VH-1 Cable Network airs “Behind the Music-Neil Diamond.” As Neil prepares to release a new album and begin a huge world tour, this extensive look at Neil’s entire career includes interviews with many professionals from the motion picture and music industry, including Ellie Greenwich, Paul Shaffer, Linda Press, and Jack Black, and Neil himself.
Sony Music releases “Three Chord Opera” album. This is the first album, since “Serenade” was released in 1974, that an album of new material penned entirely by Neil is released.
Neil appears on NBC’s Today Show’s Summer Concert Series. Neil is interviewed by hostess Katie Couric, and performed “I’m A Believer,” “I Haven’t Played This Song In Years,” from the newly released “Three Chord Opera” album, and “Sweet Caroline.”
“September Morn” and “The Christmas Album” albums are certified double platinum.
SESAC Focus Magazine publishes feature article, “Neil Diamond-The Return of an American Original.”
Three Chord Opera World Tour begins in Columbus, Ohio. This tour is for the fans! This tour sees a noticeable break from tradition with fresh new performances of songs such as “Lady Magdalene” and “Yes I Will.” A special tribute to heroes (in the wake of the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001), along with a moving rendition of “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” is…
