Fred Bronson

Fredric M. "Fred" Bronson (born January 10, 1949) is an American journalist, author and writer. He is the author of books related to #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and other books related to various music charts as well. He is also known for his appearances on American Idol and the weekly "Chart Beat" column in Billboard magazine. The 5th edition of The Billboard Book Of #1 Hits was published in 2003. The 4th edition of Billboard's Hottest Hot 100 Hits was published in 2007. Bronson is also the author of The Billboard Book of #1 R&B Hits (with Adam White), American Bandstand (with Dick Clark) and The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook, written at the behest of the seven actors who played the von Trapp children in the 1965 film.