Neil Diamond announces 2015 European tour

Veteran singer Neil Diamond has announced a European tour for 2015.

The 73-year-old American singer-songwriter will play 11 dates in June and July, including four UK shows, reported Digital Spy.

His 32nd studio album Melody Road is due for release later this month.

Diamond is also set to appear at the London Palladium in a one-off TV special hosted by Rob Brydon later this year.

A fan was charged a whopping 2,600 pounds to download an album by the veteran songwriter from iTunes during a visit to South Africa.