R.I.P. Jimmy Buffett. [Archive] - Talk of The Villages Florida

Taltarzac725

09-02-2023, 03:54 AM

Rainger99

09-02-2023, 04:11 AM

Not a huge fan but he had a few great songs. I was surprised to see that he was one of the world's richest musicians with a net worth of over $1 billion!

Taltarzac725

09-02-2023, 05:39 AM

Not a huge fan but he had a few great songs. I was surprised to see that he was one of the world's richest musicians with a net worth of over $1 billion!

I also was not really a huge fan of Jimmy Buffett. More of a Eric Clapton fan.

Caymus

09-02-2023, 05:48 AM

Caymus

09-02-2023, 05:56 AM

Not a huge fan but he had a few great songs. I was surprised to see that he was one of the world's richest musicians with a net worth of over $1 billion!

He was making a lot from license fees. He was also friends with another Buffett (Warren) and purchased Berkshire shares when they were "cheap".

LuvNH

09-02-2023, 06:12 AM

His music gave joy. Loved his bar in Key West. Great businessman.

elevatorman

09-02-2023, 07:37 AM

“Some of it’s magic and some of it’s tragic but I had a good life all the way.”

– Jimmy Buffett

Kenswing

09-02-2023, 08:14 AM

Such a fitting song. His trip around the sun has sadly come to an end.

https://youtu.be/3dV1myAW2Cs?si=j1AaKsjTn6InqGeh

tophcfa

09-02-2023, 08:25 AM

Bummer, he was a great entertainer.

kkingston57

09-02-2023, 08:27 AM

I also was not really a huge fan of Jimmy Buffett. More of a Eric Clapton fan.

Personally feel that this is not a good comparison. Clapton was a great guitarist(who was accompanied by other great musicians) and Buffet is more of a sing along type musician/songwriter. What I really do not understand is that Jimmy is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the hall of fame has hip hop and/or rappers in it.

Stu from NYC

09-02-2023, 08:38 AM

Sorry that we never did get to go to one of his concerts.

firefighter4u

09-02-2023, 08:48 AM

The soundtrack of my "adulthood". Eternal fins up Jimmy

Ecuadog

09-02-2023, 09:05 AM

Rest In Peace.

Pairadocs

09-02-2023, 09:44 AM

Jimmy Buffett, legendary '''Margaritaville''' singer, dies at 76 (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jimmy-buffett-legendary-escape-margaritaville-singer-dies-songwriter-rcna103104)

Really enjoyed many of his songs and I know he was beloved by Villagers.

Loved buffet. When I heard of his death this morning, I thought of the very first time we saw and heard him. No "coral reefers" at that time. Neighbors at the time had been up to the Alabama beaches, said there was a guy from the area who sang in some of the beach bars there and was really great. They said his music was very different than what was thought of as "Caribbean" genre. They were excited and called us... said this local Alabama guy was going to be the entertainer at the local mall (Sunrise Mall for any of you who may also be from south east Florida) that weekend. The mall back then usually had live entertainment on weekends, much like that on our squares here. No band, just him, thought he was great and "might go somewhere"....LOL ! Never considered ourselves parrot-heads, but went to many of his concerts over the years. Sorry the "Chillers" are also gone from the Villages, they were as close to Buffet's original arrangements as any "tribute band" we've heard.

Pairadocs

09-02-2023, 09:57 AM

His music gave joy. Loved his bar in Key West. Great businessman.

Great businessman and legendary poet. Since I am a fan, many of his lyrics live in my head... LOL... I can't look up at a departure/arrival screen in any airport without "changes in latitudes changes in attitudes" playing in my head...LOL ! Yes, as another poster said, it's a day for a cheeseburger, especially for those of us in the paradise we call Florida.

Pairadocs

09-02-2023, 10:07 AM

“Some of it’s magic and some of it’s tragic but I had a good life all the way.”

– Jimmy Buffett

..... And he went to Paris
Lookin' for answers to questions
That bothered him so

eweissenbach

09-02-2023, 10:30 AM

Loved buffet. When I heard of his death this morning, I thought of the very first time we saw and heard him. No "coral reefers" at that time. Neighbors at the time had been up to the Alabama beaches, said there was a guy from the area who sang in some of the beach bars there and was really great. They said his music was very different than what was thought of as "Caribbean" genre. They were excited and called us... said this local Alabama guy was going to be the entertainer at the local mall (Sunrise Mall for any of you who may also be from south east Florida) that weekend. The mall back then usually had live entertainment on weekends, much like that on our squares here. No band, just him, thought he was great and "might go somewhere"....LOL ! Never considered ourselves parrot-heads, but went to many of his concerts over the years. Sorry the "Chillers" are also gone from the Villages, they were as close to Buffet's original arrangements as any "tribute band" we've heard.

We too greatly miss the Caribbean Chillers at the squares. Was our favorite “happy” music. Buffet wasn’t the greatest singer but he may have been the greatest mood setter entertainer of all time. Have a wonderful eternity in that one particular harbor Jimmy.

Boomer

09-02-2023, 10:43 AM

“I fell in love in the library once upon a time.”

Boomer

Topspinmo

09-02-2023, 10:45 AM

He was making a lot from license fees. He was also friends with another Buffett (Warren) and purchased Berkshire shares when they were "cheap".

Berkshire shares were never cheap. Only affordable If you have the means.

Bay Kid

09-02-2023, 10:48 AM

Another great one gone. So sad.

Funkman

09-02-2023, 10:50 AM

He'd always play Great Woods right around Labor Day weekend, must have seen him 10+ times, always a great time in the lot

Vibes to the Parrothead community

Taltarzac725

09-02-2023, 01:06 PM

He'd always play Great Woods right around Labor Day weekend, must have seen him 10+ times, always a great time in the lot

Vibes to the Parrothead community

I ran into a lot of Parrot Heads at Doggie Doo Run Run. They would go to the parties.

I did give blood at a number of One Blood Parrot Head Blood Drives.

Parrot Heads Club to host blood drive | In Today's Daily Sun | The Villages Daily Sun | thevillagesdailysun.com (https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays_daily_sun/parrot-heads-club-to-host-blood-drive/article_93eff53c-242d-11ed-9779-c78a2a1597bb.html)

kkingston57

09-02-2023, 03:00 PM

Berkshire shares were never cheap. Only affordable If you have the means.

Not so, you can now buy fractional shares. Bought mine several years ago and they have been a +++

JMintzer

09-02-2023, 03:10 PM

He made "Hush Puppies" cool... R.I.P.

BrianL99

09-02-2023, 04:52 PM

He'd always play Great Woods right around Labor Day weekend, must have seen him 10+ times, always a great time in the lot

Vibes to the Parrothead community

Here's a couple of photos of JB at Great Woods.

You've probably visited our bar in the Parking Lot. We had an 18' flat bed for a stage and had the Baja Brothers playing (until they became JB's opening band) and a replica of Captain Tony's Bar in Key West. I think one of these photos is from one of the very rare "matinee shows" JB played at Great Woods.

Jima72

09-02-2023, 05:39 PM

Not a real fan but his music seemed to,promote a peaceful, friendly kind of relationship with your friends and neighbors.

NoMo50

09-03-2023, 06:55 AM

coconutmama

09-03-2023, 07:11 AM

Here's a couple of photos of JB at Great Woods.

You've probably visited our bar in the Parking Lot. We had an 18' flat bed for a stage and had the Baja Brothers playing (until they became JB's opening band) and a replica of Captain Tony's Bar in Key West. I think one of these photos is from one of the very rare "matinee shows" JB played at Great Woods.

Great post. Thanks for the memories. Saw JB there & in Anguilla.

Never could get the quarter in the cod’s mouth at Captain Tony’s!

JMintzer

09-03-2023, 08:30 AM

Jimmy died as a result of skin cancer that spread to the lymph nodes, resulting in lymphoma. Skin cancer also took the life of Bob Marley, of whom Jimmy was a big fan. Tragic, but a reminder for those of us who dwell in the sun to keep up on those dermatologist appointments.

Yup. Bob Marly died from a melanoma that originated under one of his toenails...

Sadly, I've diagnosed two of them over my career...

Caymus

09-03-2023, 08:42 AM

Yup. Bob Marly died from a melanoma that originated under one of his toenails...

Sadly, I've diagnosed two of them over my career...

Probably a dumb question but were they normally barefoot or wore open toe footwear?

JMintzer

09-03-2023, 09:30 AM

Probably a dumb question but were they normally barefoot or wore open toe footwear?

Been so long ago, I honestly don't remember... One woman, one man, I'd assume the woman wore open toed shoes...

Escape Artist

09-03-2023, 11:02 AM

A day of mourning at Latitude Margaritaville to be sure :cry:

Chi-Town

09-03-2023, 12:06 PM

Sad but more music to come. There's quite a buzz (no pun intended) about his upcoming release "My Gummy Just Kicked In."

Escape Artist

09-03-2023, 01:39 PM

Yup. Bob Marly died from a melanoma that originated under one of his toenails...

Sadly, I've diagnosed two of them over my career...

Huh, I didn’t know that about Bob Marley. I thought he died of brain cancer. But perhaps it had spread there (from his toenail?)

mhballard73@icloud

09-03-2023, 02:59 PM

He was making a lot from license fees. He was also friends with another Buffett (Warren) and purchased Berkshire shares when they were "cheap".

Warren Buffet was his uncle.

BrianL99

09-03-2023, 03:06 PM

Warren Buffet was his uncle.

The are NOT related.

Were Jimmy and Warren Buffett related? DNA test results | Metro News (https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/02/jimmy-buffett-dead-warren-buffett-dna-test-related-19436185/)

Taltarzac725

09-03-2023, 03:13 PM

Village Parrotheads | Parrotheads (https://www.villagesparrotheads.com/)

Check out the Villages Parrotheads website.

The have a One Blood drive on September 11 and 12, 2023.

Velvet

09-03-2023, 03:36 PM

Bob Marley:

Melanoma
In May 1981, with his health not improving, Marley wished to return to Jamaica. However, his plane was forced to land in Miami and he was rushed to a hospital where he died on May 11, at age 36. Cause of death was the spread of the melanoma to his lungs and brain.
(from Google)

Fenster

09-03-2023, 04:04 PM

I was a fan until I saw the documentary on Netflix about him.

JMintzer

09-03-2023, 07:36 PM

Huh, I didn’t know that about Bob Marley. I thought he died of brain cancer. But perhaps it had spread there (from his toenail?)

Correct...

"Bob Marley died in 1981 as the result of a metastatic brain tumor. In 1977, a malignant melanoma (skin cancer) was discovered in Marley's toe."

JMintzer

09-03-2023, 07:48 PM

I was a fan until I saw the documentary on Netflix about him.

The guy who started the Parrotheads, and thus kick started Jimmy’s career, fell on hard times.

He got very sick and was homeless, as I recall. Jimmy did nothing for him. I forget the details, but it left me disallusioned about him.

Timothy B. Schmidt (of the Eagles), who was playing with Jimmy Buffet's band at the time, came up with the name at a concert in 1985, after seeing fans with inflatable parrots and Hawaiian shirts... It was a play on words, an homage to the "Dead Heads"...

I can't find anything to support the story that the founder of the Parrot Head Club "kick started" Buffet's career (he already had a thriving career since the mid 70's...), or that he fell on hard times...

Here's a link to the club's history...

Brief History - Parrot Heads In Paradise (https://phip.com/chapter-information/brief-history/)

Salty Dog

09-05-2023, 04:44 AM

I'm a big fan of his music.

I often think of this song when I think of him.

The song has some language that might be objectable to some.

Jimmy Buffett Doesn't Live in Key West Anymore (https://youtu.be/519s7fVqg0Q?si=P8uhN5RnQccHZrK9)

Taltarzac725

09-05-2023, 02:06 PM