Who has Neil Diamond influenced?

* Elton John: Elton John has cited Neil Diamond as one of his biggest influences, saying, "Neil Diamond is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. He's influenced me so much, both as a songwriter and as a performer."

* Billy Joel: Billy Joel has also spoken about Neil Diamond's influence on his music, saying, "Neil Diamond is a master of melody and lyrics. His songs are so well-crafted and they always seem to connect with people."

* Bruce Springsteen: Bruce Springsteen has said that Neil Diamond was one of the first artists he listened to as a teenager, and that his music had a big impact on him.

* Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan has also spoken about Neil Diamond's influence on his music, saying, "I think Neil Diamond is one of the most underrated songwriters of all time. His songs are so beautiful and they have so much depth to them."

* Paul Simon: Paul Simon has said that Neil Diamond was one of the artists he listened to when he was writing the songs for his album "Graceland."