Tom Frangione

The Beatles Channel (SiriusXM) 'Resident Beatles Expert'

For over 40 years, Tom has been covering the Beatles on radio and in print, and is a long-time master of ceremonies and co-host at the Fest.

Tom is the writer and producer of SiriusXM’s “HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS – RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARR BAND,” a  current12-week series chronicling their history from 1989 to the present, featuring nearly 50 players who have graced the All Starr stage, and dozens of classic songs – including many EXCLUSIVE unreleased performances – all recorded live in concert.

“HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS – RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARR BAND” premiered on Monday June 16th, with new episodes each week throughout the summer, airing each Monday at 11 AM, each Wednesday at 4 PM, and each Sunday at 5 PM.

Tom has been part of the official Beatles Channel on SiriusXM since its premiere in 2017, hosting the weekly Fab Fourum, the Way Beyond Compare rarities show, and Apple Jam, celebrating the music and artists on the Beatles own Apple Records label. He also writes the weekly show Across The Universe, focusing on John Lennon’s life and music, and hosts a brand new series “Beyond The Beatles”, focusing on the solo music made by John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Tom is a longtime Contributing Editor to Beatlefan Magazine, and contributor to Joe Johnson’s Beatle Brunch Radio as well.

Tom has done exclusive one-on-one interviews with both Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. His interview with Sir Paul was cited around the world, and won a New York Festivals international radio award in 2023.