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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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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 will be honored when he'll be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
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