Posted on 01/23/2018 12:46:47 AM PST by nickcarraway
The icon, who will be presented with a lifetime achievement at the Grammys on Sunday, has cancelled the third leg of his world tour on the advice of his doctor. Neil Diamond has officially announced his retirement from touring due to his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.
The third leg of his 50th Anniversary tour, which was set to launch in March across Australia and New Zealand, has been cancelled as was medically recommended by his doctor. Fans who already purchased tickets will be refunded in full.
“I plan to remain active in writing, recording and other projects for a long time to come,” the singer wrote in a statement Monday on his website. “My thanks goes out to my loyal and devoted audiences around the world. You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement. This ride has been ‘so good, so good, so good’ thanks to you.”
Diamond will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
He can't be an "icon," he's white.
Besides, those involved in music are "moguls." Icons are involved in "civil rights."
Many great memories with friends and family playing and singing along with Neil Diamond. Regrets he’s suffering with Parkinson’s.
He’s 77, and now has decided to stop touring. That’s amazing.
As, that’s too bad.
Luv Neil...
Interesting. Thanks for posting. My mom died after a 20 year battle with Parkinson, one week short of her 78th birthday.
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THIS IS BRILLIANT !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpyduY49CE0
Neil Diamond & Barbara Streisand - You Don't Bring Me Flowers (Live At The Grammy Awards)
Thanks. It was great.
Thank you for enjoying it.
Luv Neil...
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"Luv" this .....
THIS IS BRILLIANT !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpyduY49CE0
Neil Diamond & Barbara Streisand - You Don't Bring Me Flowers (Live At The Grammy Awards)
Used to love him. What a nasty disease.
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...... please don't stop.
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You'll love this ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpyduY49CE0
Neil Diamond & Barbara Streisand - You Don't Bring Me Flowers (Live At The Grammy Awards)
Love Neil!
Always gave his fans 100%.
a few years ago I saw a video clip of one of his live concerts at the time and he sounded absolutely awful. I loved all his songs when he was in his prime but sometimes you just have to know when to quit.
Went to a couple of his concerts in the 70s, the man was a true performer, ranked with Elvis {never crazy about him} and The Chairman of The Board.
Neil Diamond was many times better than Elvis, Sinatra, and all.
Excellent points...
Retires after diagnoses of a very tough disease.
Knows he can’t deliver the performance his customers deserve.
Knows that his time is limited, wants to be with friends, family, check a few items off the bucket list, while still remaining active in the field he loves, doing what he can.
Sen Juan Mc-Shiite-Stain, are you reading FR today?
He has/had pipes that wouldn’t quit...
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