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Neil Diamond Announces His retirement From Touring

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Singer-songwriter Neil Diamond has announced his retirement from touring after receiving medical advice.
The decision brings an early close to his 50th Anniversary Tour, which had included dates planned in Australia and New Zealand.

In his statement to fans, Neil thanked audiences for their loyalty and support over the past five decades and said he intends to continue writing and recording music.

We wish him well in this new chapter, and thank him for the many songs that have inspired fans around the world.

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Maybe that is a blessing for the Aussies and Kiwis :mrgreen:
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Spider wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:17 pm Maybe that is a blessing for the Aussies and Kiwis :mrgreen:
I take it you are not a fan :?
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Neil Diamond is 77 so together with the news of his illness, maybe his decision was easy.
I hope Neil enjoys his retirement from the gigging scene.
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Happy retirement Neil!
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Burnie wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:51 am Happy retirement Neil!
And so say all of us 8-)
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Julia wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:43 pm
Spider wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:17 pm Maybe that is a blessing for the Aussies and Kiwis :mrgreen:
I take it you are not a fan :?
Not really, he did do some good songs but as far as I am concerned, I don't have time for most of his recordings.
What a Beautiful noise was OK, I suppose.
I just never liked his voice.
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To be honest, If I was a star and made a fortune, I reckon I would retire a lot earlier than some.
Happy retirement Neil.
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Spider wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:17 pm Maybe that is a blessing for the Aussies and Kiwis :mrgreen:
Not fair on Neil you bugger :lol:
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