Katie McNeil Diamond
Katie McNeil Diamond | |
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 McNeil Diamond in 2022 | |
| Born | Kathryn McNeil 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University at Albany, SUNY |
| Occupation(s) | Talent manager, producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | |
Katie McNeil Diamond is an American talent manager and long-form music video and concert documentary producer.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]McNeil was born and raised in Smithtown, New York. She was a horseback rider as a child, and rode competitively throughout high school. She attended University at Albany, SUNY, graduating in 1993 with a degree in communication.[2]
Career
[edit]McNeil began her career as an intern at MTV and later served as executive producer of television and home video at House of Blues Entertainment.[3] In 2003 she accepted a job at 10th Street Entertainment and transitioned to artist management.[4] As an artist manager and the head of media at 10th Street, she worked with artists including Mötley Crüe, Blondie, Hanson and Buckcherry. In 2007 she starred as herself -- a "ball busting exec" -- on the VH1 reality show, Mission: Man Band.[5]
McNeil was hired as a manager at Azoff Entertainment in 2007. In addition to working with Guns N' Roses, 30 Seconds to Mars, and other artists,[6] she co-managed Neil Diamond with Irving Azoff. She lobbied Azoff to work with Diamond, stating in a 2012 interview that professionally, managing Diamond would be a "feather in her cap."[7] Diamond and McNeil began dating in 2009, and in 2011 Diamond announced via Twitter that he and McNeil were engaged.[8] They were married in 2012. Although she resigned from her position at Azoff Entertainment she continued to manage Diamond.[3]
Personal life
[edit]McNeil and Diamond live primarily in Beverly Hills, California and New York City.[9] She is active in animal rescue and is an avid equestrian. An amateur wildlife photographer,[3][10] she frequently shares her photos on Twitter.[11]
Selected videography
[edit]| Year | Project | Artist | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Live from the House of Blues | Public Enemy | Executive producer |
| 2003 | Lewd, Crüed & Tattooed | Mötley Crüe | Executive producer |
| Alive in Seattle | Heart | Executive producer | |
| 2004 | Underneath Acoustic | Hanson | Executive producer |
| 2005 | Carnival of Sins - Live | Mötley Crüe | Executive producer |
| 2007 | Return from Bangleonia | The Bangles | Producer |
| 2009 | Hot August Night/NYC | Neil Diamond | Executive producer |
References
[edit]- ^ Fernandez, Sofia M (2011-09-07). "Neil Diamond Engaged to Manager Katie McNeil". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ Ferguson, Maryellen, Smithtown News, Saddle Up, September 2, 1993
- ^ a b c Browne, David (2012-06-03). "Neil Diamond: The Man, the Music, the Marriage". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ Newman, Melinda (August 9, 2003). "Executive Turntable". Billboard. p. 16. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "Mission: Man Band, PopMatters". PopMatters. 2007-08-05. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2017-03-16). "DJ ASHBA Says He 'Took SLASH's Spot' In GUNS N' ROSES, Claims He Had To Be Talked Into Auditioning For Band". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Neil Diamond at 71 – in fashion and in love". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ D'Zurilla, Christy (2011-09-09). "Neil Diamond shares engagement news, picture of Katie McNeil". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Vet 'to the stars' with local roots proud of Neil Diamond". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Diamond's Wife a Star-Studded Rider". The West Australian. 2015-11-18. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ "Katie McNeil Diamond on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-07-07.