Freddy Cannon

Freddy Cannon
Cannon in 1965
Cannon in 1965
Background information
Birth nameFrederick Anthony Picariello, Jr.
Born (1936-12-04) December 4, 1936 (age 87)
Revere, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresRock and roll
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1956–present
Labels

Frederick Anthony Picariello, Jr. (born December 4, 1936),[1] better known by his stage name Freddy Cannon, is an American rock and roll singer. His biggest international hits included "Tallahassee Lassie", "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans", and "Palisades Park".

  1. ^ "1940 United States Federal Census Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1695; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 19-22". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 2015-08-18. Note: Frederick Picariello,nJr.was born per U.S. Census.