Jimmy Buffet dies at 76

The American folk singer Jimmy Buffett has died and I am ashamed to say I don’t really know his work but obviously know the name . . . did his songs travel outside the US? Not so sure but Dylan numbered him amongst songwriters he admired so that’s good enough for me. He was 76.

“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement released on his social page reads.

“He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many,” the statement continued.

Jimmy Buffet obituary - CNN edition

Speedy over at So Many Roads notes 

In Memory Of Jimmy Buffett

"The rock world lost another legend today as Jimmy Buffett passed away at age 76. Jimmy embodied the Key West lifestyle, not just in his music but in his business ventures as well. Under the Margaritaville brand name, he had launched resorts, stores, restaurants, liquors and record companies; just to name a few of his ventures. . He was an entire industry.

 And here's a link to a SiriusXM broadcast of what I beleive was his last show, from May 6, 2023 in San Diego. "

“Q: Who are some of your favourite songwriters?  

Dylan: Buffett I guess. Lightfoot. Warren Zevon. Randy. John Prine. Guy Clark. Those kinds of writers.

Q: What songs do you like of Buffett’s?

Dylan: “Death of an Unpopular Poet.”  There’s another one called “He Went to Paris.’”

—Bob Dylan in an interview with Bill Flanagan, pub. May 16, 2009.

On Carson

Death of an Unpopular Poet