The Beatles Channel is coming to Sirius XM beginning Thursday, May 18

This news couldn't be more Fab. Excuse the pun and read on!

The Beatles Channel – Coming Thursday, May 18, 2017 – Exclusively on SiriusXM

- First ever Beatles-backed radio channel to feature exclusive programming, spanning the songs, stories, influences and legacy of The Fab Four

- The Beatles Channel launch to be celebrated with SiriusXM's free listening preview program, offering 24/7 listening on inactive satellite radios

NEW YORK, May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM is pleased to announce The Beatles Channel, launching May 18 at 9:09 am ET exclusively on SiriusXM channel 18. Celebrating popular music's most legendary and influential band, The Beatles Channel has been created by SiriusXM to present unique and exclusive programming in collaboration with and fully authorized by The Beatles' Apple Corps Ltd. The Beatles Channel will also be available online and through the SiriusXM app.

The Beatles Channel will showcase all-things-Beatles with regular and special programming spanning the history-making careers of the band and its members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The channel will explore The Beatles' entire career including their hits and deeper tracks, live recordings, rarities, and solo albums, while also spotlighting musicians who have inspired, and have drawn inspiration from, The Beatles. 

Paul McCartney said, "I still remember the thrill of when we first heard our music on the radio, but I don't think any of us would have imagined that we'd have our very own Beatles radio channel more than 50 years later. The SiriusXM channel will have it all, 8 Days a Week."

Ringo Starr added, "Great news, The Beatles will have their own channel on SiriusXM. Now you can listen to The Beatles, Any Time at All. Peace & Love."

"We are so proud to announce the most popular band in history has joined us for their own SiriusXM channel," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer of SiriusXM. "We've worked with The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. to create a channel that is as vital today as when the band's music was first recorded. The channel will be all-things-Beatles, 24/7. The soundtrack of our world, made by John, Paul, George and Ringo."  

The Beatles Channel will launch at exactly 9:09 am ET on Thursday May 18, and will be celebrated as part of SiriusXM's free listening preview program, offering 24/7 listening on inactive SiriusXM radios from May 17 to May 30.

The Beatles Channel will present a curated mix of music tailored to a wide range of Beatles fans, along with a variety of regular shows and specials, including:

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Chris Carter, left, with Ringo Starr on February
12, 2011 in Los Angeles. Photo: Robert Kinsler

Breakfast with The Beatles : A daily morning show hosted by musician and lifelong Beatles aficionado, Chris Carter, featuring music, stories and all things Beatles.

·         A Day in the Life : A daily feature noting milestones in the lives and career of The Beatles.

·         My Fab Four : A daily guest DJ session, hosted by musicians influenced by The Beatles, celebrities, and super fan listeners, each playing their four favorite Beatles songs.

·         Beatle Bites: A daily "name the song" quiz featuring a short snippet of a Beatles recording.

·         Dedicated Phone: # 844-999-BEATLES, for fans to make requests and share their Beatles stories.

·         The Fab Fourum : A live weekly call-in roundtable show hosted by veteran broadcaster Dennis Elsas; TV producer and author, Bill Flanagan; and panelists including authors, musicians and fans.

·         Peter Asher: From Me To You : He sang Beatles compositions as a member of Peter & Gordon, was part of the formation of Apple Records and went on to become a multiple Grammy-winning producer and much more. Now, his stories come to life in this exclusive weekly series.

·         Magical Mini Concert: A weekly fantasy concert featuring live music from The Beatles and their solo works.

·         Northern Songs with Bill Flanagan: A regular show from TV producer and author Flanagan, focusing on themes that tell the story of The Beatles, their music and the effect it had on generations of fans.

·         Get Back: The Beatles in Britain: A monthly show recorded in and around London and Liverpool that offers the UK perspective of the Beatles phenomenon, hosted by Geoff Lloyd.

On June 1, The Beatles Channel will celebrate "Pepper Day" on the 50^th Anniversary of the band's acclaimed Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, playing the album's new Anniversary Edition stereo mix in its entirety. The album spotlight will be accompanied by commentary by the album's original producer, the late George Martin, and by his son, Giles Martin, who produced the album's new stereo and 5.1 surround mixes from The Beatles' session tapes, guided by his father's original, Beatles-preferred mono album mix. Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe will release 'Sgt. Pepper' in several Anniversary Edition configurations on May 26.

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ABOUT SIRIUSXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio company measured by revenue and has approximately 31.6 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and offers commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment, and a wide-range of Latin music, sports and talk programming. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™. SiriusXM delivers weather, data and information services to aircraft and boats through SiriusXM Aviation™ and SiriusXM Marine™. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides commercial-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has approximately 2.8 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

ABOUT APPLE CORPS LIMITED

Apple Corps Ltd. was founded by The Beatles in 1968 to oversee the band's own creative and business interests. As part of its management of The Beatles' entire intellectual property canon, the London-based company has administered the legendary band's recorded catalogue, with more than 800 million physical and digital albums sold to date.  

Apple Corps has also piloted innovative Beatles projects, which have become benchmarks for pioneering accomplishment, including the record-breaking, 30 million-selling album The Beatles 1, the universally acclaimed The Beatles Anthology series, the Grammy®-winning CD, vinyl, digital and streaming release of The Beatles' 13 remastered studio albums, and in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, White Horse Pictures and Polygram Entertainment/UMG, the Grammy®-winning 2016 feature documentary, The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years, directed by Ron Howard.

In Apple Corps' first major theatrical partnership, The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil® has played to nearly eight million audience members since its June 2006 opening at the Mirage in Las Vegas.  The Beatles' LOVE also resulted in a double Grammy®-winning album and a Grammy®-winning feature film, All Together Now, which details the fascinating story behind the unique partnership between The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil that resulted in the creation and launch of LOVE.

The Beatles debuted for streaming worldwide on December 24, 2015 with the band's 13 U.K. studio albums and Past Masters (Volumes 1 & 2), The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles 1967-1970, and The Beatles 1. The Beatles' Anthology, Volumes 1-3 music collections and LOVE album followed on April 4 and June 17, respectively. Songs by The Beatles were streamed more than two billion times within the first year.

And continuing the commitment to preserving the archives and legacy of The Beatles' catalogue, The Beatles' Help!, Yellow Submarine, and Magical Mystery Tour  feature films have in recent years been painstakingly digitally restored for DVD, Blu-ray™, and iTunes release. 

Inbox Update: Beatles' arrival in America to be celebrated on CBS special; 'Breakfast With the Beatles' turns 30

Have a couple of timely updates about The Beatles (when isn't there news about rock's greatest-ever troupe?)...

"THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED AMERICA: A GRAMMY^® SALUTE TO THE BEATLES" TO BE BROADCAST SUNDAY, FEB. 9, 2014, ON CBS

SPECIAL CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEATLES' LEGENDARY U.S. DEBUT PERFORMANCE ON "THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW"

Two-Hour Entertainment Event to Feature the Biggest Names in Music Today Performing the Songs the Seven-Time GRAMMY^®-winning Group Performed That Night in February 1964,

as well as Other Beatles Classics

Show Will Be Broadcast on CBS Exactly 50 Years to the Day, Date and Time of the Original Event, Considered One of the Most Historic Live Events in Music and Television

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2013) — To commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the most historic moments in music and television, The Recording Academy^®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS will present "The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY^® Salute To The Beatles." The primetime entertainment special will celebrate the remarkable legacy of the seven-time GRAMMY-winning group and their groundbreaking first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The two-hour show will tape on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, the day after the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards^®, and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, from 8 – 10 p.m. ET/PT — exactly 50 years to the day, date, and time of the original event. For updates and breaking news, please visitGRAMMY.com, and The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook. Performers and presenters will be announced shortly.

"The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles" will feature today's top artists covering songs performed by the Fab Four that momentous evening in 1964 and Beatles songs through the years, and will include footage from that landmark Sunday evening, as well as other archival material. In addition, various presenters will help highlight and contextualize the musical, cultural and historical impact of the group and this legendary performance.

The Beatles' first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" is one of the most watched television events ever — with 74 million people tuning in to watch the group perform five songs during the variety hour. It is considered by many historians and critics as one of the most important moments in music and television.

"The Beatles are one of music's most iconic groups, who won their first two GRAMMYs, including one for Best New Artist, in 1964 — the same year they took America by storm," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "As the GRAMMY Awards are Music's Biggest Night^®, it's only fitting that we recognize this milestone moment in music history and pay tribute to this larger than life group and their enduring music and legacy."

"Whether you were alive to witness it on television that night, or you've just known about it all your life, that first television appearance by the Beatles on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' is historic," said executive producer Ken Ehrlich of AEG Ehrlich Ventures. "To be able to celebrate this significant event 50 years later — and to the exact day, date, and time — with an all-star cast of GRAMMY participants shapes up to be one for the books."

"That night 50 years ago on the Ed Sullivan stage, the Beatles delivered a momentous performance, and America witnessed a historic television event and the beginning of a new era in music," said Jack Sussman, CBS

Entertainment Executive Vice President of Specials & Events. "We are thrilled to honor these music legends with performances from amazing GRAMMY-winning artists who were influenced by the Beatles' unforgettable music through the years and that incredible performance in 1964."

Tickets to the taping of this very special evening will be available for sale to the general public, and additional information will follow in the coming weeks.

"The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer.

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES TURNS 30! "AMERICA'S LONGEST RUNNING BEATLES RADIO SHOW" CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY DECEMBER 15TH WITH AN ON AIR PARTY FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS AND MUCH MORE LISTEN TO THE RENOWNED LOS ANGELES RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY CHRIS CARTER EVERY SUNDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM ON 95.5FM KLOS-FM

Chris Carter and Ringo Starr. Photo: Robert Kinsler "America's longest running Beatles radio show" Breakfast with the Beatles will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the shows' on-air debut, this December!Breakfast with the Beatles, a staple on Los Angeles radio has brought listeners across Southern California the music of John, Paul, George, and Ringo every Sunday morning since 1983. On December 15th, the show will hold a special celebration honoring the legacy of music's most beloved band the Beatles, with an extraordinary show featuring surprise guests from throughout their three-decade history. The show airs every Sunday morning, with your host Chris Carter, on Los Angeles radio station 95.5FM KLOS from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Breakfast with the Beatles "...often imitated, never duplicated..." Breakfast with the Beatles debuted on the air in December 1983 on, the now defunct, Los Angeles radio station KMET with revered DJ Deirdre O'Donoghue behind the mic. In 1987, the show moved to KNX-FM before being picking up again at KLSX-FM where O'Donoghue hosted the show until her untimely passing in January 2001.  Following a succession of interim hosts, in late 2001 Breakfast with the Beatles listeners held an online vote ultimately selecting disc jockey and music/film producer Chris Carter as the shows' new and current host. During his decade plus tenure, Carter dug in and found his voice, expanding the show's length to three hours of Beatles hits, hard to find rarities, outtakes, and solo recordings. He included in-depth, behind-the-scenes, short stories about the music, and the introduction of in-studio guests and musical performances. Under his watch, the show quickly became one of the highest rated Los Angeles radio programs at KLSX, before moving to its current home 95.5-FM KLOS.  "Breakfast With The Beatles is an essential part of our week, and an eternal favorite among KLOS listeners," said Derek Madden, KLOS Program Director. "It's such a luxury to have Chris taking an in-depth look at the band that's at the heart of everything we do. Here's to another 30 years."   Breakfast with the Beatles and the music of the John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr have greeted Los Angelinos' every Sunday for the last 30 years. Before hosting the show, Chris Carter was the founder and bass player of L.A. based alternative rock band Dramarama, as well as the writer/producer of the multi-award winning documentary film "Mayor of the Sunset Strip". Over the years, he has personally interviewed Beatles: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Pete Best and has been called upon to host numerous events and participate in various projects on their behalf. In short, Carter has become the de facto Beatles resource appearing on various television programs and news shows discussing the legacy of the Fab Four, including: ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, KCAL News, UPN News, Entertainment Tonight, VH1, BBC2, and has been lauded by numerous publication for his work on the radio show in the Los Angeles Times, LA Daily News, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, Playboy, Q, MOJO, The UK SUN, and Beatles Monthly to name a few. In honor of his contributions, on August 1, 2008 the city of Los Angeles proclaimed it ""Official Breakfast with the Beatles Day."  "I think it goes without saying how much Beatles fans owe to the late Deirdre O'Donoghue for creating this brilliant show for Southern California radio listeners," says host Chris Carter. "It has been both an honor and a privilege to sit in this chair every Sunday for last 12 years. I promise to continue doing to best I can to keep this tradition alive until it is time for the next person to carry the weight. If someone would have told me when I was younger that I was going to have the best job in the world and various Beatles would know my name one day, I would have taken better care of myself!"  Over the last decade, some of the special guests that have appeared on Breakfast with the Beatlesinclude members of the Beatles themselves including Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as those closest to their inner circle such as Sir George Martin, Yoko Ono, Pete Best, Billy Preston, Julian Lennon, Olivia Harrison, Dhani Harrison, and Pattie Boyd.  Additional guests from throughout the Beatles long-storied history have included everyone from legendary talk show host Dick Cavett - who famously interviewed Lennon, Ono and Harrison on his show, friend/photographer/collaborator Klaus Voormann, the original members of The Quarry Men (who evolved into The Beatles), friend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Donovan, friend Graham Nash - who participated in the 1967 "All You Need Is Love" live broadcast, legendary co-founder of The Beach Boys Brian Wilson, musician and Apple Records label mate the late Jackie Lomax, to the popular 70s-era Beatles parody group The Rutles, tribute groups The Fab Four and The Fab Faux, among dozens of other guests.  Other highlights from the show have been the eclectic range of live performances, including Donovan, The Quarrymen, The Bangles, Peter Asher, Wings, The Smithereens, The Monkees, and many more.In 2009, Songwriting Hall of Fame inductee Jackie DeShannon joined the show becoming the official weekly Breakfast with the Beatles "News Gal."  Breakfast with the Beatles can be heard every Sunday morning from 9:00am - 12:00pm PT on 95.5FM-KLOS, as well as online at www.955KLOS.com and www.iHeartRadio.com.  For more information, visit the show online at www.BreakfastWithTheBeatles.com and become a fan on Facebook.

Micky Dolenz premieres new 'Remember' tracks on 'Breakfast With the Beatles'

Micky Dolenz, seen her performing in Costa Mesa last week

I love to listen to Chris Carter's "Breakfast With the Beatles" radio show broadcast over KLOS (95.5 FM) on Sunday mornings. On today's show, Monkees drummer-singer Micky Dolenz discussed a wide range of topics including his role on the popular late 1960s NBC-TV series, touring with Jimi Hendrix, the unlikely cult status of the band's 1968 feature film Head, and sitting in on a recording session as part of 1967's Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band when the Fab Four recorded "Good Morning Good Morning." It was also touching to hear Micky discuss his friendship with the late Davy Jones, who passed away on Feb. 29.

Among the highlights of Micky's appearance across a number of lengthy segments on the radio show was his announcement for his next full-length album, Remember (set for release on Sept. 25, 2012) and the premiere of several tracks off the forthcoming disc. He described the project as an "Audio scrapbook of my life," and noted he will be performing a version of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" (the song he used to audition for his role on The Monkees), a country-styled take on "I'm a Believer" and a totally-reworked rendition of the Beatles' "Good Morning Good Morning." His version of "Good Morning Good Morning" was played on the radio show and blended flamenco and Renaissance musical styles with Lennon's iconic lyrics and melody.

The first single off Remember is a new rousing recording of "Randy Scouse Git," one of his earliest original songs and a standout on the Monkees' Headquarters (1967) album. The new version is more lushly arranged and features Micky's strong voice. I can't wait to hear the album with its release in a couple of months.

You can read my review of Micky's performance last weekend as part of the current Happy Together Tour that ran in The Orange County Register here.