Neil Diamond Biography
Neil Diamond an American singer-songwriter and actor known for having sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Neil has had ten No. 1 singles on the Hot 100 as well as Adult Contemporary charts: “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Song Sung Blue”, “Longfellow Serenade”, “I’ve Been This Way Before”, “If You Know What I Mean”, “Desirée”, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”, “America”, “Yesterday’s Songs”, and “Heartlight”. 38 songs by Neil have featured in the Top 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.
He got inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame back in 1984 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the year 2011, and he received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award in the year 2000. In 2011, Neil was an honoree at the Kennedy Center Honors, and Neil received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.
Neil Diamond Age
Diamond was born on January 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Neil Diamond Height and Height
Diamond stands tall at a height of 6 feet (1.83 m) tall and has a weight of 79 kgs (173.8 lbs).
Neil Diamond Family
Neil was born to Rose Diamond (Mother) and Akiva Diamond (Father), a dry-goods merchant. Neil grew up in several homes in Brooklyn, having also spent four years in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where his father was stationed in the army.
Neil Diamond Education
Neil attended Erasmus Hall High School and was a member of the Freshman Chorus and Choral Club, along with classmate Barbra Streisand;155. Also on the team was Neil’s best friend, future Olympic fencer Herb Cohen.
Neil Diamond Wife
Neil has been married three times. In 1963, he married Jaye Posner, who had become a schoolteacher. They had two daughters, Marjorie and Elyn. They separated in the year 1967 and later divorced in the year 1969. On December 5, 1969, Neil married production assistant Marcia Murphey. The couple had 2 sons, Jesse and Micah. The marriage lasted 25 years, ending in the year 1994 or 1995.
He is currently married to Katie McNeil, who is his third wife. The pair exchanged vows at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. In the year 1996, he had a lengthy, live-in relationship with Australian Rae Farley after the two met in Brisbane, Australia. The songs on Home Before Dark were written as well as composed during her struggle with chronic back pain.
Neil Diamond Children
Diamond is a father to four children named Jesse Diamond Son, Elyn Diamond Daughter, Micah Diamond Son, and Marjorie Diamond Daughter.
Neil Diamond Net Worth
Neil Diamond has a net worth of $200 million.
Neil Diamond Home
Neil resides in a $7.25 Million mansion in Malibu Beach.