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Where was Neil Diamond born?
Neil Diamond was born in Brooklyn, New York.
What is Neil Diamond's family background?
Neil Diamond was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Jewish family descended from Russian and Polish immigrants.
What were Neil Diamond's parents' occupation?
Neil Diamond's parents were Rose and Akeeba Kieve Diamond, a dry-goods merchant.
Where did Neil Diamond grow up?
Neil Diamond grew up in several homes in Brooklyn, having also spent four years in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where his father was stationed in the army.

Question: How did he get into making music?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Neil Diamond get into making music?