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Jimmy Buffett was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to James Delaney 'J.D.' Buffett, Jr. and Mary Loriane. He would later grow up in Mobile, Alabama.
College and Early Music Career
Late 1960s
Buffett attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he took up the guitar. After college, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career as a country singer. He worked as a journalist for Billboard magazine and played with a cover band called The Now Generation.
First Record Contract
1970
Buffett landed his first record contract and released his folk-country debut, Down to Earth, followed by High Cumberland Jubilee, both of which went largely unnoticed.
Move to Key West
Early 1970s
Buffett moved to Key West, Florida, where he adopted his trademark beachcombing persona. This move significantly influenced his music and lifestyle.
Breakthrough Album
1973
Buffett signed a contract with ABC-Dunhill and released White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean, which included instant party hits like 'Why Don’t We Get Drunk.' This album gained him a loyal following.
Mainstream Success with 'Margaritaville'
1977
Buffett's sixth album, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, featured the enduring party standard 'Margaritaville.' This song became his only Top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and entered the National Recording Registry.
Continued Success
1978
Buffett's follow-up album, Son of a Son of a Sailor, featured another classic track, 'Cheeseburger in Paradise.' This album also went platinum within a year of release.
Margaritaville Records
1990s
Margaritaville Records produced two of Buffett's best-selling albums: Fruitcakes (1994) and Banana Wind (1996). These albums further solidified his success.
Collaborations and Continued Success
2000s
Buffett collaborated with other big-name country artists, leading to hits like 'It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere' with Alan Jackson and 'Hey Good Lookin’' featuring Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, and George Strait. These collaborations earned him CMA Awards and Grammy nominations.
Death
September 1, 2023
Jimmy Buffett passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of music, business ventures, and a devoted fan base known as 'Parrotheads.'
Brief
Known For
American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman known for his island escapism lifestyle music and entrepreneurial ventures like Margaritaville restaurants and resorts.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: December 25, 1946.
Born Place: Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Death Date: September 1, 2023.
Death Place: Sag Harbor, Long Island.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased, previously singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman.
Past occupations: Journalist for Billboard magazine, country singer.
Previous Place of Work: Nashville, Key West, and various tour locations.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Jimmy Buffett Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Jimmy Buffett.
Jimmy Buffett was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to James Delaney 'J.D.' Buffett, Jr. and Mary Loriane. He would later grow up in Mobile, Alabama.
College and Early Music Career
Late 1960s
Buffett attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he took up the guitar. After college, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career as a country singer. He worked as a journalist for Billboard magazine and played with a cover band called The Now Generation.
First Record Contract
1970
Buffett landed his first record contract and released his folk-country debut, Down to Earth, followed by High Cumberland Jubilee, both of which went largely unnoticed.
Move to Key West
Early 1970s
Buffett moved to Key West, Florida, where he adopted his trademark beachcombing persona. This move significantly influenced his music and lifestyle.
Breakthrough Album
1973
Buffett signed a contract with ABC-Dunhill and released White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean, which included instant party hits like 'Why Don’t We Get Drunk.' This album gained him a loyal following.
Mainstream Success with 'Margaritaville'
1977
Buffett's sixth album, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, featured the enduring party standard 'Margaritaville.' This song became his only Top 10 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and entered the National Recording Registry.
Continued Success
1978
Buffett's follow-up album, Son of a Son of a Sailor, featured another classic track, 'Cheeseburger in Paradise.' This album also went platinum within a year of release.
Margaritaville Records
1990s
Margaritaville Records produced two of Buffett's best-selling albums: Fruitcakes (1994) and Banana Wind (1996). These albums further solidified his success.
Collaborations and Continued Success
2000s
Buffett collaborated with other big-name country artists, leading to hits like 'It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere' with Alan Jackson and 'Hey Good Lookin’' featuring Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, and George Strait. These collaborations earned him CMA Awards and Grammy nominations.
Death
September 1, 2023
Jimmy Buffett passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of music, business ventures, and a devoted fan base known as 'Parrotheads.'
Brief
Known For
American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman known for his island escapism lifestyle music and entrepreneurial ventures like Margaritaville restaurants and resorts.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: December 25, 1946.
Born Place: Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Death Date: September 1, 2023.
Death Place: Sag Harbor, Long Island.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased, previously singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman.
Past occupations: Journalist for Billboard magazine, country singer.
Previous Place of Work: Nashville, Key West, and various tour locations.
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