Born in Brooklyn, New York, Diamond began playing guitar at the age of 16 and writing his own songs soon after. He signed with Columbia Records in 1962, and his first hit single, "Solitary Man", was released in 1966. In the following years, Diamond had a string of successful hits, including "Cherry, Cherry", "Kentucky Woman", "Sweet Caroline", and "Cracklin' Rosie".
In the 1970s, Diamond's career continued to flourish. He starred in the films "The Jazz Singer" (1980) and "The Dirt Bike Kid" (1985), and he released several successful albums, including "Moods" (1972), "Serengeti" (1974), and "Beautiful Noise" (1976).
In the 1980s, Diamond's popularity declined somewhat, but he continued to release successful albums, including "Heartbreak Alley" (1982) and "Headed for the Future" (1986). In the 1990s, Diamond experienced a resurgence in popularity, and he released several hit singles, including "Love on the Rocks", "Yesterday's Songs", and "The Art of Love".
In the 2000s, Diamond continued to tour and release albums, including "Three Chord Opera" (2001), "12 Songs" (2005), and "Home Before Dark" (2008). In 2010, Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Diamond is a versatile and talented artist who has achieved success in multiple genres. He is a gifted songwriter, singer, and actor, and his music has touched the lives of millions of people around the world.