It is 1966, and the world is about to meet a man who will change music forever! On the famous show American Bandstand, a young Neil Diamond sits down with Dick Clark. Neil has dark, thick hair and a look that says, ” I’m the next superstar!” When Dick asks him about which album he … Read more
Have you ever heard a song that makes everyone in the room stop and sing along? That is what Neil Diamond does. And to honor that, in 2011, at the Billboard Music Awards, the world gave him a giant “Thank You” by giving him the Icon Award. This award is not for just any singer. … Read more
Everyone knows Neil Diamond is a legend. You’ve probably shouted the chorus of “Sweet Caroline” at a party or heard “Solitary Man” on the radio! But Neil’s most incredible victory didn’t come from a pop song. It came from a movie about a bird that wanted to fly high. In 1974, Neil Diamond did something … Read more
Imagine being so good at your job that people give you a trophy, but so bad at your new hobby that they give you a “stink-bomb” award. That is exactly what happened to the legendary singer Neil Diamond in 1980! Neil Diamond is a superstar with a voice like velvet, but when he tried acting … Read more
Imagine a night where the sky was full of fire! Why? Because the Statue of Liberty was having her 100th birthday party in 1986. It was a four-day celebration taking place at Governors Island in New York Harbor. The air was filled with the smell of salt, right beside the sea, and the sound of … Read more
Imagine going to the movies, crying because a cute alien went home, and then writing a hit song about it. Now, imagine getting sued for that same song! That is exactly what happened to Neil Diamond in 1982. He loved the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial so much that he turned it into a musical masterpiece, … Read more
Have you ever had to write a $150,000,000 check and walk away with a smile? Most people would be crying in a dark room, but for Neil Diamond, it was just another Monday. In 1995, the “Sweet Caroline” superstar pulled off what was then the most expensive celebrity divorce in history with her 2nd wife, … Read more
If you think a regular dinner party is fancy, imagine one at the White House with the President, the First Lady, and a literal Princess! In November 1985, the world was obsessed with Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s visit to America. It was called “Royal Fever,” and the hottest ticket in town was a gala … Read more
You must have heard about the TV show called An Audience With…? In case you don’t, we’re here to fill you up! It is a very famous UK show that began in 1980. The idea is simple but very cool: one big superstar stands on a stage, and the entire audience is filled with other … Read more
Have you ever felt like someone truly understood your secrets without you saying a word? That is the magic of Neil Diamond. In a rare interview, the diamond of the music industry revealed a secret! He said he doesn’t want to just stand on a stage and sing eleven songs for you. He doesn’t want … Read more