Neil Leslie Diamond was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Singer Neil Diamond is considered to be one of the most successful
adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart. He has
sold over 125 million records and is known for hits like "Kentucky
Woman," "Sweet Caroline" and "America." He became a member of
the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984 and in 2011, he was inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.