NOLA Jazz Fest Swaps Eddie Vedder for Jimmy Buffett : April 12, 2012

Last week, Eddie Vedder announced that he would be forced to postpone his upcoming solo tour because of nerve damage in his right arm. While most of the dates were resche [...]

Jimmy Buffett, Black Keys, KISS Hold Free Final Four Concert Series : March 21, 2012

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four championship is just over a week away, and this year’s host city, New Orleans, will host a free concert series during the event. [...]

Jimmy Buffet Opens 2012 with Miami, Jacksonville, Charleston Concerts : November 01, 2011

Jimmy Buffett has announced his first shows of 2012 with his Coral Reefer band. A trio of shows on the East Coast is set to begin in Miami on January 28 and will continue [...]

Jimmy Buffett Released from Hospital After Fall from Stage : January 26, 2011

Following his fall from the stage in the closing minutes of his concert in Sydney, Australia last Wednesday, Jimmy Buffett has been released from the hospital and is repo [...]

Kid Rock, Bon Jovi Sign on for 2011 New Orleans Jazz Festival : January 20, 2011

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2011 lineup will be bringing together country, jazz, pop and international rock headliners, including Jeff Beck, Kid Rock, Robert [...]

Buffett's Biloxi Casino Plans Back on Track : January 13, 2011

Margaritaville Casino, which is backed by Jimmy Buffett, is getting a new lease on life. The location has been changed.  Motorists on U.S. Highway 90 will not see the c [...]

Jimmy Buffett Books First Dates of 2011 Tour in Florida : January 13, 2011

Jimmy Buffet is starting the new year off slowly.  First he is rolling out a brief Australian leg.  He will follow that up with a few coastal shows back in the U.S. Th [...]

Jimmy Buffett Due to Play Two Nights in Sydney : December 09, 2010

Jimmy Buffet is headed to Australia.  In January he will be performing two concerts at Sydney Opera House.  The two shows will be the only ones he will be performing in [...]

Jimmy Buffett Brings Margaritaville to Chicago : October 20, 2010

A Margaritaville Jimmy Buffet restaurant will open on Navy Pier.  The owner is hoping the lease deal doesn't result in the “wasting away” of valuable commercial spac [...]

Second Jimmy Buffett Show to Hit Gulf Shores in August : July 23, 2010

Jimmy Buffett’s free concert in the gulf area was not only a success but may also be the catalyst to help local businesses survive amidst the massive and unresolved BP [...]

Jimmy Buffett Announces Gulf Coast Benefit Show : June 21, 2010

Gulf Shores officials on Friday hinted that some big names were coming to a summer series of concerts intended for promoting beach tourism for the area affected by the Gu [...]

Buffett Opens New Hotel Despite Oil Spill : June 05, 2010

On Saturday, with cleanup crews in the background wearing hazardous material suits as they scooped up tar patties, Jimmy Buffett, Florida music icon, and Governor Charlie [...]

Jimmy Buffett Prepares Release of Live Album 'Encores' : April 14, 2010

Since last check, a few additional dates have been added by Jimmy Buffett to his “Under the Big Top Tour” taking place over the spring and summer in support of his ne [...]

Jimmy Buffett Starts the Tour Indoors with Early Arena Dates : January 15, 2010

A few additional dates have been announced by Jimmy Buffet as he continues backing “Buffet Hotel,” his latest studio album, with a leg in late winter as part of his o [...]

Jimmy Buffett’s Latest Album ‘Buffet Hotel’ is Released : December 07, 2009

When you first glance at the new album by Jimmy Buffet, which will be released on Tuesday, you might think the title is Buffett Hotel spelled like his last name. If you [...]

Jimmy Buffett, No Doubt Join in on Neil Young’s Bridge School Benefit Show : September 15, 2009

Monsters of Folk, Gavin Rossdale, Sheryl Crow, Wolfmother, Fleet Foxes, Chris Martin- Coldplay's frontman, No Doubt and Neil Young will be performing both nights at this [...]

Buffett Joins the Cast of Bands at Bonnaroo : June 12, 2009

According to the event's website, on Saturday June 13 Jimmy Buffett will be playing a special show at noon on Which Stage at Bonnaroo. The performance of Buffett with th [...]

Miami Dolphins Stadium New Name Tied to Jimmy Buffett : May 08, 2009

On May 8, the name of Miami's Dolphins Stadium changed to Land Shark Stadium, with hundreds of dancing parrotheads and fins celebrating along with Stephen Ross, owner of [...]

Jimmy Buffett Charts 2009 Summer Tour Dates : February 03, 2009

Outside it might be cold, but the Parrotheads are making summer plans no doubt now that the full itinerary for Jimmy Buffett's “2009 Summerzcool Tour” has been reveal [...]

Jimmy Buffett Stumps for Obama through Free Tampa Concert : October 31, 2008

According to a report from HearldTribune.com, on Sunday November 12 in Tampa Jimmy Buffett will be performing a free concert to support the presidential campaign of Barac [...]

Buffett, Black Crowes, Cat Power Headline Newport Folk Festival : March 17, 2008

Jimmy Buffett, The Black Crowes and Cat Power were announced by organizers as highlights of this year's diverse lineup for the Newport Folk Festival. Scheduled for Aug [...]

Jimmy Buffett Readies the Parrotheads for Tour Season : March 11, 2008

Additional Jimmy Buffett shows have been announced, with more forthcoming for his “The Year of Still Here Tour.” Buffett's latest itinerary shows his trek kicking of [...]

jimmy buffett Biography

The American singer-songwriter, movie producer, author and businessman Jimmy Buffett was born on December 25, 1946 in Mobile, Alabama. The music hits from Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band include “Come Monday” and “Margaritaville.” His devoted fan base is called “Parrotheads.”

Jimmy Buffett in addition to his musical career, is a best-selling author and is also involved in two chains of restaurants named after his singles “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Buffett owns the restaurant chain Margaritaville Cafe and is a co-developer of the restaurant concept Cheeseburger in Paradise along with Outback Steakhouse's parent OSI Restaurant Partners.

Buffett started his musical career as a country singer during the 1960's in Nashville, Tennessee. He recorded “Down to Earth, his first album, in 1970. He moved to Key West, Florida and started to combine pop, folk and country music along with tropical and coastal lyrical themes, which has been dubbed “gulf and western.” He visits Saint Barts, a Caribbean island, on a regular basis along with other islands for inspiration for his songs and characters from his books.

Jimmy Buffett released “A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean” in 1973. In 1974 both “A1A” and “Living & Dying in ¾ Time” were released. In 1976, he released “Havana Daydreamin'” and in 1977 “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.” Buffett's breakthrough hit single “Margaritaville” was off of “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.”

Buffet made much more money during the 1980s from his tours than he did his albums. Over the next twenty years, he released several albums and branched into merchandising and writing as well. He opened the retail store “Margaritaville” in Key West in 1985 and the Margaritaville Cafe opened in 1987. Jimmy Buffett continues to tour and has released more than 30 albums. His latest studio album, “Buffet Hotel,” was released in December 2009.