Happy birthday! Neil Diamond turns 84 today
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Neil Diamond is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer-songwriter Neil Diamond (Sweet Caroline, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Diamond, a cultural icon
Born Neil Leslie Diamond in New York on January 24, 1941, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Diamond's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Neil hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Neil Diamond as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.
Happy Birthday, Neil, you're the best!
Neil Diamond career in pictures
The Jazz Singer (1980)
Sweet Caroline (1969)
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