Known for:	Pulp Fiction, Ocean's Twelve, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Birth name:	Noah Kaminsky
Birthday:	24 January 1941, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Height:	5' 9" (1.75 m)

Neil Diamond Performs "pretty Amazing Grace" On Am...

Neil Diamond graced the American Idol stage last night performing his new song, "Pretty Amazing Grace."He still sounds great!I'm surprised he wasn't upset with how the contestants performed his songs on Tuesday night.Thankfully, we won't have to hear Brooke White butcher any other songs. Yay!Source Read More » Neil Diamond Performs "pretty Amazing Grace" On Am...

American Idol 7 Top 5 Neil Diamond

Picture Inside. Tonight was rather strange on American Idol as they were so rushed for time because they allowed the contestants to do two songs.What a mistake!While the show is getting closer to the finals, the Top 5 performances were on the mediocre side overall.Here's a review of the Idol wannabes singing the Neil Diamond... Read More » American Idol 7 Top 5 Neil Diamond

David Archuleta Surprisingly Ruins Sweet Caroline

While I usually enjoy the lil puppy on American Idol, David Archuleta when he performs, this was an awful rendition of Neil Diamond's famous hit "Sweet Caroline" last night.He started okay, but then it he started forcing some of the notes and it sounded terrible!I couldn't believe Randy Jackson thought it was... Read More » David Archuleta Surprisingly Ruins Sweet Caroline

American Idol 7 Elimination Results April 30, 2008

Picture Inside. Tonight's special guests on American Idol were: Neil Diamond and Natasha Bedingfield.Natasha's music isn't the type I'd listen to as it kind of reminded me of the Spice Girls, but at least she sings a little better than them.Neil Diamond performed his new song "Pretty Amazing Grace" and he sounded fantastic.H... Read More » American Idol 7 Elimination Results April 30, 2008

Reuters - "This is like the Greek Theater with goiter" Neil Diamond said Wednesday at the Hollywood Bowl, referring to his performance 36 years ago that resulted in his hit album "Hot August Night."
Reuters - Singer and songwriter Neil Diamond is offering audiences of a recent Ohio concert a refund and asking for their forgiveness after he performed with a raspy voice earlier this week.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Disappointed Neil Diamond fans will get a refund after attending a concert at Ohio State University in which the 67-year-old singer's


Crooner NEIL DIAMOND has been forced to cancel a string of shows after coming down with a severe throat infection.The singer is currently touring the U.S. promoting his latest hit LP Home Before Dark, but has had to postpone two shows after catching laryngitis.Diamond has cancelled his shows in Green Bay, Wisconsin and St Louis,
NEIL DIAMOND is in trouble with his fans after delivering a below-par performance in Columbus, Ohio on Monday night (25Aug08).Devotees, who paid up to $120 (£66) to see the Sweet Caroline singer live at the city’s Value City Arena, have demanded refunds from the venue after many walked out after a croaky Diamond struggled through
Rockers ZZ Top are to follow Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond as they hope for a career revival at the hands of super-producer Rick Rubin.


Veteran rocker NEIL DIAMOND overcame an array of technical difficulties to wow the crowds at legendary music festival Glastonbury on Sunday (29Jun08).The America hitmaker was forced to stop halfway through his rendition of Done Too Soon after the sound completely cut out.But the audience remained buoyant throughout the delay - encouraging the singer with chants
Singer NEIL DIAMOND ditched the chance to pursue a career as a professional fencer to take up music.The star was so successful at the sport he won a full college scholarship granting him a free education, but he turned his back as soon as he landed the opportunity to pursue fame and fortune as a
Legendary crooner NEIL DIAMOND credits his first wife with his successful music career, because she inspired him to begin writing songs.The Sweet Caroline hitmaker realised he had a talent after he successfully seduced Jayne Posner with a heartfelt song when he was a lovesick teenager.Diamond explains, "I was 16 and had a crush on a
R&B star USHER has gone straight to the top of the U.K album charts with his latest album HERE I STAND.The singer took the top spot, pushing Duffy’s LP Rockferry into two.Neil Diamond took third spot with Home Before Dark and fourth place was claims by The Ting Tings with We Started Nothing. The Pigeon
Legendary crooner NEIL DIAMOND considered adopting a moniker when he first hit the music scene - because he didn’t think his given name was glamorous enough for a career in showbusiness.The Sweet Caroline singer was disillusioned with his sparkling surname, and was desperate to change it before his debut LP The Feel Of Neil Diamond
NEIL DIAMOND was game for a laugh on Friday (23May08) as he watched U.S.funnyman JIMMY KIMMEL butcher his SWEET CAROLINE hit on a rooftop in Hollywood for fans down below.Kimmel, a big fan of the crooner, told Diamond, who was appearing on his late night chat show, that he’d always dreamed of becoming a Neil
Neil Diamond has publicly credited moviemaker Quentin Tarantino for his career comeback


NEIL DIAMOND has publicly credited moviemaker QUENTIN TARANTINO for his career comeback - because the use of GIRL, YOU’LL BE A WOMAN SOON in PULP FICTION gave the crooner a big boost.Oddly, Diamond initially turned down Tarantino’s approach because he feared the scene featuring Urge Overkill’s rendition of his moody classic glorified drugs and drug
Veteran crooner NEIL DIAMOND has landed his first number one album in the U.K..The singer’s latest LP Home Before Dark has debuted at the top of Britain’s album chart on Sunday (18May08) - a week after the star scored his first top ranking album release in his native America.Diamond knocks German techno band Scooter from
NEIL DIAMOND has scored his first number one album in America.The Sweet Caroline hitmaker’s new release, Home Before Dark, has debuted at the top, claiming the biggest debut sales week in the crooner’s career.Toby Keith’s hits album, 35 Biggest Hits, debuted in second place, while last week’s number one, Madonna’s Hard Candy, fell to three.Former
Neil Diamond treated his dedicated fans to a historic show at the West Village's famed music venue The Bitter End Wednesday night, May 7, 2008. He performed seven song set mixed with new songs from his latest album,


Neil Diamond is on course to topple Madonna's Hard Candy and claim his first ever number one album in America after recording spectacular first day sales of his new release Home Before Dark.


NEIL DIAMOND is hoping hard work and a little luck will land him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 after 20 years of snubs.The Sweet Caroline singer became eligible for the induction honour in 1989 but has yet to join his peers in the Cleveland, Ohio music museum.But he hopes that
Veteran crooner Neil Diamond is desperate to land a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame - because he thinks he has 'paid his dues' to the music industry.

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