Welcome to Sid Bernstein's Official Website
The Book
This is the story of how America’s legendary impresario, Sid Bernstein, brought the Beatles to America. As big as it was, this historical event was only a small part of Sid Bernstein’s legacy…
Sid Bernstein, one of the most historical legends in the entertainment world, shares wild and unimaginable anecdotes that bring back to life the beginning of music’s greatest era. The stories are real and encapsulate the incredible life of a man whose vision and instinct shaped the careers of twentieth century's greatest superstars.
Now, in up-close and personal detail, here is the story of his life, his ups and downs in the entertainment business and his journey through the British Invasion and birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll in America.
Sid Bernstein helped make my dreams come true. He presented me for the very first time in concert at Carnegie Hall, which was also my debut at this legendary landmark. It remains one of my most cherished performance memories.”
- Tony Bennett
“Sid Bernstein is the quintessential gentleman promoter. He is part P.T. Barnum, part Donald Trump and part Henry Kissinger; a negotiator, a diplomat and a brilliant builder of careers. His life is filled with the colorful, the implausible and the enormously entertaining.”
- Geraldo Rivera
“Sid Bernstein is one of those unique individuals. He’s always done his best to honor God and country. He helps people at all times. He is mentally awake and morally straight. He’s been able to swim in entertainment’s shark-infested waters for years unscathed. He’s one of the good guys. It’s an honor to have him as a friend.”
- Dick Clark
“Sid Bernstein is a wonderful person who was instrumental in introducing the Beatles to America.”
- Sir Paul McCartney