Jimmy Buffett is a famous American singer, songwriter, author, and businessman, best known for his music, which combines elements of country, rock, and Caribbean music, often referred to as “Gulf and Western”.
Buffett has become popular with the following hits: Margaritaville and Mondaywhich embodies his easygoing beach bum persona.
His career spanned decades, making him a beloved figure in popular culture, with his work extending beyond music to include literature, theater and business ventures, including his Margaritaville restaurant and hotel chain.
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- Full name: James William Buffett
- Nickname: Jimmy
- Date of Birth: December 25, 1946
- Age: 78
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Pascagoula, Mississippi, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: singer-songwriter, writer, businessman
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Parents: James Delaney Buffett II (father), Mary Lorien Buffett (mother)
- Siblings: Lucy Buffett, Laurie Buffett McGuane
- Spouse: Jane Slagsvold
- Children: Savannah Jane Buffett, Sarah Delaney Buffett, Cameron Marley Buffett
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Catholic
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $1 billion
Early life and education
Jimmy Buffett, 78, was born on December 25, 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
He grew up in a Roman Catholic family in Mobile, Alabama, the son of James Delaney Buffett II, a naval architect, and Mary Lorien Buffett, a homemaker.
Buffett has two sisters, Lucy Buffett and Laurie Buffett McGuane.
Buffett attended St. Ignatius School, where he was introduced to music with the help of the school band and learned to play the trombone.
In 1964, he graduated from McGill College for Boys.
Buffett briefly attended Auburn University, then transferred to Pearl River Community College, and ultimately graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg in 1969 with a degree in history.
Personal life
Jimmy Buffett’s personal life has had its ups and downs.
In 1969, he married Margie Washichek, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1972. In 1977, Buffett married Jane Slagsvol.
The couple has three children: Savannah Jane Buffett, born in 1979, Sarah Delaney Buffett, born in 1992, and an adopted son, Cameron Marley Buffett.
Buffett and Slugswall separated briefly in the early 1980s but reconciled and have remained together ever since.
Buffett’s personal life often reflects his laid-back, beach-loving public persona.
He splits his time between different residences, including those in Palm Beach, Florida, and St. Barts in the Caribbean.
Buffett’s love for the game is clear for all to see, and he often shares his adventures through his music and writings.
Profession
Jimmy Buffett began his career in Nashville, Tennessee, where he initially pursued country music.
His debut album, down to earthwhich was released in 1970 but did not attract much attention.
It wasn’t until he moved to Key West, Florida, that Buffett’s unique musical style began to develop, blending influences from country, folk, and Caribbean music.
In 1977, he won the Best Picture Award at the 2015 London Film Festival with the album ” Latitude changes, A change in attitudewhich included the hit single Margaritaville.
The song became an anthem for the laid-back beach lifestyle and catapulted Buffett to stardom.
Subsequent albums The Sailor’s Son and volcano It solidified his position in the music industry.
Buffett’s career is not limited to music. He has written several best-selling books, including Margaritaville Story and Pirates Fifty Years Old.
His business ventures were equally impressive, with the Margaritaville brand expanding into restaurants, hotels and even retirement communities.
Buffett is also involved in theatre writing and co-produced the Broadway musical Escape from Margaritaville, based on his music.
Awards
- 2003: Nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration “Hey, that’s cool”
- 2004: Academy of Country Music Vocal Act of the Year Award “Hey, that’s cool”
- 2018: Tony Award Nominated for Best Original Score “Escape from Margaritaville”
- 2021: Billboard Music Awards Best Country Tour
net worth
Jimmy Buffett’s net worth is estimated to be $1 billion.
Buffett’s wealth comes from his music career, book sales and a wide range of business investments.
A major contributor to his financial success has been the Margaritaville brand, which encompasses restaurants, hotels, merchandise and even cruise lines.
dispute
Although Jimmy Buffett has faced his share of controversies, he has generally maintained a positive public image.
In 1996, he was detained by French authorities because they suspected his seaplane of smuggling drugs, which was later revealed to be a misunderstanding involving a large shipment of shrimp.
Buffett also had a run-in with Jamaican authorities in 2000 when police opened fire on his plane after mistaking it for a drug trafficker’s.
Buffett’s business activities sometimes conflict with the environmental messages conveyed in his songs, and he has also faced criticism from environmental groups, who consider Buffett hypocritical.
Despite these incidents, Buffett’s charm and easygoing personality have helped him navigate the controversy without causing significant damage to his reputation.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jimmybuffett
- Twitter: @jimmybuffett
Filmography
- The Ranch (1975)
- FM (1978)
- Congo (1995)
- Howl (2006)
Discography
- Down to Earth (1970)
- White Sport Coat and Pink Crustaceans (1973)
- Life and Death in 3/4 Time (1974)
- A1A (1974)
- “Latitudes Change, Attitudes Change” (1977)
- The Sailor’s Son (1978)
- Volcano (1979)
books
- Margaritaville Story (1989)
- Where’s Joe Merchant? (1992)
- Pirates Turn 50 (1998)
- Isn’t it a pig? (2008)
- A Salty Land (2004)
