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Neil Diamond

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Neil Diamond Fast Facts:

Received his first guitar on his 16th birthday.
Sang in the Erasmus Hall High School chorus with fellow Brooklynite Barbra Streisand.
Was in his senior year at New York Univerity when he was offered a songwriting contract; dropped out of college six months short of his degree in order to pursue his musical career.
Composed hit songs for Jay and the Americans, The Monkees and other artists before releasing his own albums.
Opened for Herman's Hermits and The Who.

Neil Diamond Relationships:
Akeeba 'Kieve' Diamond - Father
Elyn Diamond - Daughter
Harvey Diamond - Brother
Jaye Posner - Ex-wife
Jesse Diamond - Son
Marcia Murphey - Ex-wife
Marjorie Diamond - Daughter
Micah Diamond - Son
Rose Diamond - Mother
Neil Diamond Awards:
1981 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music - Nominee
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music - Nominee
1974 Golden Globe: Best Original Score - Motion Picture - Winner
1974 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1981 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
1973 Grammy: Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Winner
College:
Attended New York University, New York, NY