Jim Diamond date of birth:
September 23, 1953
How old was Jim Diamond when died?
62
Where was Jim Diamond born?
Glasgow, Scotland
When did Jim Diamond die?
October 10, 2015
What is Jim Diamond nationality?
Scottish
What is Jim Diamond's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician
What genre is Jim Diamond's work?
Pop rock, new wave, blue-eyed soul, synthpop
What instruments does Jim Diamond play?
Vocals, guitar
Short Biography
James Aaron "Jim" Diamond (28 September 1951 – 10 October 2015) was a Scottish singer-songwriter, best known for his three Top 5 hits. The first was "I Won't Let You Down" (1982), as the lead singer in the trio PhD, with Tony Hymas and Simon Phillips. His solo performance, "I Should Have Known Better", was a United Kingdom number one in 1984. The third track was the theme song from Boon, "Hi Ho Silver" which reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1986. He has also featured as a vocalist on the charity No.1s "You'll Never Walk Alone" with The Crowd and "Let It Be" with Ferry Aid. His last UK chart success was with "Young Love (Carry Me Away)".