Freddy Cannon, Rock and Roller Behind Hits “Palisades Park” and “Tallahassee Lassie,” Dies at 89
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Key Points:
- Freddy Cannon, the rock and roller known for hits like "Palisades Park" and "Tallahassee Lassie," has died at the age of 89 in a California hospice.
- Cannon was scheduled for an interview on July 11 but was hospitalized the day before and passed away on Friday.
- Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Cannon gained fame with his 1959 hit "Tallahassee Lassie," which reached No. 6 on Billboard's Hot 100, and made a record 110 appearances on American Bandstand.
- His biggest hit, "Palisades Park," released in 1962, peaked at No. 3, and he had several other popular songs throughout the 1960s.
- Cannon is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; he was predeceased by his son John and wife Jeanette.
