Neil Diamond
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Summary
Neil Diamond was born on January 24, 1941[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], musician[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and guitarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.059% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,168 views/month, #587 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Jesse Diamond[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: recording artist[12], actor[13], composer[14], lyricist[15], performing artist[16], songwriter[17]
- Field of work: music[18], singing[19], lyrics[20]
- Educated at: Erasmus Hall High School[21], Abraham Lincoln High School[22], The Center for Early Education[23]
- Award received: MusiCares Person of the Year[24], Kennedy Center Honors[25], Johnny Mercer Award[26], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[27], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[28], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: pop rock[31], soft rock[32], folk music[33]
- Record label: Capitol Records[34], Columbia Records[35], Bang Records[36], MCA Records[37], Philips Records[38]
- Discography: Neil Diamond discography[39]
- Commons category: Neil Diamond[40]
- Voice type: baritone[41]
- Family name: Diamond[42]
- Given name: Neil[43], Leslie[44]
- Official website: https://www.neildiamond.com[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Neil Diamond[46]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[47]
- Instrument: guitar[48], piano[49], voice[50]
- Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[51], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[53]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[54]
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Country: US[55]
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Began / founded: 1941-01-24[56]
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Genre(s): baroque pop, pop, pop rock, rock, singer-songwriter, soft rock[57]
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Community tags: 0255746405, adult contemporary, baroque pop, carol hunter, eddie rubin, pop, pop rock, rock, singer-songwriter, singer/songwriter, soft rock[58]
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MusicBrainz ID: a42d3fd5-55de-4206-86c3-4fbb5404018f[59]
Why It Matters
Neil Diamond has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[62], a singer[63], b. 1968[64], of Canada[65], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[66] and Dan Hill[67], a singer[68], b. 1954[69], of Canada[70], awarded the Juno Award for Album of the Year[71].
FAQs
Where was Neil Diamond born?
Neil Diamond was born in Brooklyn[2].
What did Neil Diamond do for work?
Neil Diamond worked as a singer-songwriter[3], musician[4], singer[5], pianist[6], and guitarist[7].
Where did Neil Diamond go to school?
Neil Diamond was educated at Erasmus Hall High School[21], Abraham Lincoln High School[22], and The Center for Early Education[23].
What awards did Neil Diamond receive?
Honors received include MusiCares Person of the Year[24], Kennedy Center Honors[25], Johnny Mercer Award[26], and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[27].
Who did Neil Diamond influence?
Neil Diamond has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[62] and Dan Hill[67].