Voyageur Press continues to establish itself as America's leading publisher of pop and rock books with the impending arrival of three eye popping illustrated history packages.

AP - Neil Diamond is so excited about his two latest projects, it's like he has twins on the way.

The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame has always been a conformist institution, full of holier than thou posturing that have kept the likes of Alice Cooper, KISS, Neil Diamond, Rush and Peter Gabriel out for years. But the force with which Metallica invaded the music landscape was so colossal that no one could deny them entry.

AP - Boston's Fourth of July celebration will include a performance by Neil Diamond, whose "Sweet Caroline" is an anthem of sorts for Red Sox fans.

AP - Jennifer Hudson's stirring vocals on "Holly Holy" and Coldplay's stripped-down version of "I'm A Believer" helped take Neil Diamond on a musical journey of his career.