Thread: Neil Diamond Retires From Touring After Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

"I plan to remain active in writing, recording and other projects for a long time to come," singer promised after doctors recommend tour cancellation

Neil Diamond announced Monday that he would retire from touring after being recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Acting on his doctor's advice, Diamond immediately canceled the upcoming Australian and New Zealand legs of his 50th Anniversary tour, the singer revealed on his website.

"It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring," Diamond said in a statement. "I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years. My sincerest apologies to everyone who purchased tickets and were planning to come to the upcoming shows."

Although the Parkinson's diagnosis ended Diamond's 50-year career as a live act, the 77-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted singer hopes to continue making music.

"I plan to remain active in writing, recording and other projects for a long time to come," Diamond added. "My thanks goes out to my loyal and devoted audiences around the world. You will always have my appreciation for your support and encouragement. This ride has been 'so good, so good, so good' thanks to you," a nod to his hit "Sweet Caroline."

In December 2016, Diamond spoke to Rolling Stone about performing to arenas long into his half-century-long career. "It's been very heartening to me. I've been doing this 50 years and to have an audience that's out there and anxious and enthusiastic is exciting," Diamond said.

"As a matter of fact, when I started having hit records you think your career might be one or two or three records. And that's it. You were finished when one bombed. That's all the chance you got. Next!"

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Although I'm not a fan, I'm sorry to hear this. Particularly the Parkinson's diagnosis. I have several symptoms and my neurologist says there's an 85% chance of me being diagnosed in the next five years. I'm praying against that, taking supplements, and getting exercise. It's not a pretty disease. (None are pretty).

Originally Posted by Bookman

Although I'm not a fan, I'm sorry to hear this. Particularly the Parkinson's diagnosis. I have several symptoms and my neurologist says there's an 85% chance of me being diagnosed in the next five years. I'm praying against that, taking supplements, and getting exercise. It's not a pretty disease. (None are pretty).

So sorry to hear this. I will be praying for God to turn things around for you.

Originally Posted by Bookman

Although I'm not a fan, I'm sorry to hear this. Particularly the Parkinson's diagnosis. I have several symptoms and my neurologist says there's an 85% chance of me being diagnosed in the next five years. I'm praying against that, taking supplements, and getting exercise. It's not a pretty disease. (None are pretty).

Sorry to hear this. Best wishes, and prayers.

Bookman
Don't know what to say ...sad at hearing the doctors report.
You are doing the right thing by trusting God and looking after your health. Will remember you in prayer.

Can you share the symptoms but if you prefer not to I understand.

God's power, love and grace overshadow and strengthen you

Originally Posted by Bookman

Although I'm not a fan, I'm sorry to hear this. Particularly the Parkinson's diagnosis. I have several symptoms and my neurologist says there's an 85% chance of me being diagnosed in the next five years. I'm praying against that, taking supplements, and getting exercise. It's not a pretty disease. (None are pretty).

Standing with you brother.

Originally Posted by Cardinal TT

Bookman
Don't know what to say ...sad at hearing the doctors report.
You are doing the right thing by trusting God and looking after your health. Will remember you in prayer.

Can you share the symptoms but if you prefer not to I understand.

God's power, love and grace overshadow and strengthen you

Some of the symptoms include loss of sense of smell, thrashing around in bed at night, difficulty swallowing. All minor so far, in my case. No real tremors to speak of.

Originally Posted by fuego

Standing with you brother.

Ditto Bookie.