Neil Diamond is born in Brooklyn.
Neil Diamond drops out of medical school to pursue his dream of becoming a professional songwriter.
“Solitary Man” becomes Neil Diamond’s first single to enter Billboard’s Hot 100. It will peak at #55 on first entry and #21 when reissued in 1970.
The Monkees’ version of Neil Diamond’s “I’m a Believer” tops the chart for the first of seven weeks.
“Cracklin’ Rosie” becomes Neil Diamond’s first Number One single.
Neil Diamond’s confessional ballad “I Am...I Said” peaks at #4.
Neil Diamond’s confessional ballad “I Am...I Said” peaks at #4.
Neil Diamond’s “Song Sung Blue” reaches Number One. It is his second chart-topper.
Neil Diamond’s show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles is recorded and later released as live double album Hot August Night.
Neil Diamond kicks off a twenty-night stand at New York’s Winter Garden Theater, making him the first product of the rock and roll era to perform on Broadway.
Neil Diamond’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull wins a best-soundtrack Grammy at the 16th annual Grammy Awards.
Neil Diamond breaks a three-year touring hiatus with shows in New Zealand and Australia.
Beautiful Noise, a Neil Diamond concept album produced by Robbie Robertson, is released.
Neil Diamond performs with the Band at their farewell concert, the Last Waltz, in San Francisco.
Neil Diamond’s Love at the Greek, his second live album recorded at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater, peaks at #8.
“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” by Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, tops the chart for the first of two weeks. It’s third Number One single for each of them.
Neil Diamond commences work on the film The Jazz Singer, both acting and recording the soundtrack, which yields three hits: “Love on the Rocks,” “America” and “Hello Again.”
Neil Diamond’s soundtrack to The Jazz Singer peaks at #3. In Britain it will chart for two years.
Neil Diamond is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York.
Neil Diamond enters the Hot 100 for the 56th and, to date, final time with “Headed for the Future,” which will peak at #53.
Neil Diamond releases Hot August Night II, the sequel to his best-selling early-Seventies live album. Both were recorded at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater, the latest one cut during a record-breaking 14-night stand.
Neil Diamond begins a stand of six sold-out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden. It is the highlight of a tour that will make him the year’s second top-grossing concert draw.
Up on the Roof – The Songs of the Brill Building, Neil Diamond’s affectionate nod to his Tin Pan Alley roots, is released.
Live in America, a concert recording documenting Neil Diamond’s two-year “Live in the Round” tour, is released.
Neil Diamond’s Tennessee Moon, a country-flavored album recorded in Nashville, is released.
In My Lifetime, a three-disc Neil Diamond retrospective, is released on Columbia, his longtime label.
Neil Diamond releases The Movie Album – As Time Goes By, a double-album tribute to favorite songs from film soundtracks.
Neil Diamond’s Three Chord Opera is released.
The Essential Neil Diamond, a career-spanning two-disc compilation, is released.
Neil Diamond’s mammoth Stages: Performances 1970-2002 is released. This six-disc box set of live material comprises five CDs and one DVD.
Neil Diamond’s 12 Songs, produced by Rick Rubin, is released.
Neil Diamond releases Dreams, an album of favorite songs by other writers.
Neil Diamond is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 26th annual induction ceremony in New York. tk is his presenter.
