Celebrity Biographies
Jimmy Buffett Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1946, December |
|---|---|
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Name | Jimmy Buffett |
| birth name | James William Buffett |
| nick’s name | Jimmy |
| Dad | James Delaney Buffett Jr. |
| Mother | Mary Lorraine Peets Buffett |
| Nationality | American |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Musician |
| Net worth | $400 million |
| Salary | $36 million per year |
| Famous for | Musician, composer, author, actor and businessman |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Jane Slagsvol (b. 1977), Margie Washichek (b. 1969) |
| Kids | Cameron Marley |
| Divorce | Margie Washichek (d. 1972) |
| Education | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Awards | 2004 Academy of Country Music Award |
| Brothers | Buffet Laurie |
| albums | Songs You Know By Heart 1985 |
Synopsis
Jimmy Buffett was born on December 25, 1946 in Pascagoula. Although he is dedicated to writing, acting and business, it is said that his musical career is the most successful. Jimmy followed his career as a country singer after he finished college and moved to Nashville. Jimmy is best known for his sixth album which contains the song ‘Margaritaville’ and the song ‘From St. Somewhere’.
Early life
Jimmy Buffet was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on December 25, 1946. His parents are James Delaney Buffet and Mary Lorraine. Jimmy attended St. Ignatius School, where he played trombone in the school band. The image of sailing in Jimmy’s music came when he was exposed to sailing in childhood with his sailor grandfather. He later moved to Fairhope, Alabama, where he graduated from McGill Institute for Boys in 1964.
Jimmy Buffer completed his undergraduate degree in history, in 1964, from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. After his graduation, he worked as a correspondent for Billboard magazine in Nashville.
Early career and musical success
Jimmy Buffet began his music career as a country artist in the late 1960s. He then recorded his first album ‘Down to Earth’ in 1970 followed by High Cumberland Jubilee. Jimmy released albums like ‘A white Sports Coat and a Pink Crustacean’, ‘Living & Dying inTime’, ‘A1A’, ‘Havana Daydreamin’ and ‘Changes in Latitudes’, ‘Changes in Attitudes’ between the years 1973 and 1976 which was followed by the smash hit song ‘Margaritaville’.
Jimmy made a lot more money during the ’80s from his tours and became known as a popular draw. He went on to release a series of albums that were primarily devoted to his audience. Jimmy also changed the name of his band from the ‘Coral Reefer Band’ to the ‘Coral Reef Band’ to honor HLS&R’s request as ‘reefers’ was a drug related reference.
Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reef Band, in August 2000, even performed on the White House lawn for then-President Bill Clinton.
Jimmy Buffet has released more than 30 albums so far, of which 8 are gold albums and 9 are platinum or multi-platinum. He won his first country music award in 2003 for his song “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere.” Jimmy was also nominated for CMA Event of the Year for his song ‘Hey Good Lookin’ in 2007.
Personal life
Jimmy Buffett married Margie Washichek in 1969 and divorced in 1972. Jane was Jimmy’s second wife with whom he has two daughters: Savannah Jane and Sarah Delaney. They also have an adopted son named Cameron Marley.
Apart from music, Jimmy Buffet is also a successful author. He has written three number 1 best-sellers, ‘Tales from Margaritaville’, ‘Where are Joe Merchant’ and ‘A pirate Looks at Fifty’. Jimmy has also experienced a boom in his business with various resorts and casinos. Jimmy Buffet’s net worth is estimated at $400 million.