Lasting Legacy of Neil Diamond: A Look at the Influence on History
How the contributions of Neil Diamond continue to shape the world today.
Neil Diamond is a highly successful American singer-songwriter, celebrated for his prolific career and impressive record sales, exceeding 130 million worldwide. His contributions have firmly established him as one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
1984: Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
In 1984, Neil Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
2000: Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2000, Neil Diamond received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award.
May 2, 2008: Launch of Neil Diamond Radio
On May 2, 2008, Sirius Satellite Radio launched Neil Diamond Radio.
February 6, 2009: Honored as MusiCares Person of the Year
On February 6, 2009, Neil Diamond was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year.
March 14, 2011: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On March 14, 2011, Neil Diamond was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
December 6, 2011: Release of The Very Best of Neil Diamond compilation CD
On December 6, 2011, The Very Best of Neil Diamond, a compilation CD of Diamond's recordings, was released on the Sony Legacy label.
2011: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Kennedy Center Honors
In 2011, Neil Diamond was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was an honoree at the Kennedy Center Honors.
August 10, 2012: Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On August 10, 2012, Neil Diamond received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2018: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2018, Neil Diamond received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
2019: "Sweet Caroline" selected for preservation
In 2019, Neil Diamond's 1969 signature song "Sweet Caroline" was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
April 2021: Announcement of A Beautiful Noise musical
In April 2021, it was reported that A Beautiful Noise, a musical based on Neil Diamond's life, would open in Boston in the summer of 2022, with plans for a Broadway run.
February 2022: Universal Music Group Acquires Diamond's Catalog
In February 2022, Universal Music Group acquired Neil Diamond's songwriting catalog and rights to his recordings from Bang Records, Columbia Records, and Capitol Records.
2022: Planned Debut of Musical
In 2022, A Beautiful Noise, a musical based on Neil Diamond's life was scheduled to open at the Emerson Colonial Theater in Boston during the summer.
