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Freddy Cannon, born Frederick Anthony Picariello, Jr. on December 4, 1936 in Revere, Massachusetts, earned the nickname “Boom Boom” for his drum-heavy, high-energy rock & roll sound. A true pioneer of early 60s American pop-rock, Cannon captivated audiences with a buoyant blend of upbeat tempos and catchy hooks that helped define the era’s soundtrack. As an artist with a career spanning decades, Cannon’s influence remains evident in the lineage of classic American rock and roll.