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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 ]
Sep 2, 2023 · In 1976, Jimmy Buffett had just finished a tour with his group the Coral Reefer Band. They had played a few shows in Texas, and while Buffett was in Austin, Texas he discovered a new...
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Nov 7, 2023 · Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett was known for his popular songs “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Read about his businesses, wife, and death.
Sep 17, 2023 · James Delaney Buffett was a native of Alabama, moved to and became synonymous with Key West when he began his music career, and later in life split his time between homes in West Palm Beach, FL, and Sag Harbor, NY. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for him to have a firm connection to Texas, or at least it does not on the surface.
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Sep 2, 2023 · Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. The much beloved "beach bum" had deep ties to Austin, including a connection to one of his most beloved hits.
Sep 2, 2023 · An afternoon of drinking margaritas in an Austin, Texas, bar inspired Buffett to write “Margaritaville,” the song that became synonymous with his laid-back lifestyle.
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Sep 2, 2023 · Jason Fochtman. NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of...
