His best-known song Margaritaville captured the imaginations of listeners everywhere for its escapist lyrics.
Buffett began performing on the streets of New Orleans after graduating college.
It became an instant hit and ironically attracted more visitors to the area.
Jimmy Buffett performing in 2008 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Everything that means anything has already happened and you’re not even sure when.
Buffett claimed to have written most of the lyrics to the song in just six minutes.
Many musicians and politicians expressed their condolences over Buffett’s passing.
Musician Jimmy Buffett passed away at the age of 76.
I never met a human being that didn’t like him.
Ive known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.
The pirate has passed.
Just saw@jimmybuffettrecently while recording with@EmmylouSongbirdand@DollyParton.
He was as he always was… a bright light!
With a wonderful sense of humor and always so warm.
I will miss knowing he is on the planet.
He is up there sailing the bright blue Caribbean!
Jimmy Buffetts music brought happiness to millions of people.
My thoughts are with his family, friends, and legion of devoted fans.
