Who Was Freddy Cannon? 5 Things to Know About the 1950s Rock Star Who Died

Freddy Cannon helped define early rock ‘n’ roll with hits like “Palisades Park” and “Tallahassee Lassie.” Learn more about ...

The Sweet Story Behind Freddy Cannon's "Tallahassee Lassie"

Freddy Cannon, the rock and roll star who rose to fame in the 1950s, died at the age of 89 on July 24, 2026. The musician was always adamant about his devotion to rock and roll, as opposed to the ...

‘Eleki boom’: How The Ventures became the biggest American band in Japan

The pioneering surf rock outfit from Tacoma, Washington, crossed the Pacific in 1962 and launched an electric guitar ...

Freddy Cannon, 'Palisades Park' and 'Tallahassee Lassie' singer, dies at 89

Freddy Cannon, the rock and roll singer famous for "Tallahassee Lassie" and "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans," has died at 89.

Freddy Cannon, singer of 'Palisades Park,' dies at 89 in California

Freddy Cannon, best known for 'Palisades Park' and 'Tallahassee Lassie,' died July 17 in Oxnard after battling cancer. He was 89.

53 Years Ago, The New York Dolls Released Their Influential Debut Rock Album

Rock music has gone through different stages of evolution over each decade, and there always tends to be a song or album that ...