Artist description The musical project he has been working on is entitled "Stand up & be free". Michael Diamond has an intense passion for life. He is an individual with a message; a message of hope, joy and freedom. His creative work reflects a deep need to express universal empathy and union in a world of superficial values, a "Silicon Culture", as he describes it.

Music Style ALTERNATIVE/ POP / ROCK

Musical Influences David Bowie, Lenny Kravitz, U2, Peter Gabriel, INXS, John Lennon, Midnight Oil,

Similar Artists BETWEEN THE INFLUENCES

Artist History A native of Australia ( residing currently in New York city), with Greek and Egyptian ancestry, Michael has been performing since the age of 12. His high energy performance skills have led him to act in Televison, Film and Theatre. It is through these musical and theatrical expressions that he feels most comfortable. While in Australia he supported international acts including 'Big Audio Dynamite' , 'INXS' and 'Midnight Oil'. It was during these support slots that Michael became aware of how his music and intense performances could touch the lives of thousands of people. The musical project he has been working on is entitled " Stand up and be free ". Its title comes from Michael's belief that we need to make a change in the world and free ourselves of the negative influences that live within us. His songs cross the rock and pop genre's as do his cited influences.Michael is interested in creating musical works that have a lyrically spiritual and meaningful edge. The song "You're a woman " carefully reflects Michael's sensitivity by describing society's view on Women and roles they are supposed to play sharing his belief of equal rights for all. In his song " Wrong and Right", he describes a world of hypocrisy where we live by the rules of society and religion instead of following our hearts and minds. Since coming to America to pursue his acting and music career, Michael's engaging character and sense of style has given him opportunities that most artists can only hope for. He was recently cast in a co-starring role for a new CBS sitcom entitled "The Grapevine"( Sex in the city meets Friends ) This is expected to air in the first quarter of 2000. His tireless determination and spirited efforts will help to fuel his ambition and drive his entertainment endeavors to new heights of success.

Group Members Michael Diamond

Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, sampler

Albums Stand up & be free

Press Reviews SUN-SENTINEL OCEAN DRIVE CHANNEL MAGAZINE EMERGING ARTISTS MAGAZINE D-VOX "the reviews are in....Michael Diamond, an artist with real passion and a strong belief in the world around him. A person who has the courage not only to express his thoughts through song but an uncanny ability to parlay poetry into hooky melodies that compliment his sense of style and charismatic personality. A diamond in the rough?" "can anybody say star?" "who is Michael Diamond? Where does such an engaging and talented artist find his material of substance and meaning in a cosmopolitan culture and selfish society as the one we live in? Stand up and be free is a true gem. Watch out!"

Location NEW YORK, NY - USA

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