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JamesG · 01-23-2018, 04:54 PM

Neil Diamond Retires from Touring after Parkinson's Diagnosis
by Andrea Codrea-Rato
Jan. 23, 2018

Singer Neil Diamond on Monday announced his retirement from touring, after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Concert dates in Australia and New Zealand that were set for March and April as part of Mr. Diamond’s 50th anniversary tour have been canceled.

“It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring,” Mr. Diamond said in a statement on his website. “I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years.”

Mr. Diamond, who turns 77 this week, said he planned to continue writing and recording music, but would no longer play to live audiences. As part of the anniversary tour, he had already performed concerts across the United States and Europe, including dates in New York; Nashville; London; and Hamburg, Germany, when he made the announcement.

Mr. Diamond, whose career spans six decades, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. He will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/a...arkinsons.html

Chocolate Moose · 01-23-2018, 05:31 PM

He had quite a run!

Fleet · 02-02-2018, 03:16 AM

Yes, 6 decades!

Edison · 02-02-2018, 09:44 PM

Been a fan since the first time I heard "Solitary Man" in 1966. Quite a run, indeed.

01-23-2018, 04:54 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	Neil Diamond Announces Retirement from Touring after Parkinson's Diagnosis Neil Diamond Retires from Touring after Parkinson's Diagnosis by Andrea Codrea-Rato Jan. 23, 2018 Singer Neil Diamond on Monday announced his retirement from touring, after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Concert dates in Australia and New Zealand that were set for March and April as part of Mr. Diamond’s 50th anniversary tour have been canceled. “It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring,” Mr. Diamond said in a statement on his website. “I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years.” Mr. Diamond, who turns 77 this week, said he planned to continue writing and recording music, but would no longer play to live audiences. As part of the anniversary tour, he had already performed concerts across the United States and Europe, including dates in New York; Nashville; London; and Hamburg, Germany, when he made the announcement. Mr. Diamond, whose career spans six decades, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. He will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/a...arkinsons.html Attached Images

01-23-2018, 05:31 PM	#2
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Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Yes, 6 decades!
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02-02-2018, 09:44 PM	#4
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Been a fan since the first time I heard "Solitary Man" in 1966. Quite a run, indeed.