James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter.[10] He was known for his tropical rock sound and persona,[2] which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism"[11] and promoted enjoying life and following passions.[12] Buffett recorded many hit songs, including those known as "The Big 8":[13] "Margaritaville" (1977), which is ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century"; "Come Monday" (1974); "Fins" (1979); "Volcano" (1979); "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974); "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (1978); "Why Don't We Get Drunk" (1973); and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" (1977). His other popular songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with Alan Jackson (2003).[14] Buffett formed the Coral Reefer Band in 1975.[15]
Of the over 30 albums released by Buffett, eight are certified gold and nine are certified platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA.[16] In total, Buffett sold over 20 million certified records worldwide,[3] placing him amongst the world's best-selling music artists.[17][18][19] In addition to two Grammy Award nominations, Buffett will be posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Musical Excellence category in 2024.[20]
Buffett also parlayed the "island escapism" lifestyle of his music into several business ventures, including Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant chain, the now-defunct Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chain, and ventures in hotels, casinos, liquor, and retirement communities. Buffett was one of the world's richest musicians, with a net worth of $1 billion.[21] He was also a bestselling author. His devoted fan base are known as "Parrotheads".[22]
^Eng, Steve (October 15, 1997). Jimmy Buffett: The Man from Margaritaville Revealed. Macmillan. ISBN 9780312168759. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023 – via Google Books.
^ abLambert, Molly (April 11, 2017). "THE PARROTHEAD INSIDE ME". MTV News. Archived from the original on April 14, 2017.
^ abRifkin, Glenn (September 2, 2023). "Jimmy Buffett, musical 'mayor of Margaritaville,' dies at 76". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023.
^Krzos, Mark S. (June 3, 1994). "Jimmy Buffett fills Parrotheads' bills". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on September 18, 2021.
^Eng, Steve (October 15, 1997). Jimmy Buffett: The Man from Margaritaville Revealed. St. Martin's Press. p. 216. ISBN 978-0-312-16875-9. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023.
^Durchholz, Daniel. "Jimmy Buffett brings his island-infused rock to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023.
^Thornburgh, Nathan (July 5, 2007). "10 Questions for Jimmy Buffett". Time.
^"Easy-Listening Icon Jimmy Buffett Passes Away". VOCM (AM). September 2, 2023.
^Vitello, Barbara (November 3, 2017). "Jimmy Buffett looks to Broadway as 'Margaritaville' sails into Chicago". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on November 10, 2017.
^Dowd, Maureen (September 9, 2023). "Living and Dying in ¾ Time". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
^Cite error: The named reference NYTObit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^"Lot Lines: My 'Jimmy Buffett' lifestyle".
^ERLEWINE, STEPHEN THOMAS (September 2, 2023). "The 12 essential Jimmy Buffett songs". Los Angeles Times.
^Trust, Gary (September 2, 2023). "Jimmy Buffett's Biggest Billboard Hits: 'Margaritaville,' 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere' & More". Billboard.
^Cite error: The named reference wife was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^"RIAA Gold and Platinum Albums database". Recording Industry Association of America.
^"JIMMY BUFFETT album sales". BestSellingAlbums.org. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
^Thaler, Shannon (September 25, 2023). "Sales of Jimmy Buffett songs rose 7,000% the week after he died". Retrieved December 5, 2023.
^Greene, Andy (April 22, 2024). "Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Class". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
^"Forbes Profile: Jimmy Buffett". Forbes. April 4, 2023. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023.
^Cite error: The named reference state was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
https://www.jimmybuffett.com/ JimmyBuffett at AllMusic JimmyBuffett discography at Discogs JimmyBuffett at IMDb "JimmyBuffett" entry at the Encyclopedia...
singer-songwriter JimmyBuffett consists of 32 studio albums, 11 compilations albums, 14 live albums, one soundtrack album, and 67 singles. Buffett was known...
Savannah Jane Buffett (born June 1, 1979 in Aspen, Colorado) is an American radio personality. Savannah is the eldest daughter of JimmyBuffett. When she...
"Margaritaville" is a 1977 song by American singer-songwriter JimmyBuffett, released on his seventh album, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes...
1983), son of Howard Graham Buffett and grandson of Warren Buffett Ivens Buffett (died 2004), Australian politician JimmyBuffett (1946–2023), American singer-songwriter...
Warren Edward Buffett (/ˈbʌfɪt/ BUF-it; born August 30, 1930) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist who currently serves as the co-founder...
by American singer-songwriter JimmyBuffett. It was first released on his 1974 album Living & Dying in ¾ Time. Buffett wrote the song to his future wife...
artist. She is best known for her work as featured female vocalist in JimmyBuffett's Coral Reefer Band, in the hip hop group Arrested Development and for...
Paradise" is a song written and performed by American popular music singer JimmyBuffett. It appeared on his 1978 album Son of a Son of a Sailor and was released...
on All Parts is the 32nd studio album by American singer-songwriter JimmyBuffett. It is the final album to be completed prior to his death on September...
Harmony Korine and starring Matthew McConaughey, Snoop Dogg, Isla Fisher, JimmyBuffett, with Zac Efron, Martin Lawrence, and Jonah Hill. The plot follows the...
Alan Parsons Project played live. Gulf and western singer-songwriter JimmyBuffett played at Riverbend every year from 1988 to 2022. As of his 2008 appearance...
JimmyBuffett sound board live albums are a series of live albums by American singer-songwriter JimmyBuffett recorded directly from the sound board without...
American musician, songwriter, record producer, and musical director for JimmyBuffett's Coral Reefer Band. Utley was born in Blytheville in Mississippi County...