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[[Image:Neil_Diamond.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Neil Diamond]]

[[Image:Neil_Diamond.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Neil Diamond]]

'''Neil Leslie Diamond''' was born on 24 January 24 1941 in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]] and attended high school with [[Barbra Streisand]], where they sang in the school choir. Receiving a [[guitar]] as a gift  

'''Neil Leslie Diamond''' was born on 24 January 24, 1941 in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]] and attended high school with [[Barbra Streisand]], where they sang in the school choir. Receiving a [[guitar]] as a gift  

in his mid-teens, Neil was inspired by folk singer [[Pete Seeger]].

in his mid-teens, Neil was inspired by folk singer [[Pete Seeger]].

In 1972, Neil performed at ten sold out concerts at the famed Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.  The performance on Thursday August the 24th was recorded and released as the live double album “Hot August Night” that would become an international best seller and considered by his fans as a classic recording.  

In 1972, Neil performed at ten sold out concerts at the famed Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.  The performance on Thursday August the 24th was recorded and released as the live double album “Hot August Night” that would become an international best seller and considered by his fans as a classic recording.  

Today, Neil continues to tour and record, with his most recent album, “12 songs” debuting at #4 upon its release in November of 2005. At the time, Neil Diamond is estimated to have sold more than 120 million records worldwide.

Today, Neil continues to tour and record, with his most recent album, “12 songs” debuting at #4 upon its release in November 2005. At the time, Neil Diamond is estimated to have sold more than 120 million records worldwide.

A [[Golden Globe]] nominee, Neil Diamond also has a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].

A [[Golden Globe]] nominee, Neil Diamond also has a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].