Musicians are mourning the lack of legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who has handed away following an sickness.
Celebrity artists like Kenny Chesney, Elton John, Alan Jackson, Sammy Hagar and lots of others took to social media to honor the “Margaritaville” singer, who died on Friday night time (Sept. 1), in line with a submit on his web site. He was 76.
“Jimmy handed away on the night time of September 1st surrounded by his household, pals, music and canines,” the assertion reads. “He lived his life like a track until the final breath and shall be missed past measure by so many.”
Sitting on a seaside in Key West, Fla., Chesney paid tribute to Buffett by singing the primary verse and refrain of Buffett’s 1974 observe “A Pirate Seems at Forty.” He additionally shared a video of himself performing “Margaritaville” — which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Scorching 100 chart in 1977 — alongside the late singer-songwriter.
“So goodbye Jimmy. Thanks to your friendship and the songs I’ll carry in my coronary heart eternally. Sail On Sailor,” the nation star captioned the submit on Instagram.
Chesney and Buffett teamed up for a remake of Buffett’s “Attempting to Cause With Hurricane Season,” which was featured on Chesney’s 2018 album, Songs for the Saints. Chesney additionally appeared with Buffett on the star-studded observe “Hey Good Lookin’,” alongside Jackson, Keith, Clint Black and George Strait. The Hank Williams cowl was a part of Buffett’s 2004 album, License to Chill.
Jackson took to X (previously Twitter) to honor Buffett, quoting lyrics from “Boats to Construct,” one other track he sang with Buffett for License to Chill. The submit additionally featured a snapshot of the pair on the 2003 CMA Awards, the place they took dwelling vocal occasion of the 12 months for “It’s 5 O’Clock Someplace.”
Keith added on Instagram, “The pirate has handed. RIP Jimmy Buffett. Large affect on so many people.”
Famend for his wildly enthusiastic audiences, generally known as “Parrotheads,” Buffett — a former correspondent for Billboard journal — charted 13 songs on the Billboard Scorching 100. After tallying 5 prime 40 entries within the Nineteen Seventies, reaching No. 8 together with his signature anthem “Margaritaville,” he tallied different hits due to activates Jackson’s “It’s 5 O’Clock Someplace” (No. 17 in 2003) and Zac Brown Band’s “Knee Deep” (No. 18 in 2011). Buffett additionally scored 40 entries on the Billboard 200 albums chart throughout his prolonged profession.
Along with music, Buffett additionally constructed a billion-dollar private fortune with a collection of Margaritaville and LandShark Bar & Grill eating places throughout the U.S., in addition to licensing agreements for Margaritaville tequila, footwear, cruises, pre-packaged meals gadgets and an Atlantic Metropolis on line casino.
Under, discover extra tributes to Buffett:
Elton John through Instagram Story: “Jimmy Buffett was a singular and treasured entertainer. His followers adored him and he by no means allow them to down,” he mentioned in an Instagram story. “That is the saddest of reports. A beautiful man gone manner too quickly. Condolences to (his spouse) Jane and the household from (my husband) David (Furnish) and me.”
Paul McCartney on Instagram: Plainly so many great persons are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is considered one of them. I’ve identified Jimmy for a while and located him to be one of many kindest and most beneficiant individuals…”
Sammy Hagar through Instagram: “The Godfather of life-style. Jimmy began all of it and took it farther than anybody. He taught us all find out how to stay. Jimmy taught us all find out how to put on shorts, flip-flops and a worn out T-shirt, stroll on stage or to your favourite restaurant, and be comfy. Jimmy turned us onto Corona beer, tequila, and margaritas. The primary time I met Jimmy he mentioned ‘Oh you’re the man that’s making an attempt to get my job’ and I mentioned, ‘After all, all of us need to be you.’ Relaxation in paradise, Mr. Buffett.”
Jason Aldean on Instagram: “It’s a tragic day at this time. I woke as much as the information of Jimmy Buffett’s passing. His music has been the soundtrack to my life. Spending a number of my childhood in South Florida, he was the epitome of a free spirit and lived a way of life that all of us admired and strived to emulate. My dad was an enormous fan of his and his music was at all times enjoying in our home, so once I began enjoying guitar, it was a no brainer that I’d be taught songs like, A Pirate seems at forty, Come Monday and Havana Daydreaming amongst others. You impressed a number of us Jimmy and you’ll eternally be remembered. RIP brother.”
Sheryl Crow on X: “Simply noticed @jimmybuffett lately whereas recording with @EmmylouSongbird and @DollyParton. He was as he at all times was… a vivid mild! With a beautiful humorousness and at all times so heat. I’ll miss figuring out he’s on the planet. He’s up there crusing the intense blue Caribbean!”
Brad Paisley through Instagram: “He obtained the purpose of all this. Thanks @jimmybuffett for being the soundtrack to the very best in life. Heartbroken. However grateful for you. Sail in the direction of that distant horizon.”
Donnie Wahlberg through Instagram: “There’s a widespread audio used for IG reels — “while you assume you’re the good man within the car parking zone, after which this man reveals up”. Jimmy Buffett was that man! The good, and one of many absolute nicest, guys I ever knew. I used to be so wanting ahead to seeing you, and dealing with you, once more Jimmy. Now, I’ll sit up for catching a most heavenly sundown with you some day, as a substitute. My everlasting respect and gratitude to you, my good friend.”
Mike Love through X: “Your music introduced pleasure to so many individuals, together with me. It was at all times a pleasure when our paths crossed and we have been capable of share the stage collectively. I’ll maintain expensive our time spent collectively on stage, particularly you singing “Kokomo” with us. Your humorousness and gracious nature was a pleasure to be a spherical. Though we’ll miss you, we’ll proceed to benefit from the stunning music that you simply’ve blessed upon us. No extra footwear, simply your toes in heaven’s sand.”
Jenny Lewis through X: relaxation in peace to the nice @jimmybuffett an unimaginable author, good friend and mentor of life! we’ll miss him tremendously sending like to his household and to all his stunning followers. take pleasure in each cheeseburger.”
Oak Ridge Boys through X: “Relaxation Straightforward Jimmy … Thanks for the enjoyable …”
Hillary Clinton through X: “Honest winds and following seas, expensive Jimmy.”
