Beloved singer Freddy Cannon, who rose to fame in the 1950 with songs "Palisades Park" and "Tallahassee Lassie," has died aged 89. He passed away on July 17 in a hospice facility in Oxnard after a battle with cancer.

Cannon was also known for being a frequent guest on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," making a record number of appearances on the hit music program. His songs "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans," "Action" and "Abigail Beecher" were also successful hits, although he took a step back from the spotlight in the mid-1960s. He frequently toured around the UK, among other countries, and also regularly appeared at "American Bandstand" reunion events. He shared fond memories of legendary 'Bandstand" host Dick Clark.

Speaking in a 2017 interview with the Ventura County Star, he said: "He was a giant on television, and if you were on his show, you sold a lot of records, and that's exactly what happened with me," Cannon said. "I owe a lot to him."

Cannon's influence made waves in the music industry, with bands such as The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones all recording versions of his catalogue of songs.

Tributes have poured in for the singer, as Rich Koz, otherwise known as Svengoolie, posted on Facebook: "This is a sad day. Our friend Freddy ‘Boom Boom’ Cannon has passed away.

"I am honored that it all began with him calling me, telling me he was a fan, and that he had actually written a song about me, and moved on to a great friendship. His enthusiasm, sense of humor, and countless stories of his rock and roll world made knowing him a wonderful experience. I will miss him."

Cannon is survived by his children Conny and Billy, his sister Mary Lou, son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Beth, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.