Jimmy Buffett, born December 25, 1946, has been entertaining fans now for nearly five decades. He makes music about the people and places he’s seen on the road less traveled. Buffett’s songs depict the tales of swindlers, beach bums, and pirates from all around the world, with Hemingway’s meticulousness and Twain’s naughty humor. Escapism, restlessness, and unrestrained interest are common themes in his work, making his songs all the more pleasing to hear. Let us now amuse you on his special day, just as he has done for years!
Fast Facts
Full Name:
James William Buffett
Nickname:
Jimmy, Bubba
Birth date:
December 25, 1946
Age:
77
Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
Height:
5' 6"
Relationship Status:
Married
Net Worth:
$730 million
Background
James William ‘Jimmy’ Buffett was born on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was raised in Mobile, Alabama. Having spent his childhood on the Alabama coastline, the themes of the sea, beaches, fishing, and yachting all recur prominently in his compositions. He went to Catholic schools and an all-male boarding school because his family wanted him to be a priest or a navy officer. Buffett attended Auburn University in Alabama in 1965.
Buffett knew how to play the trombone, but was never taught to play the guitar. However, when he witnessed a friend charming a lot of girls with his guitar at Auburn, Buffett quickly begged him to teach him how to play. His increased passion for music and women, however, caused him to lose concentration on his academics, and he dropped out of Auburn in the spring of 1966. To dodge the draft, he attended Pearl River College in Poplarville, Mississippi that autumn and began performing music to pay for his education. A little over an hour’s drive from Poplarville was New Orleans, where Buffett performed as a street musician. He immersed himself in the hippy culture of the French Quarter. He and two pals also formed The Upstairs Alliance, which performed on the coast’s club scene. He kept his grades in order in Pearl River before transferring to the University of Mississippi in 1969, where he got a bachelor’s degree in history. He applied for Officer Candidate School, but his medical check revealed a previously undiscovered peptic ulcer.
In 1969, Buffett wedded Margie Washichek. In 1971, the marriage ended. He has two kids with his second wife, Jane Slagsvol: Savannah Jane and Sarah Delaney. Cameron Marley, their adoptive son, was also born. While Buffett and Jane divorced in the late 1980s, they reconnected in 1991 after sorting out their disagreements.
Career timeline
Buffett releases his debut album, "Down to Earth."
The album "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" is released, and the hit single ‘Margaritaville’ peaks at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominates the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks.
Reaping the benefits of his celebrity and fan base, Buffett begins various commercial endeavors, such as opening the Margaritaville restaurant.
Buffett makes an appearance in the comedy film "Hoot" as an actor, participates in co-writing, and produces songs for it.
Buffett creates a musical named "Escape to Margaritaville," which is performed in San Diego, New Orleans, Houston, and Chicago.
Why We Love Jimmy Buffett
He participates in charity work
Buffett is well-known for his charitable endeavors. He and former Florida mayor Bob Graham created the Save the Manatee Club, the world's premier manatee rescue group, in 1981. He also contributes to the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory. We need people who are concerned about the oceans now more than ever.
He excels in his industry
‘Margaritaville’ has been named the most profitable song ever written because it is played in resorts, hotels, casinos, bars, all over the world. Apart from that, the name itself has been used in various products, drinks, merchandise, and institutions. He has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, too!
He loves what he does
Half of Buffett’s success can be attributed to his talent, but the other half goes to his passion for his work. He knows he has a purpose, and he keeps doing it. He does not think of giving up on his craft because he just loves doing it!
5 Surprising Facts
He makes an unforgettable cameo
Buffett has made countless cameo appearances in films throughout the years, including his most famous: Margarita Guy in “Jurassic World!”
He loves manatees
Buffett has a soft place for water animals in general, but he especially loves manatees, even founding a club dedicated to them called Save the Manatee Club.
He is in the Hall of fame
‘Margaritaville’ was entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016, 39 years after it was released.
He loves traveling
Buffett enjoys traveling and loves to travel to the East Coast on his yacht, and he also enjoys flying and has many aircraft.
He is a best-selling author
Not only is Buffett a gifted musician, but he is also a best-selling author as he has had three number-one best-sellers in his career.
Jimmy Buffett FAQs
How many Grammys has Jimmy Buffet received?
Buffett received two Grammy Awards in 2004 and 2005 for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.
Does Jimmy Buffett live on an island?
Buffett has a house on Saint Barts, a Caribbean island where he stayed on and off in the early 1980s as a co-owner of the Autour de Rocher hotel and restaurant.
What genre of music does Jimmy Buffett sing?
His music is described as Gulf and Western.
Jimmy Buffett’s birthday dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | December 25 | Wednesday |
2025 | December 25 | Thursday |
2026 | December 25 | Friday |
2027 | December 25 | Saturday |
2028 | December 25 | Monday |