Neil Diamond was born in Brooklyn, New York and has been a singer/songwriter for more than 35 years. His first record company, Bang! Records, produced a string of hits for him in “Cherry, Cherry,” “Kentucky Woman,” and “Solitary Man.” As a song writer he hit immediate gold with “I’m a Believer,” performed by The Monkees, and later in the 80’s hit struck again with “Red, Red Wine,” performed by UB40. After singing and making albums in New York, Neil Diamond decided to try out Los Angeles in 1970 and signed a deal with MCA Records. His sound began to mellow once with MCA and he produced such hits as “Sweet Caroline,” and “Song Sung Blue.” In 1973, he made another jump to Columbia Records, which recorded such hits as “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” “America,” and “Love on the Rocks.” In 2000, Neil Diamond was given the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.

Perhaps Neil Diamond’s most amazing achievements fall in the category of his live performances and tours. Neil Diamond concert tickets have sold out consistently for the last 25 years. His loyal following continues to support his tours, whether international or national. He also has a fan base that has supported the selling of more than 120 million records worldwide and 50 million records in the United States alone. According to Amusement Business, he was the top concert draw in the US for the first six months in 1992, with all the competition from different bands it is very apparent that Neil Diamond fans are extremely loyal.

After several gold albums and attempting to sing different styles, from country to classic love songs, Neil Diamond is a solid entertainer that has proved his worth in the music industry. He has worked with some of the biggest names in recording, like Barbara Streisand and Robbie Robertson. With more than 15 top ten hits under his belt, it is obvious that Neil Diamond will continue to shine both domestically and throughout the world.