Join The Beatles Channel (Ch. 18) for “Ringo Starr Peace & Love Birthday Week,” featuring special programming July 1-7 in celebration of Ringo.
Enjoy brand-new specials including a deep dive into Beatles songs with Ringo on lead vocals, a countdown of Ringo’s fan-favorite drumming performances, Ringo-focused editions of shows like “Fab Fourum” and “Breakfast with The Beatles,” and handpicked mixes from other legendary drummers.
See the full broadcast schedule below, and start listening to The Beatles Channel now on satellite channel 18 and streaming on the SiriusXM app.
On July 7, Ringo and his wife, Barbara Starkey, will be joined on his birthday by family and friends in Los Angeles for his annual Peace & Love Birthday event. More than 34 celebrations around the world have been confirmed; the complete list of events will be shared on Ringo’s Facebook page.
SiriusXM has been a proud sponsor of Ringo’s Peace & Love Birthday events since 2017.
Ringo Starr Peace & Love Birthday Week Programming
I’m the Greatest: Ringo Taking the Lead with The Beatles
Beatles historian and documentarian Kevin Howlett hosts a deep dive into the Fab Four songs on which Ringo sang the lead vocals.
Broadcast Schedule
Thursday, July 4 | 5pm ET |
Saturday, July 6 | 12am ET |
Sunday, July 7 | 10pm ET |
Ringo Top 20 Drumming Performances
Kevin Howlett counts down the top 20 drumming performances by Ringo as a member of The Beatles, as voted by The Beatles Channel listeners.
Broadcast Schedule
Friday, July 5 | 8pm ET |
Saturday, July 6 | 2pm ET |
Sunday, July 7 | 6am ET |
Ringo Starr’s 2022 Mix
Ringo hosts a special show, picking some of his favorite songs by The Beatles, from his solo career, and by artists who influenced him.
Broadcast Schedule
Saturday, July 6 | 10am ET |
Sunday, July 7 | 5pm ET |
Ringo Starr’s Favorite Drumming Moments
Ringo takes control of The Beatles Channel with a mix of hand-selected songs by The Fab Four and more featuring his favorite drumming moments.
Broadcast Schedule
Saturday, July 6 | 5pm ET |
Sunday, July 7 | 3pm ET |
Gregg Bissonette Guest DJ
Gregg Bissonette, Ringo’s drummer for over 15 years, shares his favorite drumming moments from Ringo Starr in The Beatles.
Broadcast Schedule
Saturday, July 6 | 7pm ET |
Sunday, July 7 | 11am ET |
Fab Fourum
Dennis Elsas, Bill Flanagan, and Tom Frangione host a Ringo birthday tribute featuring your calls.
Broadcast Schedule
Wednesday, July 3 | 9pm ET |
Saturday, July 6 | 7am ET |
Sunday, July 7 | 6pm ET |
Breakfast with The Beatles
Chris Carter features three hours of Ringo Starr music on his morning show.
Broadcast Schedule
Friday, July 5 | 8am ET |
Dark Horse Radio
Laura Cantrell celebrates by exploring Ringo’s musical friendship with George Harrison.
Broadcast Schedule
Thursday, July 4 | 3pm ET |
Saturday, July 6 | 11pm ET |
Sunday, July 7 | 4pm ET |
Wednesday, July 10 | 12pm ET |
Northern Songs
Bill Flanagan celebrates with a show dedicated to Ringo’s work as a session drummer, playing songs Ringo drummed on from artists like Stephen Stills, Howlin’ Wolf, Joe Walsh, Tom Petty, and of course, John, Paul, and George.
Broadcast Schedule
Monday, July 1 | 11pm ET |
Friday, July 5 | 6am ET |
Way Beyond Compare
Tom Frangione dedicates this week’s show to Ringo Starr as he features rarities, alternate takes, and live versions of songs featuring Ringo.
Broadcast Schedule
Monday, July 1 | 2pm ET |
Tuesday, July 2 | 11pm ET |
Friday, July 5 | 4pm ET |
Sunday, July 7 | 10am ET |
Across The Universe
Dennis Elsas looks at the musical connections between John Lennon and Ringo in celebration of Ringo’s birthday during his weekly show.
Broadcast Schedule
Tuesday, July 2 | 4pm ET |
Thursday, July 4 | 11pm ET |
Saturday, July 5 | 1pm ET |
My Fab Fours: Rock Drummers
Some of rock’s most legendary drummers each pick their four favorite songs by The Beatles where Ringo stands out the most to them.
Alvin Taylor | Monday, July 1 | 7am ET |
Alvin Taylor | Saturday, July 6 | 11am ET |
Dennis Diken | Thursday, July 4 | 7am ET |
Dennis Diken | Sunday, July 7 | 5am ET |
Denny Seiwell | Monday, July 1 | 4am ET |
Denny Seiwell | Friday, July 5 | 2am ET |
Liberty DeVitto | Tuesday, July 2 | 6am ET |
Liberty Devitto | Saturday, July 6 | 10pm ET |
Max Weinberg | Tuesday, July 2 | 3pm ET |
Max Weinberg | Saturday, July 6 | 4am ET |
Peter Criss | Monday, July 1 | 10pm ET |
Peter Criss | Wednesday, July 3 | 5am ET |
Simon Kirke | Thursday, July 4 | 10pm ET |
Tico Torres | Thursday, July 4 | 1am ET |
Tico Torres | Sunday, July 7 | 2pm ET |
Steve Jordan | Wednesday, July 3 | 2pm ET |
Steve Jordan | Sunday, July 7 | 9pm ET |
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