Neil Diamond

[shunlvswx]

I haven't seen a thread on Neil. So I'm making one.

Poor Neil. Neil was just diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he's retiring from touring. His Australia and New Zealand dates have been cancelled. He will continue to record and make music. So many actors and singers have been diagnosed with this disease.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/01/22/neil-diamond-announces-parkinsons-diagnosis-immediate-retirement/1056520001/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/arts/neil-diamond-retires-parkinsons.html

[groupie2686]

I am sorry to hear this. My mom listened to Neil Diamond a lot while I was growing up and while I was never much of a fan, some of his songs have grown on me over the years.

[buffyfan145]

My Mom told me about this last night and so sad to hear. :( Another one I grew up with and so love a lot of his songs.

[longtimeeaglesfan]

We saw him last April in Nashville - so glad we did - it was an excellent concert!!

[sodascouts]

So sad!

[Witchy Woman]

Great story from Jim Jefferies about Neil. If you are easily offended, do not click. Audio only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5SdzElE58k

[Brooke]

Sorry to hear this about Neil.

[New Kid In Town]

I was so sorry to hear this. So sad.

[Freypower]

Watch Neil sum up his life in this wonderful song from the 12 Songs album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_LOZGJGkxw

[shunlvswx]

I love that song. I remembered watching that special some years ago and fell in love with that song.