To mark the 40th anniversary of John Lennon’s passing on December 8, The Beatles Channel (Ch. 18) is paying tribute to John with special content featuring Billy Joel, Sean Ono Lennon, Elton John, Julian Lennon, and Paul McCartney.
Check out the full broadcast schedule below.
Hear the North American radio broadcast premiere of Sean Ono Lennon’s tribute to his dad for his 80th birthday, John Lennon at 80. The special — originally produced for the BBC in the UK — features interviews with Elton John, Julian Lennon, and Paul McCartney.
Monday, December 7 at 11 am and 9 pm ET
Tuesday, December 8th at 11 pm ET
Wednesday, December 9th at 1 pm ET
Thursday, December 10th at 12 am ET
Friday, December 11th at 3 pm ET
Saturday, December 12th at 9 pm ET
Sunday, December 13th at 2 pm ET
This special will be available on the SiriusXM app after its debut.
Don’t miss a special edition of the weekly call-in show Fab Fourum with Billy Joel. Listeners will hear Billy reflect on John Lennon’s lasting impact, recall where he was on the night of the music icon’s passing, and more during a conversation with hosts Dennis Elsas, Bill Flanagan, and Tom Frangione.
Wednesday, December 9th at 9 pm ET
Saturday, December 12th at 7 am ET
Sunday, December 13th at 6 pm ET
This special will be available on the SiriusXM app after its debut.
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