Musical talent often runs in families, but in this case, the two
singers are unrelated.
"I have recently heard that Justin Diamond (Screech from Saved by the
Bell) and Mike Diamond (Mike D of the Beastie Boys) are Neil's
children. Is this true?
No, this is a totally false rumor being spread on the internet."
Neil Diamond Homepage: FAQ
http://www.neildiamondhomepage.com/faq.htm
"Is Dustin Diamond, the dude who plays Screech in that TV show, Saved
By The Bell, really Mike D's brother?
Although some say they look alike, and despite the fact that they
share the same last name, the two Diamonds are not related. They are
not related to Neil Diamond either."
The Beastie Boys FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
http://www.moire.com/beastieboys/faq/
"Frequently Misreported Facts About Neil Diamond...
Neil does have two sons, but they are not Dustin Diamond and Mike
Diamond. His older son, Jesse (born April 30, 1970), joined him
onstage during his 1992-1993 concert tour... His younger son is named
Micah (born Feb. 14, 1978). Neil also has two daughters, Marjorie and
Elyn, and two grandsons, Alexander (who is Marjorie's son) and Elijah
(who is Jesse's son)."
Ain't No Way: Frequently Misreported Facts About Neil Diamond
http://members.aol.com/litmanrs/aintnoway.htm
"Contrary to rumor, Dustin Diamond (Screech) is in no way related to
Mike Diamond of the Beastie Boys. Nor is Neil Diamond his--or Mike
D.'s--father."
E! Online: Saved by the Bell
http://www.eonline.com/On/Holly/Shows/SavedByTheBell/Facts/
Google Web Search: "beastie boys" "neil diamond"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=%22beastie+boys%22+%22neil+diamond%22
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