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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 1h

I've been teasing something new coming Oct 6 for those of you who love the #Billboard charts & the great work of Joel Whitburn. Here is another clue. @recordresearch.bsky.social

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I mentioned something big is coming for fans of the #Billboard charts and the Joel Whitburn books. Here are some clues: 1) Not a book. 2) Begins on Oct 6. 3) Two of the three people in this photo are involved.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

@natechinen.bsky.social Nate, thought you would like to know that I will be interviewing Cheryl Bentyne from Manhattan Transfer live on stage in Los Angeles, with a live stream to the world. Oct 3. 1pm Pacific, 4pm Eastern. www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Cheryl Bentyne of The Manhattan Transfer

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Celebrate four new #TaylorSwift songs by listening to every one of her songs in alphabetical order -- unless you have zero patience. open.spotify.com/playlist/3IV...

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Taylor Swift A To Z

An alphabetical journey through the songs of Taylor Swift.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Big news for fans of #ManhattanTransfer! I will be interviewing Cheryl Bentyne on Oct 3. You can attend in person in SoCalif, or watch the live stream from anywhere in the world. Tickets for both here: www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Cheryl Bentyne of The Manhattan Transfer

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fans of the #Billboard charts and the Joel Whitburn books! Something new (and big!) is coming in early October. Can't reveal it yet. But if you subscribe to the Record Research YouTube channel, you'll be the first to know. www.youtube.com/@recordresea...

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Record Research Inc.

Have a heart for the charts? Then dive deep into music history with Joel Whitburn’s Record Research library - a source of accurate and inexhaustible facts and stats. Joel created music chart research...

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

When I was 16, I interviewed Martha & the Vandellas in their hotel room on the Sunset Strip. That's when I met Rosalind Ashford. Thank you for the music, Rosalind. RIP.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

@manhattan-transfer.bsky.social So Calif fans of the Manhattan Transfer! I'll be interviewing Cheryl Bentyne on stage at Vitello's in Studio City on Oct 3. Join us for brunch and fascinating talk. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks... Doors open at 12 noon.

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Fred Talks to... Cheryl Bentyne of 'The Manhattan Transfer'

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fan of #Motown & @smokeyrobinson? The new episode of Smokey's Place is GOING SOLO, with Motown artists who were in groups before their solo careers. Some surprises & rare tracks! Airs on #SiriusXM Channel 74: Monday 9/14 8pmET 5pmPT Wed 9/16 3pmET/12pmPT Friday 9/18 10pmET/7pmPT Sun 9/20 6pmET/3pmPT

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My book The Jacksons Legacy -- a 50-year history of the Jackson 5 -- is available for pre-order from Barnes & Noble for 25% off through 9/11. Pub date is 9/29. Wrote it with the Jacksons. Over 1,000 photos, many from their private collections. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-jackso...

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The Jacksons: Legacy: From the Family Archives / The 50th Anniversary Book

Barnes & Noble’s online bookstore for books, NOOK ebooks & magazines. Shop music, movies, toys & games, too. Receive free shipping with your Barnes & Noble Membership.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

At 8:30pm PDT, it will be 60 years to the second that I watched "The Man Trap." #StarTrek changed my life.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Coachella Valley residents! I'll be giving a talk on my book The Jacksons Legacy at the Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise, Palm Springs, Wed Sept 16 at 6pm. Admission free. #Jackson5 #Motown

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended my interview with Kym Karath from #TheSoundOfMusic on Saturday, and everyone who watched the live stream. Kym was amazing and the audience loved her.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Fans of #TheSoundOfMusic! If you plan to join my livestream interview with Kym Karath ("Gretl von Trapp") on Saturday, please get your ticket now. Sales will end early so we can provide everyone with a link to view. 1pm PDT/4pm EDT/10pmCET www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Kym Karath from 'The Sound of Music'

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

@mariasrainer.bsky.social Watch my interview with Kym Karath, who was Gretl, the youngest von Trapp, from anywhere in the world! Hear her thoughts on Julie Andrews. Livestream event on Saturday Sept 5, 1pm PDT/4pm EDT/10pm CET/6am Sept 6 in Australia. www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Kym Karath from 'The Sound of Music'

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

@julieandrewsonline.bsky.social Watch my interview with Kym Karath, who was Gretl, the youngest von Trapp, from anywhere in the world! Hear her thoughts on Julie Andrews. Livestream event on Saturday Sept 5, 1pm PDT/4pm EDT/10pm CET/6am Sept 6 in Australia. www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Kym Karath from 'The Sound of Music'

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

@simplyjulieandrews.bsky.social Watch my interview with Kym Karath, who was Gretl, the youngest von Trapp, from anywhere in the world! Hear her thoughts on Julie Andrews. Livestream event on Saturday Sept 5, 1pm PDT/4pm EDT/10pm CET/6am Sept 6 in Australia. www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Kym Karath from 'The Sound of Music'

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Fans of #TheSoundOfMusic! You can watch my interview with Kym Karath, who was cast as Gretl, the youngest von Trapp child, from anywhere in the world! Virtual livestream event on Saturday Sept 5, 1pm PDT/4pm EDT/10pm CET/6am Sept 6 in Australia. Please join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Kym Karath from 'The Sound of Music'

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Very sad to hear of the passing of Shelley Fabares. I interviewed her twice, once for The #Billboard Book of Number One Hits and again for a Dick Clark TV special. And saw her many times dining in Studio City with her husband Mike Farrell, who I worked with on the Gene Roddenberry pilot #Questor.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

What a thrill to work with three #Motown legends: Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson and writer/producer Mickey Stevenson.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The hills are alive -- with the sound of my interview with Kym Karath (Gretl in The Sound of Music). Be there in person in Studio City, Calif OR watch the live stream from anywhere in the world. Tickets on sale now for both: www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Kym Karath from 'The Sound of Music'

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Brian Drew @bmdrew73.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Fred - it was great getting to know you a bit this past week. Hope to see you again next year!

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If you voted in the poll of favorite #StarTrek episodes -- thank you! There have been 960 episodes to date and when the top 60 were revealed tonight, "The Counter-Clock Incident" was on the list! Coming in at No. 60. I was thrilled to make the top 60! Only two TAS episodes were on the list.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Vote for your favorite #StarTrek episode. Top 60 revealed Sunday night at Star Trek Las Vegas. You can vote for 25 episodes. Please consider checking my episode "The Counter-Clock Incident" and writing in "The Game" (TNG). tr.ee/v7HVaF

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INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS STLV 2026: TOP 60 TREK EPISODES OF ALL-TIME POLL

Select up to twenty five (25) of your favorite Star Trek episodes form the list below. The results will be announced at Star Trek Las Vegas 2026 on Sunday, August 9th.

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Sam Nelson @slnelson77.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Long story short, he signed my VHS and told me the whole story of how it was named. A true once in a lifetime series of events. He is a true mensch and a lovely man. Thank you so much for your time, @fredbronson.bsky.social.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

@foodandwine.bsky.social Southern California foodies! Meet Susan Feniger when I interview her live on stage at Vitello's in Studio City on Sat Aug 1. Doors open at 12noon for brunch. www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Susan Feniger

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

@thefern.org Southern California foodies! Meet Susan Feniger when I interview her live on stage at Vitello's in Studio City on Sat Aug 1. Doors open at 12noon for brunch. www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Susan Feniger

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

@foodrepublic.bsky.social Southern California foodies! Meet Susan Feniger when I interview her live on stage at Vitello's in Studio City on Sat Aug 1. Doors open at 12noon for brunch. www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Susan Feniger

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

@foodnetwork.bsky.social Southern California foodies! Meet Susan Feniger when I interview her live on stage at Vitello's in Studio City on Sat Aug 1. Doors open at 12noon for brunch. www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-talks...

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Fred Talks to... Susan Feniger

An in-person Celebrity Interview Series at The Velvet Martini Lounge

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Freddy Cannon. We got to know each other when we were on a rock and roll cruise in early 2020, a week before we went into lockdown. Palisades Park forever.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

My most ambitious #Spotify playlist ever. Billboard No. 1s from July 9, 1955 to July 15, 2026. Oh, did I mention they are all cover versions? open.spotify.com/playlist/2Lf...

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Billboard #1s (Covers Edition)

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Attn all FOODIES in SoCal! Come have brunch with me and celebrated Chef SUSAN FENIGER at Vitello's in Studio City. Aug 1. Doors open at noon. @BorderGrill @SusanFeniger

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If you love pop music as much as I do, here is one of the world's largest collections of pop songs you've never heard -- but should. They come from all over the world. New adds almost every day of the year. The count stands at 4,752 as of right now. fredbronson.com/Videos-Pop-G...

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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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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Clive Davis was always kind to me, but more important, he made the world a better place and enriched our cuture throughout his lifetime. He will be missed.

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Motown sings Carole King & Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil and Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich on the next episode of Smokey's Place on Smokey's Soul Town, his SiriusXM channel (Channel 74). Monday 6/22 8pmET/5pmPT Encores: Wed 6/24 3pmET/12noonPT Friday 6/26 10pmET/7pmPT Sun 6/28 6pmET/3pmPT

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Thelma Houston’s new single, “Love Is The Power,” will have its worldwide radio premiere tonight on SiriusXM! Listen to Smokey Robinson’s channel 74 between 5-6:30pm PT, 8-9:30pm ET! Smokey’s Lounge Smokey Robinson Presents Thelma Houston Premiere: Today at 8:00 PM ET/5pm PT

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Fred Bronson @fredbronson.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Görel Hanser has died. I only saw her a few times over the last 30+ years. She was always kind and generous to me. She would invite me to the office to sit outside and have coffee and arrange tickets to Chess, Kristina, Mamma Mia & Voyage. My condolences to her family and dear friends. R.I.P.

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