Mr. Cannon passed away on July 17, 2026 following a brief illness. “I guess it’s just the basic, popular music of today.” Mr. Cannon contributed a lot to popular music in America. Al Terminiello Jr., a musician and a member of the Decades of Rock band, also lauded Mr. Cannon for his outstanding contributions to the music industry. “He was one of the best of his time,” said Terminiello Jr. “He was ahead of the curve and was into hometown rock ‘n roll.