UPDATE (Sept. 3): According to Jimmy Buffett’s official website, he died on Sept. 1 from skin cancer, most likely Merkel cell, for which he had “been fighting… for four years.” According to TMZ, who broke the story yesterday (Sept. 2), Buffett’s close buddy said, “He lived his life in the sun, literally and figuratively.” Buffett “started receiving hospice care last Monday [Aug. 28] and there was an outpouring of love from friends and family,” according to TMZ. We’ve been informed that a week ago, Sir Paul McCartney performed for Jimmy’s family at his home.”

With Jimmy Buffett’s passing at the age of 76, the music industry has lost another legend. The singer-songwriter, who is most recognized for singing hits like “Margaritaville,” “ComeFriday, September 1, at the age of 61, performed “Monday” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise” for his Coral Reefer Band, an ardent fan base of “Parrotheads.”

“On September 1st, Jimmy died quietly in the company of his dogs, friends, family, and music. A message that was posted on his website and all of his social media accounts said, “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.” No reason for the death was stated.

Buffett was raised in Alabama for a portion of his childhood after being born on Christmas Day 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. His early sailing experiences, which he received from his grandfather, were a major influence on his songwriting. The singer began playing the guitar in his first year at Auburn University, and he went on to serve as industrialist Foster’s first mate on his yacht.Taige. That’s where he started writing what he later dubbed “drunk Caribbean rock ‘n’ roll.”

The singer began his career in music in the late 1960s, first making a name for himself as a country musician before incorporating elements of rock and folk. Buffett continued to refine his busking skills while producing his own music, finally busking on the streets of Key West after receiving an invitation from veteran country musician Jerry Jeff Walker.

In 1974, “Come Monday” from his third studio album, Living and Dying in 3/4 Time, became his first big hit. However, it would take another three years and four albums until “Margaritaville,” the singer’s hallmark song to this day, became a follow-up smash. The title track was also included on the 1977 album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.Following that, he released hits including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Livington Saturday Night,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Why Don’t We Get Drunk,” and “Another Saturday Night,” which became fan favorites. In addition, Buffett collaborated with country music icon Alan Jackson on the No. 1 country song in 2003, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” In 2011, Jimmy and Zac Brown Band had a country chart-topper with “Knee Deep.”

He has so far put out 31 studio albums; Equal Strain on All Parts, his 32nd, is scheduled for release in 2023.

Buffett’s penchant for creativity has inspired him to pen books. “Where Is Joe Merchant?”, “Tales From Margaritaville,” and his biography “A Pirate Looks at Fifty” were the top three books on the New York Times Best Seller list. In addition, he contributed to the children’s book “The Jolly Moon.” The musician also used his fame to land a number of film and television roles.

In addition, Buffett used his fame as a musician to finance a variety of commercial endeavors, such as the Key West Margaritaville Cafe, the Baltimore Landshark Bar & Grill, and the Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant. The singer created Margaritaville, obtained a license for Margaritaville tequila, and owned a portion of two minor league baseball teams.Records and launched casinos in Margaritaville.

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