How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jimmy Buffett. A timeline of key moments.
Jimmy Buffett was an American singer-songwriter, author, and businessman celebrated for his "island escapism" lifestyle and tropical rock sound. He is best known for songs like "Margaritaville," "Come Monday," and "Cheeseburger in Paradise," establishing himself as a prominent figure in popular music. Buffett created the Coral Reefer Band in 1975, further solidifying his musical career. Beyond music, Buffett was an accomplished author and entrepreneur, building a brand synonymous with leisure and tropical themes.
In 1967, Jimmy Buffett attended the first game of the New Orleans Saints at Tulane Stadium.
In 1969, Jimmy Buffett married Margie Washichek.
In 1972, Jimmy Buffett and Margie Washichek divorced.
In 1979, Jimmy Buffett's daughter, radio personality Savannah Buffett, was born.
In 1991, Jimmy and Jane Buffett reconciled after a split in the early 1980s.
In 1992, Jimmy Buffett sang in Florida for the Bill Clinton presidential campaign.
In 1992, Jimmy Buffett's daughter, filmmaker Sarah Delaney, was born.
On August 25, 1994, Jimmy Buffett crashed his Grumman G-44 Widgeon into the waters off Nantucket, Massachusetts, while attempting to take off. He sustained only minor injuries.
In 1994, Jimmy Buffett adopted his son, Cameron Marley.
In 1994, Jimmy Buffett bought a house in Palm Beach, Florida, for $4.4 million.
In September 1998, Jimmy Buffett sold his properties in Key West for $900,000.
In August 2000, Jimmy Buffett sang for Bill Clinton at the White House.
On February 4, 2001, Jimmy Buffett was ejected from the American Airlines Arena in Miami during a basketball game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks for cursing.
In 2002, Jimmy Buffett purchased a 2-unit property in Palm Beach, Florida, for $802,000.
On October 6, 2006, Jimmy Buffett was detained by French customs officials in Saint Tropez for allegedly carrying over 100 pills of ecstasy, later identified as Foltx, a B-vitamin supplement.
In 2010, Jimmy Buffett sold his house in Palm Beach, Florida, to Jon Stryker for $18.5 million.
On January 26, 2011, Jimmy Buffett fell off the stage at a performance in Sydney, Australia, and lost consciousness, but was treated at the scene by a trauma surgeon.
In 2011, Jimmy Buffett paid $4.95 million for a 4,783-square-foot house in Palm Beach, which he later sold in 2020.
On April 1, 2012, Jimmy Buffett had Saints head coach Sean Payton serve as an honorary member of the Coral Reefer Band at a concert in New Orleans in protest of Payton's suspension by the NFL.
In 2012, Jimmy Buffett returned to Australia for two shows in Brisbane and Melbourne, making fun of his stage fall incident from the previous year during the performances.
In 2013, Jimmy Buffett purchased another house in Palm Beach, with 3,100 square feet, for $1.3 million.
In April 2014, Jimmy Buffett bought a 4,322 square foot house in Beverly Hills, California for $8.25 million.
In 2015, Jimmy Buffett spoke at the University of Miami's graduation ceremony and received an honorary doctorate in music, and his hometown of Pascagoula, Mississippi named a bridge after him.
In 2016, Jimmy Buffett hosted several fundraisers for Hillary Clinton.
By 2017, Jimmy Buffett's diet did not include sugar or carbohydrates, except on Sundays, and he no longer smoked marijuana.
In November 2018, Jimmy Buffett hosted a rally for Florida Democratic candidates Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson in West Palm Beach, Florida, facing backlash from some conservative fans.
In 2020, Jimmy Buffett sold a 4,783-square-foot house in Palm Beach for $6.9 million.
In May 2023, Jimmy Buffett was hospitalized to "address some issues that needed immediate attention" and subsequently rescheduled tour dates.
In April 2024, a tribute concert was held at the Hollywood Bowl in honor of Jimmy Buffett, featuring artists such as Paul McCartney, Eagles, Snoop Dogg, Harrison Ford, and Pitbull.
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