American singer-songwriter born January 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. Among the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of 130 million-plus units. Distinguished by his theatrical baritone and his prolific 1960s-70s catalog of compositions for himself and others ("I'm a Believer" for the Monkees, "Red Red Wine" for UB40, etc.).
Released over 30 studio albums between The Feel of Neil Diamond (1966) and Melody Road (2014). Best-known recordings include "Sweet Caroline" (1969), "Cracklin' Rosie" (1970), "Song Sung Blue" (1972), and "America" (1980). Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011 and announced retirement from touring in 2018 after a Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
