Fred Bronson
@fredbronson.bsky.social
Billboard. Star Trek. ABBA. American Idol. Eurovision Song Contest. Philip K. Dick. I think that about says it.
I'll be on stage with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music at the Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs on Feb 17. If you live in the Coachella Valley or can easily drive there, please join us for a great night of words and music.
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...
Revolution Stage Company Presents: AN EVENING OF WORDS and MUSIC with ROXY MUSIC’S PHIL MANZANERA in conversation with FRED BRONSON
Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. February 17th 2026, 7:30 pm
www.onthestage.tickets
January 26, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I'll be on stage with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music at the Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs on Feb 17. If you live in the Coachella Valley or can easily drive there, please join us for a great night of words and music.
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...
At the wrap party for season 4 of #StarTrekTNG: I'm with Susan Sackett and Gene Roddenberry on a Southern California beach.
January 19, 2026 at 7:03 AM
At the wrap party for season 4 of #StarTrekTNG: I'm with Susan Sackett and Gene Roddenberry on a Southern California beach.
Thanks to Lou Simon at #SiriusXM for playing my request tonight on The Jukebox Diner on 60s gold: the stunning "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)" by Rufus Wainwright from #StarTrek Starfleet Academy. Beautiful. Emotional. Not to be missed.
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San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) | Rufus Wainwright Orchestral Recording
YouTube video by Jeff Russo
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January 19, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Thanks to Lou Simon at #SiriusXM for playing my request tonight on The Jukebox Diner on 60s gold: the stunning "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)" by Rufus Wainwright from #StarTrek Starfleet Academy. Beautiful. Emotional. Not to be missed.
youtu.be/-Z2mPz9L03I?...
youtu.be/-Z2mPz9L03I?...
30 years ago, Nicki French hit #2 on the Hot 100 with a cover of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart." She has continued to record in the U.K. and Energise Records has just released a 30th anniversary greatest hits collection that spans Nicki's entire career. A must-listen!
www.energiserecords.com
www.energiserecords.com
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Energise New Releases
Search for your Favourite artists Like Rozalla,Nicki French,Sonia, Sinitta, Tight Fit, Peter Wilson and More. All From Energise Records Ltd
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December 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
30 years ago, Nicki French hit #2 on the Hot 100 with a cover of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart." She has continued to record in the U.K. and Energise Records has just released a 30th anniversary greatest hits collection that spans Nicki's entire career. A must-listen!
www.energiserecords.com
www.energiserecords.com
Fans of Roxy Music! Phil Manzanera will be performing music and I will interview him on stage in Palm Springs on Feb 17, 2006.Please join us!
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...
Revolution Stage Company Presents: AN EVENING OF WORDS and MUSIC with ROXY MUSIC’S PHIL MANZANERA in conversation with FRED BRONSON
Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. February 17th 2026, 7:30 pm
www.onthestage.tickets
December 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Fans of Roxy Music! Phil Manzanera will be performing music and I will interview him on stage in Palm Springs on Feb 17, 2006.Please join us!
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...
My latest #Billboard story: the top 30 original Christmas songs by #AmericanIdol finalists:
www.billboard.com/lists/americ...
www.billboard.com/lists/americ...
30 Best Christmas Songs by ‘American Idol’ Finalists: Critic’s Picks
The best Christmas songs from 'American Idol' finalists: Critic's picks.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
My latest #Billboard story: the top 30 original Christmas songs by #AmericanIdol finalists:
www.billboard.com/lists/americ...
www.billboard.com/lists/americ...
You might be surprised how many #AmericanIdol finalists have recorded Christmas songs. Includes the latest by David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks, Scott MacIntyre and more.
open.spotify.com/playlist/1VL...
open.spotify.com/playlist/1VL...
Christmas With The Idols
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December 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
You might be surprised how many #AmericanIdol finalists have recorded Christmas songs. Includes the latest by David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks, Scott MacIntyre and more.
open.spotify.com/playlist/1VL...
open.spotify.com/playlist/1VL...
My newest holiday playlist -- the best pop Xmas songs from all over the world. INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS on #Spotify.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2B9...
open.spotify.com/playlist/2B9...
International Christmas
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December 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
My newest holiday playlist -- the best pop Xmas songs from all over the world. INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS on #Spotify.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2B9...
open.spotify.com/playlist/2B9...
This playlist will take you back: the whole family might enjoy AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS:
open.spotify.com/playlist/5CK...
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An Old-Fashioned Christmas
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December 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
This playlist will take you back: the whole family might enjoy AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS:
open.spotify.com/playlist/5CK...
open.spotify.com/playlist/5CK...
I've got your Christmas music right here on my #Spotify playlist CHRISTMAS HITS.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2Hp...
open.spotify.com/playlist/2Hp...
Christmas Hits
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December 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
I've got your Christmas music right here on my #Spotify playlist CHRISTMAS HITS.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2Hp...
open.spotify.com/playlist/2Hp...
Another fun day in Japan: riding the Aquatopia at Tokyo DisneySea with Thelma Houston.
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Another fun day in Japan: riding the Aquatopia at Tokyo DisneySea with Thelma Houston.
I took Thelma Houston on a shopping spree at Tower Records in Shibuya, Japan, and look what we found!
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I took Thelma Houston on a shopping spree at Tower Records in Shibuya, Japan, and look what we found!
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Gil Gerard. I was the network publicist for both seasons of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century and loved working with Gil and the entire cast.
December 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Gil Gerard. I was the network publicist for both seasons of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century and loved working with Gil and the entire cast.
52 years ago today, the animated #StarTrek series premiered on NBC with "Beyond The Farthest Star." I was the network publicist for the series.
September 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
52 years ago today, the animated #StarTrek series premiered on NBC with "Beyond The Farthest Star." I was the network publicist for the series.
59 years ago today, I went to my neighbor's house so I could watch "The Man Trap" in color. We had a color TV, but my parents wanted to watch something else. Later they attended #StarTrek conventions with me and I brought them to the set of #TNG during season 1 ("Too Short A Season").
September 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
This is one of my favorite #Spotify playlists. The songs you know, sung in other languages by artists from all over the world.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...
Foreign Exchange
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September 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This is one of my favorite #Spotify playlists. The songs you know, sung in other languages by artists from all over the world.
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4LQ...
Congratulations to Vienna, just named host city for #Eurovision 2026.
August 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Congratulations to Vienna, just named host city for #Eurovision 2026.
Do not miss the new single/video by David Archuleta.
@davidarchuleta.bsky.social
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@davidarchuleta.bsky.social
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Fred Bronson – Author, Journalist, and Music Expert
Official website of Fred Bronson, author of 'The Billboard Book of Number One Hits' and renowned music journalist.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Do not miss the new single/video by David Archuleta.
@davidarchuleta.bsky.social
fredbronson.com/Videos-Ameri...
@davidarchuleta.bsky.social
fredbronson.com/Videos-Ameri...
Unforgettable day -- how often is one surrounded by two Motown legends? I'm talking about Valerie Simpson and Smokey Robinson. Their interview will be airing soon on SiriusXM: Smokey's Soul Town on Channel 74.
August 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Unforgettable day -- how often is one surrounded by two Motown legends? I'm talking about Valerie Simpson and Smokey Robinson. Their interview will be airing soon on SiriusXM: Smokey's Soul Town on Channel 74.
Very sad to hear about the passing of country star Jeannie Seely. I interviewed her for my #Billboard story about the music in #BlackMirror.
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
‘Anyone Who Knows What Love Is’: Why An Obscure ’60s Song Is Bigger Than Ever In 2018
Why is a song that didn't make the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 having its best chart year ever in 2018?
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August 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Very sad to hear about the passing of country star Jeannie Seely. I interviewed her for my #Billboard story about the music in #BlackMirror.
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
The latest episode of my series "Smokey's Place" is on #SiriusXM this week. Smokey plays cover versions of songs he wrote for Motown artists. Dolly Parton sings Mary Wells! Nancy Sinatra sings the Temptations! Channel 74:
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
July 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The latest episode of my series "Smokey's Place" is on #SiriusXM this week. Smokey plays cover versions of songs he wrote for Motown artists. Dolly Parton sings Mary Wells! Nancy Sinatra sings the Temptations! Channel 74:
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT
This new #Spotify playlist of mine is fun to listen to -- even just for the title.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...
Is That Your Vinyl Answer?
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July 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This new #Spotify playlist of mine is fun to listen to -- even just for the title.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Us...
My latest #Billboard interview with #AmericanIdol winner Jamal Roberts includes an exclusive preview of his new single:
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
Jamal Roberts Shares How His Life Changed Since Winning ‘Idol’ & Why He Never Wants to Leave ‘Mississippi’
Jamal Roberts shares "Mississippi" single and how his life changed after 'American Idol.'
www.billboard.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My latest #Billboard interview with #AmericanIdol winner Jamal Roberts includes an exclusive preview of his new single:
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
www.billboard.com/music/music-...
American Idol alums pay tribute to beloved music supervisor Robin Kaye. #Idol
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www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n...
‘American Idol’ Family Mourns Death of Show’s Music Supervisor, Robin Kaye
Finalists from multiple seasons remember the beloved production staffer found murdered in her home on Monday.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
American Idol alums pay tribute to beloved music supervisor Robin Kaye. #Idol
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n...