Celebrate George Harrison’s Birthday with Exclusive Specials on The Beatles Channel

In celebration of George Harrison’s birthday on February 25, The Beatles Channel (Ch. 18) is shining a spotlight on the Fab Four’s legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter with specials featuring a roundtable of guitar greats, celebrity Guest DJs, George’s classics and rarities, and much more. Check out the broadcast schedule below, and listen to The Beatles Channel now.

For more information about George Harrison, visit georgeharrison.com.

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Broadcast Schedule (all times ET)

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Guitar Roundtable

The Beatles Channel presents a Roundtable of guitar greats paying tribute to George Harrison for his Birthday. Host David Fricke welcomes Ben Harper, Steve Lukather from (Toto and Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band), Joe Bonamassa, Nancy Wilson from Heart, and Warren Haynes.

Premiere

Thursday, 2/23 at 1pm

Replays

Friday, 2/24 at 9pm

Saturday, 2/25 at 2pm

Sunday, 2/26 at 11am

 

Guest DJs

Celebrity George Harrison fans share stories and play some of their George favorites in honor of his Birthday.

Billy Idol – Singer-Songwriter

 

Premiere

Thursday, 2/23 at Midnight

Replays

Friday, 2/24 at 3pm

Sunday, 2/26 8am

 

Steve Perry – Singer-Songwriter from Journey

 

Premiere

Friday, 2/24 at 1pm

Replays

Saturday, 2/25 at 5pm

Sunday, 2/26 at 6am

 

Fred Armisen – Actor 

 

Premiere

Wednesday, 2/22 at 4pm

Replays

Saturday, 2/25 at Midnight

 

Angel Olsen – Singer-Songwriter

 

Premiere

Saturday, 2/25 at 8pm

Replays

Sunday, 2/26 at 5pm

 

Eric D. Johnson – Singer-Songwriter from Fruit Bats

 

Premiere

Tuesday, 2/21 at Midnight

Replays

Sunday, 2/26 at 10pm

 

Dark Horse Radio

A weekly show hosted by Laura Cantrell. Dedicated to the music that George Harrison wrote, produced, sang, and loved. Features songs by George and by others. Covers of his songs, songs he covered. rarely heard material. All things George. This week, we spotlight George’s work in The Beatles for his Birthday.

Premiere

Thursday, 2/23 at 3pm

Replays

Saturday, 2/25 at 11pm

Sunday, 2/26 at 4pm

Wednesday, 3/1 at 7am

 

Across The Universe

A weekly show dedicated to the life and music of John Lennon. This week Dennis Elsas examines John’s relationship with his Beatles bandmate George Harrison in honor of George’s Birthday.

Premiere

Tuesday, 2/21 at 4pm

Replays

Thursday, 2/23 at 11pm

Saturday, 2/25 at 1pm

 

Fab Fourum

Dennis Elsas, Bill Flanagan, and Tom Frangione want to hear your George Harrison stories and favorite songs in honor of his Birthday. Plus they’ll welcome musicians Jim Keltner and Jim Horn to discuss playing with George in the studio and on stage.

Premiere

Wednesday, 2/22 at 9pm

Replays

Saturday, 2/25 at 7am

Sunday, 2/26 at 6pm

 

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 rarities in celebration of his birthday!

Premiere

Monday, 2/20 at 2pm

Replays

Tuesday, 2/21 at 11pm

Friday, 2/24 at 4pm

Sunday, 2/26 at 10am

 

Chris Carter George Harrison Special

Beatles Channel host Chris Carter pays tribute to George Harrison for his Birthday.

Premiere

Friday, 2/24 at 8am

 

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! It’s 8 Songs A Week…Times Two! Hosted by Meg Griffin.

Premiere

Friday, 2/24 at 2pm

Replays

Saturday, 2/25 at 10am

Sunday,  2/26 at 3pm

Monday, 2/27 at 1pm

 

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

Premiere

Monday, 2/20 at 11pm

Replays

Friday, 2/24 at Midnight