Neil Diamond Best of the Bang Years Coming Soon
Via American Songwriter Columbia/Legacy Records will release, Neil Diamond: The Bang Years 1966-1968, a compilation album of Diamond’s greatest hits while on Bert Bern’s Bang label.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTom Waits, Dr. John, Alice Cooper to be Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Darlene Love, Tom Waits and Dr. John will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsUnglued: Neil Diamond Reviews 16 Hot New artists
Sleigh Bells: I don’t know a single instrument on this kooky album. All I know is I just ordered a case of glow sticks and a wolf mask on Amazon. Let’s do this. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesTom Waits, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Many More Nominated for Rock and Rock Hall of Fame
Although the inductees won’t be decided until Dec. 26, the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominees include Alice Cooper, Donovan, LL Cool J, Tom Waits, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Dr. John, Chic, Neil Diamond, J. Geils Band, Chuck Willis, Joe Tex, Donna Summer, Darlene Love and Laura Nyro.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAuthor Jon Bream Talks Neil Diamond is Forever
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
Found in: Books, NewsA Raspy Neil Diamond Gives Refunds to Concert-Goers
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
Found in: Music, NewsWho is your favorite musical artist over the age of 50?
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
Found in: Music, NewsThe Diamond Life
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
Found in: Music, FeaturesNeil Diamond announces summer tour dates
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
Found in: Music, NewsThe Diamond Life, continued
When Paste writer Bart Blasengame interviewed Neil Diamond... read more
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