May 9, 2005
Neil appears on “The Ellen Degeneres Show,” where he performs “Cherry Cherry,” promoting the upcoming UK leg of the Diamond Live 2005 World Tour.
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May 17, 2005
Neil begins a UK leg of the world tour in Sheffield, England. Included in this leg is a performance at the home of his personal friend, the Duke of Bedford, Woburn Abbey, where he performed in 1977. The UK leg of the tour takes Neil through England, Ireland and Scotland, performing 16 shows in 11 cities.
May 28, 2005
Neil appears on the television show, “Extra,” where he discusses an upcoming new album being produced by Rick Rubin.
July 25, 2005
Neil begins the U.S. leg of the world tour in Omaha, Nebraska. This leg takes Neil through 34 cities and 47 performances, including four performances in Los Angeles, California, and three performances in Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.
October 18, 2005
Anchor Bay Entertainment releases the 25th Anniversary Edition of “The Jazz Singer” DVD.
October 29, 2005
Los Angeles Times publishes article, “Rebirth of a Solitary Man,” by Robert Hilburn.
October 29, 2005
Billboard Magazine features Neil’s “12 Songs” album in an article, “Diamond in the Rough: Pop Star Pares Down.”
November 7, 2005
Neil participates in an in-depth interview on CBS’ “Sunday Morning” program, to promote the release of the “12 Songs” album.