Neil Diamond Biography

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NAME: Neil Leslie Diamond
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Singer
BIRTH DATE: January 24, 1941 (Age: 71)
EDUCATION: New York University
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York

ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius

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Singer and songwriter Neil Diamond wrote "I'm A Believer" for The Monkees, and peformed his own pop hits, including "Heartlight" and "Sweet Caroline."

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Synopsis

Neil Diamond (born January 24, 1941) began writing songs while studying at New York University. His own hits include "Sweet Caroline," "America" and "Heartlight." He also wrote "I'm A Believer" performed by The Monkees, and his song "Red Red Wine" was a big hit for band UB40 in 1983. Diamond's albums include Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1974) and Tennessee Moon (1996).

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Singer and songwriter. Born Neil Leslie Diamond on January 24, 1941, in New York City, USA, Diamond began writing songs while studying at New York University. Neil Diamon is best known as successful pop music singer who scored a number of hits during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s -- including writing the hits "I'm A Believer" (1966) and "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" (1967) for the Monkees. He had his own first number 1 hit with "Cracklin' Rose" (1970).

Diamond's albums include Jonathon Livingston Seagull (1974), Headed for the Future (1986), Tennessee Moon (1996), and 12 Songs (2005). His songs have been taken up by many recording artists, including The Hollies, Elvis Presley, and UB40.

Diamond's musical contributions were honored in 2011 when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. He also received the Kennedy Centerr Honor that same year.

In 2012, Neil Diamond made news for his latest marriage. He wed his manager Katie McNeil in Los Angeles on April 20th. They met in 2009 during the making of the documentary Neil Diamond: Hot August Night NYC. McNeil worked as an executive producer on the project. Diamond has been married twice before and four children from those marriages.

Now in his seventies, Diamond continues to play numerous concerts each year. He will spend the summer of 2012 performing his greatest hits across the United States.