Tommy Cannon was half of one the most popular light
entertainment duos Britain has ever produced and known worldwide. Cannon and
Ball were everywhere, from the Wheeltappers & Shunters Social Club to Royal
Variety Performances.
But who is the real Tommy Derbyshire, unassuming
welder from Oldham whose life changed when he met Bobby Harper.
And when you're the straight man in the
partnership, what happens when you lose your beloved best friend to Covid? You
question everything, the past, present and if there's a future.
Here, for the first time, are Tommy's reminiscences
of a tough start in life, the unexpected fame, fortune and loss of it, and how
he found it hard to grieve for his little mate in the red braces.
Now, five years on, he is ready to tell his story - and is back on the road doing what he does best, with a huge social media
following.
With a foreword by Robbie Williams
Paperback / softback | 160 pages | Published October 2025
