The singer, who dubbed his brand of music “drunken Caribbean rock ‘n’ roll,” was also an astute businessman with a sprawling restaurant, resort and radio empire.

Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter who drew millions of fans with his folksy tales of living and loving on tropical sandy beaches, frozen concoction in hand, died Friday night. He was 76.

“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement on his website said. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”

  • PetDinosaurs@lemmy.world
    43·
    1 year ago

    This is going to force my dad to confront his mortality again. It’s not going to be good. I remember long ago him being stressed about “a pirate looks at 40”.

    He’s also stressed that I turn 40 next year.

    • SirLukeJon@lemm.ee
      1·
      1 year ago

      To be fair I got stressed from “A Pirate Looks at 40” when I was like…24.

      Love that song though. Don’t know if it would help your dad but whenever I get down about mortality I find comfort in this thought - Any small act of good can have a profound effect on the world long after you’re gone, and knowing I might already have some unknown and silent legacy, selfishly, makes me feel better about leaving the world before accomplishing everything I’d hope to.

  • SaintWacko@midwest.socialEnglish
    14·
    1 year ago

    I’ve had so many good times on the lawn over the years. It’s sad to think there won’t be any more ☹️

    • Mamertine@lemmy.world
      1·
      1 year ago

      The song Margaritaville is about an alcoholic. It’s for the best that he didn’t live that lifestyle. Yes, he stopped drinking then because of the sugar, but still health reasons.

      That’s his most recognizable song. It makes sense he’s build his brand on that name.

  • Bri Guy @sopuli.xyzEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    My parents had a Jimmy Buffett CD that I listened to a good amount when I was a kid. Just a bunch of feel good songs through and through, RIP