Neil Diamond Cancels 50th Anniversary Tour After Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

Veteran One of the biggest-selling artists in the world with more than 130 million albums sold Neil wrapped up the UK leg of his anniversary tour last month

Veteran One of the biggest-selling artists in the world with more than 130 million albums sold Neil wrapped up the UK leg of his anniversary tour last month

Diamond, now 76, said he plans to continue writing and recording.

The "Sweet Caroline" singer offered his "sincerest apologies" to those who purchased tickets.

In a public statement posted to his website on Tuesday, the 76-year-old Grammy Award victor revealed that the third leg of his 50th Anniversary tour, scheduled for March and April, would no longer go ahead.

Australian promoter Paul Dainty has broken his silence over Neil Diamond's Parkinson's Disease diagnosis.

Diamond will turn 77 on Wednesday, and the Recording Academy will honor him with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys on Sunday.

Some of his biggest early writing successes were The Monkees' hits I'm A Believer and A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.

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He said: "You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement". You applaud. I sing louder. "I go wherever the noise is".

Diamond dazzled a sold-out audience at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading as part of his world tour in 2001-2002, helping the venue celebrate its first anniversary.

In a statement, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer said the disease had made it hard to travel and tour, prompting the "Heartlight" singer to cancel the third leg of his 50th Anniversary Tour, which was set to hit Australia and New Zealand this March.

Diamond's most recent studio album, 2014's Melody Road, was written entirely by himself and put together with an incredible production team. He also had a Christmas LP in 2016.

Best wishes to Neil Diamond in the wake of this news, and thank you for all the music.

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