Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon Dies at 89
Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon, a famous rock & roll singer, passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 89.
He was known for his energetic songs like 'Tallahassee Lassie' and 'Palisades Park' and was a regular on TV shows like 'American Bandstand'.
Cannon had a long career in music, performing with many other famous artists and even inspiring future stars like Mick Jagger.
He was working on music until his death and had a recent hit in the UK.
His family and friends remember him as a rock & roll icon whose music will live on.
Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon, known for hits like 'Tallahassee Lassie' and 'Palisades Park', died on July 17, 2024, at age 89.
Cannon earned his nickname from the percussive power of his songs and appeared over 100 times on 'American Bandstand'.
He inspired future music stars like Mick Jagger and Robert Plant, with Jagger citing 'Tallahassee Lassie' as an influence on 'Brown Sugar'.
Cannon's music has been featured in films and TV shows, and he had a recent hit in the UK with 'All She Wants To Do Is Dance'.
He is survived by his children, sister, in-laws, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and was pre-deceased by his son John and wife Jeanette.
- Who
- Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon, early rock & roller
- What
- Death of Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon
- When
- July 17, 2024
- Where
- California hospice facility
- Why
- Brief battle with cancer
- Full Name
- Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr.
- Date of Birth
- December 4, 1936
- Date of Death
- July 17, 2024
- Notable Hits
- Tallahassee Lassie, Palisades Park, Way Down Yonder In New Orleans
- Autobiography
- Where the Action Is (2011)
- Survivors
- Children Conny Weber and Billy Cannon, sister Mary Lou, son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Beth, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren