Unplugged: Fred Mollin on Producing Hits, Scoring TV & Film, and the Moments that Shaped Him

Fred Mollin has done it all—from scoring film & cult TV classics to producing chart-topping ballads and lullabies for Disney. But behind his long list of credits is a winding, wild journey through the music industry that’s anything but ordinary.

In this episode, Fred joins My Rock Moment to talk about his new memoir Unplugged and the moments that defined his career. He shares stories of leaving school at 16 to chase music, auditioning for John Hammond, producing Dan Hill’s “Sometimes When We Touch” (and seeing none of the royalties), and the time that Clive Davis dropped the mic and the phone call on Fred.

You'll also hear about Fred’s work with Jimmy Webb and Kris Kristofferson, the unexpected magic of his Disney Lullabies series, and a hilarious prank on Rod Stewart that did not land the way he’d hoped.

It’s a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation with one of music’s great behind-the-scenes storytellers.

Check out the links below to learn more about Fred and get his book, Unplugged.

Fred's website: https://fredmollin.com

Buy the book: https://fredmollinunplugged.com

Songs from today's episode, in order:

The Beatles "I Want to Hold Your Hand"

Dan Hill "Sometimes When We Touch"

Jimmy Webb "Wichita Lineman"

Rod Stewart "Every Picture Tells a Story"

Kris Kristofferson "Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do)"

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