The Event and guitarist/vocalist for Santa Cruz band Tail Dragger.
In 2011, he collaborated with Earthless guitarist Isaiah Mitchell, under the name 'Mitchell Manley', to release an EP for Thrill Jockey.
In 2023, the Champs reissued a brand new remaster of their debut double LP "III" on 12 inch vinyl.