Born Neil Leslie Diamond

Diamond was considering the names “Ice Charry” and “Noah Kaminsky” for his stage names before he decided on Neil Diamond. We’re glad he stuck with his own name.

“Sweet Caroline” Is About a First Daughter

Though Diamond is a brilliant songwriter, he doesn’t actually enjoy the practice. He has even gone so far as to say that he absolutely hates it.

He Has Sold More Than 125 Million Records

He Wanted to Be a Biologist

His First Number One Single Was “Cracklin’ Rosie”

Diamond had to pay $150 million as part of a divorce settlement with ex-wife Marcia Murphey. This is one of the most expensive divorces in history.