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Author Jon Bream Talks Neil Diamond is Forever

By Christina Lee on 5:30 PM on August 26, 2009

The man had stood before Jon Bream dozens of times over the course of four decades, as an interview subject and as a performer. But Bream's perception of Neil Diamond has remained the same throughout, even as other critics changed their minds, because after every conversation the two ever had, Diamond would tell Bream, "Stop by the show and say hi."... read more

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A Raspy Neil Diamond Gives Refunds to Concert-Goers

By Mary Kate Varnau on 11:12 AM on August 28, 2008

Neil Diamond was diagnosed with laryngitis after a recent concert at Ohio State University, where he reportedly “sounded raspy.” Many fans walked out during the event, which took place on Monday, demanding refunds and flooding the veteran singer-songwriter’s inbox with grievances. A spokeswoman came forward today, offering reimbursement to concert-goers who submit their requests before Sept. 5.... read more

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Who is your favorite musical artist over the age of 50?

By Paste Staff on 9:59 AM on May 1, 2008

Neil Diamond releases his 29th album, Home Before Dark, this week. Who is your favorite artist over the age of 50? [2412 votes total] Elvis Costello (211): 9% Neil Young (309): 13% Tom Waits (369): 15% Stevie Wonder (87): 4% Emmylou Harris (83): 3% Neil Diamond (118): 5% Bob Dylan (592): 25% Al Green (39): 2% Lucinda Williams (76): 3% Bruce Springsteen (298): 12% Other (230): 10% Full Results Comments... read more

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The Diamond Life

By Bart Blasengame on 1:56 AM on April 28, 2008

At 67 years old, Neil Diamond says he still hasn’t run out of ideas. But the crooning bard did return to a certain bearded producer for his new album Home Before Dark, the follow-up to Diamond’s credibility-enhancing 12 Songs... read more

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Neil Diamond announces summer tour dates

By Tiago Moura on 11:46 AM on April 16, 2008

After releasing album 29 of his career, Neil Diamond will tour across the U.S. and some of Canada this summer. As expected from anyone with a body of work that massive, the man has done quite a bit so far in his life: written a lovesong about a Kennedy, talked some shit at Bob Dylan backstage during The Last Waltz, won the very first Worst Actor Razzie Award for his leading role in a remake of The Jazz Singer ... the list goes on. So what's another tour for this legend? Dates: July 19 - St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel... read more

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