Celebrate John Lennon’s birthday with exclusive specials on The Beatles Channel
Tune in for special programming featuring John’s music and tributes from Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin, Sean Ono Lennon, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, and more.
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SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel (Ch. 18) is honoring John Lennon’s birthday on October 9 with exclusive programming featuring special guests Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin, Sean Ono Lennon, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, and more.
Listeners will hear artists and celebrities pay tribute to John, plus specials about his music and legacy. Check out the full broadcast schedule below, and listen to The Beatles Channel now.
Broadcast Schedule (all times ET)
Sean Ono Lennon Guest DJ
Musician, songwriter, producer, and the only child of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean Ono Lennon joins host David Fricke in a two-part series, sharing memories of his dad along with his favorite John Lennon songs, both with and without The Beatles.
Part 1: October 9 at 5pm
Part 2: October 9 at 10pm
Both parts will be available on the SXM App.
Paul McCartney Interview With Alec Baldwin
Paul McCartney sits down with Alec Baldwin for an exclusive interview to reflect on his songwriting partner, bandmate, and friend John Lennon.
October 8 at 11am
October 9 at 12am
This special will be available on the SXM App.
Robin Zander (of Cheap Trick) Guest DJ
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Robin Zander of Cheap Trick pays tribute to one of his heroes — John Lennon — by playing his favorite tracks by The Beatles and John.
October 8 at 9pm
October 9 at 2pm
This special will be available on the SXM App.
Eight Songs A Week… Times Two
Beatles fans are giving John Lennon a special birthday playlist composed of their 16 favorite songs with John on lead vocals. Hosted by Meg Griffin, it’s Eight Songs A Week… Times Two!
October 8 at 2pm
October 9 at 10am
October 10 at 1pm
October 11 at 12pm
This special will be available on the SXM App.
Fab Fourum
The Beatles Channel’s weekly live Fab Fourum talk show, hosted by Dennis Elsas and Bill Flanagan, will be dedicated to John and feature special guests, as well as your phone calls.
October 6 at 9pm
October 9 at 7am
October 10 at 6pm
This special will be available on the SXM App.
Way Beyond Compare: Beatles Rarities
Join Beatles expert Tom Frangione as he dedicates a special episode of Way Beyond Compare to John Lennon’s outtakes in celebration of John’s birthday.
October 8 at 4pm
October 10 at 10am
Click here to hear this special on the SXM App now.
Apple Jam: The Music & Artists of Apple Records
Tune in as Tom Frangione and David Fricke honor John Lennon by celebrating the contributions he made to Apple Records as a producer, session musician, and more.
October 6 at 3pm
October 8 at 11pm
October 9 at 12pm
October 10 at 12am
This special will be available on the SXM App.
Magical Lennon Maxi Concert
In honor of John’s birthday, The Beatles Channel has imagined the greatest John Lennon concert ever. Hear 60 minutes of Lennon, Beatles, and solo hits, performed live.
October 10 at 10pm
October 11 at 3pm
October 13 at 12am
Breakfast With The Beatles
Host Chris Carter presents a John Lennon Friends and Family Birthday Special, featuring songs sung by John with and without The Beatles.
October 8 at 8am
This special will be available on the SXM App.
Northern Songs
Beatles historian and author Bill Flanagan puts together a themed playlist of hits and rarities by the Fab Four for this weekly audio adventure. This week, it’s all about John Lennon’s songs with The Beatles in honor of his birthday.
October 8 at 12am
October 9 at 7pm
October 10 at 6am
This special will be available on the SXM App.
Peter Asher: From Me To You
Musician, host, and friend of The Beatles Peter Asher plays some of his favorite White Album and Beatles tracks by John Lennon, plus covers of John’s songs by David Bowie, Fats Domino, Fiona Apple, Elvis Costello, and more.
October 7 at 9pm
October 10 at 8am
October 12 at 1pm
This special will be available on the SXM App.
Dark Horse Radio
In this weekly show dedicated to the music that George Harrison wrote, produced, sang and loved, musician and host Laura Cantrell will explore the special relationship between George and John Lennon.
October 7 at 3pm
October 10 at 4pm
October 13 at 12pm
This special will be available on the SXM App.
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