Buffett’s classic laid-back anthem, “Margaritaville,” about life on the beach with a drink in hand, spent 22 weeks on the Billboard charts and helped launch his music career and build a business empire. did.
Known as “The Mayor of Margaritaville,” he has released nearly 30 studio albums of country, folk and tropical tunes. He has also created a series of resorts, restaurants and retail outlets that have created his laid-back image.
Who is Jimmy Buffett?
According to his website, Buffett was born in Mississippi on December 25, 1946 and raised in Alabama, but began playing guitar in college, performing on the streets and clubs of New Orleans.
He released his first record, Down to Earth, in 1970 and a year later traveled to Key West, Florida, where his music and lifestyle became synonymous.
Buffett has also written books, appeared in movies and TV shows, and made a brief appearance on Broadway in the musical Escape to Margaritaville.
Rapper LL Cool J wrote on the X social network (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, “Glad to take the time to get in the vibe. You were and always will be a real inspiration.”
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson also paid tribute to Buffett on X with a photo from his 1976 album Havana Daydreaming.
“Jimmy Buffett of love and mercy,” Wilson wrote.
Buffett was preparing to release a new album this year, according to his website.