Freddy Cannon
Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon
(Palisades Park)
Freddy Cannon, known for his energetic rock and roll performances, reflects on his musical journey. He shares insights into his hit songs and his long-standing relationship with Dick Clark and American Bandstand.
About Freddy Cannon
Freddy Cannon was an American rock and roll singer known as 'Boom Boom' Cannon. He recorded hit songs including 'Tallahassee Lassie,' 'Way Down Yonder in New Orleans,' and 'Palisades Park,' which reached the top ten on the Billboard charts. He held the record for most appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand with 110 performances. He also appeared in films and published his autobiography 'Where the Action Is' in 2011.
In this interview
- Recalls that Tommy Boyce and Steve Barri wrote 'Action,' not him
- Discusses his record for most frequent guest appearances on American Bandstand
- Credits Dick Clark and radio people worldwide for his career success
- Mentions performing live shows and television shows with Dick Clark
“Dick Clark has been great for me. He's done so much for my career and he's helped me along.”— Freddy Cannon, in this interview
Since this interview
Freddy Cannon died on July 17, 2026, at age 89 in Oxnard, California at a hospice facility following cancer.
