George Harrison Birthday Week | The Beatles Channel

Celebrate George Harrison’s Birthday with a Week of Specials on The Beatles Channel

Don’t miss Guest DJ specials hosted by Beck, Billy Idol, Steve Perry, Mike Campbell, and more.

February 19, 2025

Tune in to The Beatles Channel all week long starting February 24 as we celebrate George Harrison’s birthday.

Exclusive programming includes Guest DJ sets hosted by Beck, Billy Idol, Steve Perry, Mike Campbell, and Slim Jim Phantom; a “Living in the Material World” roundtable featuring Klaus Voormann, Jim Keltner, Mike Campbell, Jim James, and Paul Hicks; a guitar-themed roundtable with Ben Harper, Steve Lukather, Joe Bonamassa, Nancy Wilson, and Warren Haynes; and an episode of “Dark Horse Radio” with special guest Olivia Harrison.

See the full broadcast schedule below, and stream available episodes on the SiriusXM app anytime.

George Harrison Birthday Week Programming

Guest DJs

Beck, Billy Idol, Steve Perry, Mike Campbell, and Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats) pick some of their favorite George Harrison songs in honor of his birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Slim Jim Phantom Monday, February 24 4pm ET
Slim Jim Phantom Tuesday, February 25 7am ET
Beck Tuesday, February 25 2pm ET
Billy Idol Tuesday, February 25 9pm ET
Mike Campbell Wednesday, February 26 1pm ET
Steve Perry Thursday, February 27 1pm ET
Mike Campbell Friday, February 28 11am ET
Billy Idol Friday, February 28 1pm ET
Slim Jim Phantom Saturday, March 1 11am ET
Steve Perry Saturday, March 1 3pm ET
Beck Saturday, March 1 7pm ET
Steve Perry Sunday, March 2 6am ET
Mike Campbell Sunday, March 2 8am ET
Billy Idol Sunday, March 2 12pm ET
Beck Wednesday, March 5 12am ET

Living in the Material World Roundtable

Host David Fricke welcomes an esteemed panel of guests to celebrate the 50th Anniversary box set of George Harrison’s “Living in the Material World” album, including Klaus Voormann (bass guitar) and Jim Keltner (drums), who played on the original album, Beatles fans and musicians Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), as well as Paul Hicks, who remixed the new release.

Broadcast Schedule

Sunday, March 2 6pm ET

George Harrison Guitar Roundtable

Guitar greats pay tribute to George Harrison for his birthday. Hosted by David Fricke, the roundtable features Ben Harper, Steve Lukather (Toto, Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band), Joe Bonamassa, Nancy Wilson (Heart), and Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule).

Broadcast Schedule

Saturday, March 1 7am ET

Dark Horse Radio

Laura Cantrell sits down with Olivia Harrison to celebrate the release of the 50th Anniversary edition of George’s “Living in the Material World” album.

Broadcast Schedule

Thursday, February 27 3pm ET
Saturday, March 1 11pm ET
Sunday, March 2 4pm ET
Wednesday, March 5 7am ET

Across The Universe

Dennis Elsas examines John’s relationship with his Beatles bandmate George Harrison in honor of George’s birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Tuesday, February 25 4pm ET
Thursday, February 27 11pm ET
Saturday, March 1 1pm ET

Fab Fourum

Dennis Elsas, Bill Flanagan, Tom Frangione, and David Fricke want to hear your George Harrison stories and favorite songs in honor of his birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, February 26 9pm ET

Way Beyond Compare

Join Beatles expert Tom Frangione, exploring Fab Four alternate takes, live performances, and versions of Beatles recordings that you’ve never heard before. This week, it’s all George Harrison rarities in celebration of his birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Monday, February 24 2pm ET
Tuesday, February 25 11pm ET
Friday, February 28 4pm ET
Sunday, March 2 10am ET

Chris Carter George Harrison Special

“Breakfast With The Beatles” host Chris Carter pays tribute to George Harrison for his birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Tuesday, February 25 8am ET

8 Songs A Week…Times Two!

Each week, listeners vote for their favorites from a themed list of Beatles songs. This week, an expanded all-George Harrison version in celebration of his birthday, hosted by Meg Griffin.

Broadcast Schedule

Friday, February 28 2pm ET
Saturday, March 1 10am ET
Sunday, March 2 3pm ET
Monday, March 3 1pm ET

From Me To You with Peter Asher

In honor of George Harrison’s birthday, Peter Asher plays Beatles songs that George sang lead vocals on.

Broadcast Schedule

Thursday, February 27 9pm ET
Tuesday, March 4 1pm ET

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 George Harrison leading The Beatles in honor of his birthday.

Broadcast Schedule

Monday, February 24 11pm ET
Friday, February 28 12am ET

 



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