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Neil Diamond Announces Retirement From Concert Touring After Parkinson's Diagnosis
Hollywood Reporter ^ | 1/22/2018 | Rania Aniftos

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.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: australia; music; neildiamond; newzealand; parkinsons
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1 posted on 01/23/2018 12:46:47 AM PST by nickcarraway
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The icon, who will be presented...

He can't be an "icon," he's white.

Besides, those involved in music are "moguls." Icons are involved in "civil rights."

2 posted on 01/23/2018 12:51:50 AM PST by Cowboy Bob
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To: nickcarraway

Many great memories with friends and family playing and singing along with Neil Diamond. Regrets he’s suffering with Parkinson’s.


3 posted on 01/23/2018 12:51:54 AM PST by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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He’s 77, and now has decided to stop touring. That’s amazing.


4 posted on 01/23/2018 12:54:39 AM PST by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: nickcarraway

As, that’s too bad.

Luv Neil...


5 posted on 01/23/2018 1:01:45 AM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: nickcarraway

Interesting. Thanks for posting. My mom died after a 20 year battle with Parkinson, one week short of her 78th birthday.


6 posted on 01/23/2018 1:03:27 AM PST by PGalt
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To: Cowboy Bob
No matter what....... he is/was one great performer!

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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)

7 posted on 01/23/2018 1:20:34 AM PST by a little elbow grease (I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.)
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To: a little elbow grease

Thanks. It was great.


8 posted on 01/23/2018 1:29:42 AM PST by EliRoom8
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To: EliRoom8; All; LS
That VIDEO makes me cry .......... and I am a 71 year old man. But the beauty of that song, the relationship they illustrate for each other ........ and of course the voices, my God the voices.

Thank you for enjoying it.

9 posted on 01/23/2018 1:39:21 AM PST by a little elbow grease (I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.)
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To: Vendome; nickcarraway
As, that’s too bad.

Luv Neil...

_________

"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)

10 posted on 01/23/2018 1:43:43 AM PST by a little elbow grease (I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.)
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11 posted on 01/23/2018 1:44:43 AM PST by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: nickcarraway

Used to love him. What a nasty disease.


12 posted on 01/23/2018 1:57:56 AM PST by GnuThere
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Used to love him.

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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)

13 posted on 01/23/2018 2:03:59 AM PST by a little elbow grease (I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.)
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To: nickcarraway

Love Neil!
Always gave his fans 100%.


14 posted on 01/23/2018 3:35:26 AM PST by over3Owithabrain
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To: Gene Eric
He’s 77, and now has decided to stop touring.

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.

15 posted on 01/23/2018 3:41:33 AM PST by Hot Tabasco (My cat is not fat, she is just big boned........)
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To: nickcarraway

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.


16 posted on 01/23/2018 4:09:10 AM PST by USS Alaska (Kill all mooselimb, terrorist savages, with extreme prejudice! Deus Vult!)
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To: USS Alaska

Neil Diamond was many times better than Elvis, Sinatra, and all.


17 posted on 01/23/2018 4:10:06 AM PST by Reno89519 (PRESIDENT TRUMP, KEEP YOUR PROMISES! NO AMNESTY AND BUILD THAT WALL.)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Excellent points...


18 posted on 01/23/2018 4:20:31 AM PST by WayneS (An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. - Winston Churchily)
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To: nickcarraway

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?


19 posted on 01/23/2018 4:22:15 AM PST by Macoozie (Handcuffs and Orange Jumpsuits)
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To: nickcarraway

He has/had pipes that wouldn’t quit...


20 posted on 01/23/2018 4:35:22 AM PST by trebb (I stopped picking on the mentally ill hypocrites who pose as conservatives......;-))
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