Jimmy Buffett News and Information
Posted 3/26/2009
Few artists have an entire legion of fans, complete with a crafty name, but Jimmy Buffett certainly has that with his Parrotheads. After almost 40 years in the music industry, Buffett is still fusing county, pop and beach rock perfectly, which is reflected in his well-attended concerts.
Buffett broke onto the music scene with his fifth studio album, 1977s "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes," which featured the hit single "Margaritaville." As early as the 1980s Buffett reached out to his touring audience, and has been known as primarily a touring unit ever since.
Buffett has become quite a household name outside of music, opening Margaritaville restaurants across the globe, tapping into a clothing line and even penning some best-selling novels. His other endeavors, though, have not meant a halt in recording. In 2003, he released the duet "Its Five Oclock Somewhere" with Alan Jackson, and he also found commercial success with singles such as "Cheeseburger in Paradise."
As a touring entity, Buffett is known for his "Big 8," the eight songs that can be expected at almost every show. They include: "Margaritaville," "Come Monday," "Fins," "Volcano," "A Pirate Looks at Forty," "Cheeseburger in Paradise," "One Particular Harbour" and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes." "Its Five Oclock Somewhere" and "Why Dont We Get Drunk" have been added as of late.
The musical legend has certainly perfected his touring chops - he has been on the road every single year since 1984. The most recent installment is dubbed the "Bama Breeze Tour," and is supporting his most recent studio album, "Take the Weather with You," and the live disc "Live at Texas Stadium."