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Jimmy Buffett
Born
James William Buffett

(1946-12-25) 25 December 1946 (age 79)
Pascagoula, Mississippi, U.S.
Died1 September 2023(2023-09-01) (aged 76)
Occupation(s)Musician, writer, entrepreneur
Years active1961–2023
Known forTropical rock music, "Margaritaville"
Notable work"Margaritaville", "Come Monday", "Fins", "Volcano", "A Pirate Looks at Forty", "Cheeseburger in Paradise"

James William Buffett (December 25, 1946 – September 1, 2023) was an American musician, writer, and entrepreneur. He gained recognition for his distinctive tropical rock style and crafted a persona centered around "island escapism," emphasizing a lifestyle devoted to savoring life and pursuing one’s passions. Buffett’s discography includes numerous popular tracks, notably the "Big 8": "Margaritaville" (1977), which holds the 234th spot on the Recording Industry Association of America's "Songs of the Century" list; "Come Monday" (1974); "Fins" (1979); "Volcano" (1979); "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974); "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (1978); "Why Don't We Get Drunk" (1973); and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" (1977). Additional well-known songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and the duet "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with Alan Jackson (2003). In 1975, he established the Coral Reefer Band.

Throughout his career, Buffett released over 30 albums, with eight earning gold status and nine achieving platinum or multi-platinum recognition from the RIAA. Globally, he sold more than 20 million certified records, placing him among the top-selling musical artists worldwide. His work garnered two Grammy Award nominations, and in 2024, he was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame under the Musical Excellence category.

Beyond his musical achievements, Buffett broadened his brand through various business endeavors. These included the Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant franchise, the now-closed Cheeseburger in Paradise, as well as ventures into hotels, casinos, alcoholic beverages, and retirement communities. He also enjoyed success as a bestselling author. At the time of his passing, his estate was estimated to be worth around $275 million. His dedicated fan community is affectionately known as "Parrotheads."

Early life

Born on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Buffett spent portions of his youth in both Mobile and Fairhope, Alabama. He was the son of Mary Lorraine (née Peets) and James Delaney Buffett, Jr., an employee with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He had two younger sisters named Laurie and Lucy.

Buffett’s early experiences with sailing were shaped by his family background—his grandfather captained steamships while his father was a marine engineer—which later influenced his musical themes. Raised in a Catholic environment with Jesuit education, he served as an altar boy during his youth.

His interest in music sparked in 1961 after witnessing a folk group perform in Biloxi, Mississippi, leading him to give his first live performance just one month later. He attended St. Ignatius School where he played trombone in the band and completed high school at McGill Institute in 1964.

Buffett began studies at Auburn University, where he acquired guitar skills from a fraternity brother; however, he left after one year due to challenges balancing academics with music. In 1966, he played acid rock with a band called Upstairs Alliance, inspired by groups like Jefferson Airplane. He resumed college at Pearl River Community College and later at the University of Southern Mississippi, earning a bachelor's degree in history by 1969 while joining the Kappa Sigma fraternity. During this period, he worked as an electrician and welder at a shipyard. Buffett avoided military conscription during the Vietnam War, benefiting from a college deferment and failing his physical examination.

Music career

Following his 1969 graduation, Buffett relocated to New Orleans, where he performed on the streets and in various local clubs. In 1970, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to chase a career in country music, briefly working for Billboard before securing a contract for two albums with Barnaby Records. His first album, Down to Earth (1970), sold a mere 324 copies. The release of his second album, High Cumberland Jubilee (1971), was postponed due to lost master recordings but eventually came out after he gained recognition.

In 1971, Buffett opened for other acts in Nashville but soon shifted to Key West, drawn by its dynamic cultural environment and opportunities. There, he mingled with prominent writers and performed at the Chart Room Bar, where he met his second wife and found employment as a yacht first mate for industrialist Foster Talge.

By 1973, Buffett had signed with ABC/Dunhill Records, stepping in as a successor to the late Jim Croce. His initial ABC album, A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean (1973), included popular tracks such as "Grapefruit—Juicy Fruit" and "Why Don't We Get Drunk". The income from this record enabled him to buy his first boat. He followed up with Living & Dying in 3/4 Time (1974), which featured the single "Come Monday", and later released A1A (1974), containing "A Pirate Looks at Forty".

In 1975, Buffett established the Coral Reefer Band, credited his wife with enhancing their public image, and toured as an opening act for the Eagles. Albums such as Havana Daydreamin' (1976) preceded his major success with Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes (1977), which featured the legendary hit "Margaritaville". Although the song offered a critical perspective on tourism, it significantly increased visitor traffic to Key West. Later, Buffett relocated to Saint Barthélemy, which inspired much of his subsequent music and literary work.

His 1978 release Son of a Son of a Sailor included "Cheeseburger in Paradise", which climbed to number 32 on the Hot 100 chart. The following year’s album, Volcano, delivered hits like "Fins" and its title track.

In 1983, Buffett won a trademark lawsuit against Chi-Chi's over "Margaritaville". The 1985 compilation Songs You Know By Heart, featuring many of his signature songs, became his top-selling album with sales exceeding seven million copies by 2005.

Buffett collaborated with Frank Sinatra in 1994 on "Mack the Knife". In 1996, he penned "Jamaica Mistaica" inspired by an incident where Jamaican authorities mistakenly fired upon his plane carrying Bono and others; the Jamaican government later issued an apology.

The 1998 album based on the musical adaptation of Don't Stop the Carnival earned gold certification. His 1999 track "Math Suks" stirred debate due to its critical stance on math education.

By 1999, Buffett adopted a more relaxed touring routine, performing roughly 20–30 shows annually; this was reflected in his live album Buffett Live: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. In 2003, his duet with Alan Jackson, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere", topped country charts for eight consecutive weeks and won him his first Country Music Association Award.

His 2004 album License to Chill debuted at number one on U.S. pop charts with first-week sales of 238,500 copies. In 2005, Radio Margaritaville expanded from online streaming to Sirius Satellite Radio broadcasts originating from Margaritaville Resort Orlando.

The 2006 release Take the Weather with You reached number one on country charts and featured "Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On", a tribute to Hurricane Katrina survivors. He received additional honors including a star on the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame in 2007.

In 2010, Buffett issued the live album Encores, while being ranked as the tenth highest-grossing touring artist of the decade with sales of 4.5 million tickets over ten years. He co-wrote "Knee Deep" alongside Wyatt Durrette for the Zac Brown Band’s album You Get What You Give, which achieved platinum status.

Buffett lent his voice to the benefit project Mark Twain: Words & Music in 2011 and released Songs from St. Somewhere in 2013, partially recorded at Eden Rock in St Barths. In 2020, he presented Songs You Don't Know by Heart, a fan-selected collection of lesser-known songs re-recorded using notable guitars.

His final full concert occurred at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego on May 6, 2023; he made two surprise guest appearances thereafter before passing away. Posthumously, his album Equal Strain on All Parts was released in November 2023.

In recognition of his musical contributions, Buffett was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 under the category of musical excellence.

Musical style

Jimmy Buffett's sound merged elements of country, rock, folk, calypso, and pop music, all infused with coastal and tropical motifs. This distinctive blend is frequently labeled as "gulf and western," "gulf rock," or tropical rock.

He characterized his music as "drunken Caribbean rock 'n' roll," highlighting its role as an escape from everyday life:

It’s pure escapism... part of the human condition to have fun and get away from life’s stresses. I aim for 50/50 fun and work, and it’s worked out.

A 1989 review in The Washington Post described Buffett’s style as a combination of "tropical languor with country funkiness," referring to it as the Key West sound or Gulf-and-western. The phrase "Gulf-and-western" nods to his early country roots alongside Gulf of Mexico coastal themes, playing off the term "Country & Western" and the former Gulf+Western company.

In 2020, The Associated Press praised Buffett’s signature Gulf Coast fusion of country, pop, folk, and rock, noting his skillful incorporation of instruments such as steelpans, trombones, and pedal steel guitar.

Musical legacy

Buffett’s influence extended to musicians including Greg "Fingers" Taylor of the Coral Reefer Band, as well as artists who adopted his beachside and celebratory motifs like Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, and Zac Brown.

"Parrot Head" fans

The term Parrot Head or parrothead identifies devoted Jimmy Buffett followers, while "parakeets" or "keets" describe younger enthusiasts or children within the fan community. At a 1985 concert at Timberwolf Amphitheater in Mason, Ohio, Buffett observed the audience’s Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats, likening their dedication to that of Deadheads. The phrase "Parrot Head" was coined by Timothy B. Schmit from the Coral Reefer Band. The inaugural Parrothead club was established in Atlanta in 1989. Each year, approximately 5,000 Parrotheads gather for the five-day Meeting of the Minds festival in Key West, Florida, held after Fantasy Fest. The fanbase mainly comprises baby boomers, with concerts known for tailgate celebrations and alcohol consumption.

Writing

Jimmy Buffett authored three books that all appeared on the The New York Times Best Seller list. Both Tales from Margaritaville and Where Is Joe Merchant? remained on the fiction bestseller list for over seven months. His 1998 memoir A Pirate Looks at Fifty debuted at number one on the nonfiction list, placing him among a select group who have topped both fiction and nonfiction charts.

Together with his daughter Savannah Buffett, he co-created two children’s books: The Jolly Mon and Trouble Dolls. The original hardcover edition of The Jolly Mon included a cassette featuring them narrating the story accompanied by music from Michael Utley.

His novel A Salty Piece of Land, published on November 30, 2004, came with a CD single of its title track and quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Buffett’s final book, Swine Not?, was released on May 13, 2008.

Soundtracks

Buffett composed the soundtrack, co-produced, and acted in the 2006 movie Hoot, directed by Wil Shriner and adapted from Carl Hiaasen's novel, which highlighted environmental conservation issues close to Buffett's interests. The film failed to achieve success either critically or at the box office.

In 1990, he contributed the song "Don't Bug Me" to the soundtrack of Arachnophobia. Additional credits include creating the theme for the 1993 CBS series Johnny Bago; performing "Turning Around" for the 1985 film Summer Rental featuring John Candy; "I Don't Know (Spicoli's Theme)" for the 1982 movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High; "Hello, Texas" for the 1980 John Travolta film Urban Cowboy; and "If I'm Gonna Eat Somebody (It Might As Well Be You)" for the animated feature FernGully: The Last Rainforest, recorded by rap artist Tone Loc.

Cameo appearances

Buffett appeared in brief roles in several films such as Repo Man, Hook, Cobb, Hoot, Congo, and the miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. He also portrayed himself in Rancho Deluxe—for which he composed music—and in FM.

He shared a performance with Kermit the Frog on the Sesame Street special titled Elmopalooza. Between 2011 and 2020, Buffett took on the role of helicopter pilot Frank Bama in seven episodes of the 2010 reboot of Hawaii Five-0.

In 2015, he made a cameo appearance in Jurassic World, holding two margaritas amidst a dinosaur rampage. Two years later, he was featured as a musical guest on an episode of NCIS: New Orleans, performing "I Will Play for Gumbo" inside a newly rebuilt bar. His last television appearance showed him busking that same song in the 2024 episode "Who Dat?" of Life & Beth.

In 2019, Buffett had an extended cameo playing himself in Harmony Korine's film The Beach Bum. Additionally, he portrayed both his real self and a con artist impersonating him in Season 12, Episode 11 of Blue Bloods.

Theater

Starting in 1994, Buffett began work on a musical adaptation of Herman Wouk's 1965 novel, Don't Stop the Carnival, composing music and lyrics while Wouk authored the book. The production premiered in Miami, Florida in 1997 but garnered unfavorable reviews and closed after six weeks.

Escape to Margaritaville debuted at San Diego’s La Jolla Playhouse from May through July 2017, followed by limited engagements in New Orleans, Houston, and Chicago, where it received positive feedback. With a book by Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley, this musical incorporates Buffett’s well-known songs, some with altered lyrics tailored to fit the narrative. It began previews at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on February 16, 2018, officially opening on March 15 under director Tony winner Christopher Ashley. Despite mixed reviews from New York critics, it concluded its run on July 1 after completing 29 previews and 124 performances. A nationwide tour commenced in Providence, Rhode Island, during fall 2019.

Business endeavors

Buffett leveraged the appeal of the tropical "island escape" lifestyle favored by his audience by developing a variety of enterprises under the Margaritaville brand. This portfolio encompasses licensed hotels, casinos, cruise ventures, dining establishments, bars, packaged food products, beverages, spirits, outdoor furniture, household items, appliances, and clothing. Through this multifaceted approach, Buffett has transformed his brand from solely musical roots into a comprehensive lifestyle business.

Dining establishments

In 1984, Buffett and a business associate launched a T-shirt store in Gulf Shores, Alabama, which ultimately did not succeed. The following year, they reopened in Key West, and by 1987 this evolved into Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. The brand grew to include Margaritaville and LandShark Bar & Grill restaurants in various cities such as Atlantic City, New Orleans, Nashville, the Cayman Islands, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Las Vegas, Jamaica, Orlando, and Baltimore. The Margaritaville restaurant located on the Las Vegas Strip was reportedly one of the top-grossing dining venues in the United States.

Buffett also co-established the Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant chain in 2002 alongside Bloomin' Brands; it was later sold to Luby's for $11 million in 2012 and ceased operations in 2020.

Music labels

In 1992, Buffett founded Margaritaville Records with distribution handled by MCA Records. After his contract with MCA concluded in 1996, he created Mailboat Records in 1999 to release live recordings and broaden his music enterprise.

Beer

Buffett secured Corona as a concert sponsor, which helped increase the beer’s market presence. Pursuing his own beer brand, he collaborated with Anheuser-Busch in 2006 to launch Landshark Lager, now part of the Anheuser-Busch brands lineup.

Gaming establishments

In 2013, Buffett joined forces with the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey to introduce a $35 million Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville-themed entertainment venue. This complex featured a Margaritaville Restaurant with a large blender and tiki bar centerpiece, a Landshark Bar and Grill, the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, a coffee shop, retail outlets, and a gaming area equipped with 12 Margaritaville-branded table games and 160 slot machines.

The Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi, operating under Buffett’s license from May 2012 until September 2014, was part of a long-term vision for a Buffett-themed casino in Biloxi that had been underway since 2000.

Athletics

Between May 8, 2009 and January 5, 2010, the Miami Dolphins’ stadium—currently known as Hard Rock Stadium—was renamed LandShark Stadium through an eight-month naming rights deal. Additionally, Buffett rewrote lyrics for his 1979 track "Fins", which is played during Dolphins home games.

A devoted baseball enthusiast, Buffett co-owned two minor league teams: the Fort Myers Miracle (1989–2014) and the Madison Black Wolf (1996–2000).

Interactive entertainment

THQ launched "Margaritaville Online" for Facebook in 2012; however, this game was discontinued after two years. In 2016, Buffett partnered with FunPlus to create a new Margaritaville-themed game.

Retirement communities

In 2017, Buffett unveiled Latitude Margaritaville, a $1 billion retirement community featuring 3,900 homes near Interstate 95 in Daytona Beach, Florida, developed in collaboration with the Minto Group. This concept expanded to include similar residential villages on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (2017), and Panama City Beach, Florida (2021).

Cannabis

Buffett entered the cannabis sector in September 2018 by partnering with William Wrigley Jr. II's Surterra Holdings to license the "Coral Reefer" marijuana brand, which officially launched in April 2019. This licensing agreement concluded in April 2023.

Berkshire Hathaway

During the 1980s, Buffett established a friendship with Warren Buffett and progressively increased his holdings in Berkshire Hathaway. Despite no familial ties, they affectionately called each other "Cousin Jimmy" and "Uncle Warren."

Environmental conservation

In 1981, Buffett co-founded the Save the Manatee Club, a 501(c)(3) organization, alongside former Florida governor Bob Graham. He played a key role in initiating the "Save the Manatee" license plate in 1986, with proceeds directed to the club. Additionally, Buffett contributed significantly to the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory and advocated for the reauthorization of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in 1987.

Charity performances

Buffett frequently entertained U.S. military personnel, including a performance at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in 2002. He took part in numerous hurricane relief concerts such as the Surviving the Storm benefit in 2004, which aided victims of Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne. In 2017, he also performed alongside Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith for similar causes.

In January 2008, Buffett held a concert in Hong Kong to raise funds for the Foreign Correspondents' Club Charity Fund supporting disadvantaged children.

On July 11, 2010, he gave a complimentary concert in Gulf Shores, Alabama with Jesse Winchester and Allen Toussaint to promote tourism following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, even modifying some lyrics to address the environmental crisis.

Disaster relief

Following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Buffett provided tents transported via his seaplane to assist displaced individuals. After Hurricane Irma, he dispatched private aircraft loaded with supplies and performed a benefit show in Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy.

Personal life

Buffett's first marriage was to Margie Washichek in 1969; their union ended in divorce by 1972. He met his second wife, Jane (née Slagsvol), at the Chart Room bar during her spring break in Key West; they wed in Aspen, Colorado, in 1977 with The Eagles performing at their ceremony. The couple had two daughters—radio host Savannah Buffett (born 1979) and filmmaker Sarah Delaney (born 1992)—and adopted a son named Cameron Marley (born 1994). They separated briefly in the early 1980s due to their party lifestyle but reunited after Jane achieved sobriety in 1991.

Buffett owned various properties including a waterfront estate in Sag Harbor, New York. He sold Key West real estate for $900,000 in 1998 and held residences in Palm Beach and Beverly Hills with transactions ranging from $1.3 million to $18.5 million between 1994 and 2020. His holdings also included a home on Saint Barthélemy, where he co-owned the Autour de Rocher hotel and restaurant—later closed by authorities and destroyed by fire—an incident referenced in his song "Autour Du Rocher." Additionally, he maintained an apartment within New York City's Deutsche Bank Center.

A long-time supporter of the New Orleans Saints, dating back to 1967, Buffett publicly endorsed the team and honored coach Sean Payton by naming him an honorary member of the Coral Reefer Band during Payton's suspension.

As an enthusiastic pilot, Buffett owned multiple aircraft including a Dassault Falcon 900 jet. In 1994, he was involved in a minor crash near Nantucket but sustained only slight injuries. In 2001, he was ejected from an NBA game due to profanity. In 2006, French customs detained him on suspicion of carrying ecstasy pills; after clarifying they were prescribed B-vitamin supplements, he paid a fine.

During a Sydney concert in 2011, Buffett fell off stage but quickly recovered and continued touring Australia the following year. By 2017, he followed a diet limiting sugar and carbohydrates except on Sundays and had stopped using marijuana.

Politically aligned with the Democratic Party, Buffett performed at events supporting Bill Clinton's campaigns and hosted fundraisers for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. In 2018, he actively campaigned for Democratic candidates during Florida gubernatorial primaries and rallies, occasionally altering song lyrics to critique Republican policies—actions that elicited varied responses from his audience.

Although raised Catholic, Buffett did not maintain religious practice later in life.

Illness and passing

In 2019, Buffett received a diagnosis of Merkel-cell carcinoma, an uncommon and aggressive form of skin cancer, but he chose to keep his condition confidential while continuing to perform and receive treatment.

By May 2023, he was admitted to the hospital due to urgent medical concerns, which necessitated postponing several tour engagements. Toward the end of August, Buffett transitioned into hospice care and convened a final gathering with close family and friends.

He passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 76, at his residence in Sag Harbor, New York. His estate was estimated to be worth around $275 million. President Joe Biden referred to him as a "music icon." A commemorative concert was held at the Hollywood Bowl in April 2024, showcasing performances by artists such as Paul McCartney, Eagles, Snoop Dogg, Harrison Ford, and Pitbull.

In 2025, Buffett’s daughter Jane initiated legal action against her co-trustee, alleging improper management of his trust assets.

Honors

Buffett was awarded an honorary doctorate in music by the University of Miami in 2015, where he also served as the commencement speaker. His birthplace, Pascagoula, Mississippi, paid tribute by naming a bridge after him.

A newly identified crustacean species discovered in 2023 was designated Gnathia jimmybuffetti in recognition of him.

In 2024, the Florida legislature proclaimed August 30 as Jimmy Buffett Day, renamed State Road A1A to the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, and introduced a Margaritaville-themed license plate supporting his charitable organization Singing for Change.

The City of Hattiesburg revealed its 57th mural titled "Parrots in Paradise," created by Gulfport artist Lucinda L'Enfant in October 2024.

Also in 2024, Buffett was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony featured tributes including performances by James Taylor, who sang "Come Monday" alongside Kenny Chesney and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally, as well as Dave Matthews performing "A Pirate Looks at Forty."

Discography

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1986 Template:Sortname Himself Concert film; executive producer; released direct-to-video
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1994 Template:Sortname The Armless Guy / Heckler Portrayed dual characters
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2005 Template:Sortname Himself Documentary participant
2006 Template:Sortname Mr. Ryan Served as producer and composer
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2008 Template:Sortname Himself Featured in documentary
2015 Template:Sortname Running Park Visitor with Margarita Drinks / Himself Uncredited cameo
2018 Template:Sortname Police Captain Released via video on demand and limited theatrical run
2018 Template:Sortname Himself Short documentary film
2019 Template:Sortname Himself Cameo; final film appearance
2020 Template:Sortname Himself Documentary feature
2021 Template:Sortname Himself Documentary film

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  ! 1995, 2003   ! The Tonight Show with Jay Leno   ! Himself   ! Six episodes featured   ! 1997   ! Music for Montserrat   ! Himself   ! Television concert special   ! 1998, 2005   ! Late Night with Conan O'Brien   ! Himself   ! Three episode appearances   ! 1998   ! Elmopalooza!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |-                                                                                                                                                         |-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |-

Tours

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  • Pink Crustacean Tour (1976)
  • Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes Tour (1977)
  • Cheeseburger in Paradise Tour (1978)
  • You Had to Be There Tour / Volcano Tour (1979)
  • Hot Dog & Road Map Tour (1980)
  • Coconut Telegraph Tour (1981)
  • Somewhere over China Tour (performed with broken leg) (1982)
  • Homecoming Tour (1982)
  • Six-Stop American Tour (1983)
  • Feeding Frenzy Tour (1984)
  • Last Mango in Paris Tour (1985)
  • Floridays Tour / World Tour of Florida (1986)
  • Parrot Looks at Forty Tour (1987)
  • Cheap Vacation Tour / Hot Water Tour (1988)
  • Off to See the Lizard Tour / Buffett Does Ballads Tour (1989)
  • Jimmy's Jump Up Tour (1990)
  • Outpost Tour (1991)
  • Recession Recess Tour (1992)
  • Chameleon Caravan Tour (1993)
  • Fruitcakes Tour (1994)
  • Domino College Tour (1995)
  • Banana Wind Tour (1996)
  • Havana Daydreamin' Tour (1997)
  • Don't Stop the Carnival Tour (1998)
  • Beach House on the Moon Tour (1999)
  • Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Tour (2000)
  • Beach Odyssey Tour (2001)
  • Far Side of the World Tour (2002)
  • Tiki Time Tour (2003)
  • License to Chill Tour (2004)
  • Salty Piece of Land Tour (2005)
  • Party at the End of the World Tour (2006)
  • Bama Breeze Tour (2007)
  • Year of Still Here Tour (2008)
  • Summerzcool Tour (2009)
  • Under the Big Top Tour (2010)
  • Welcome to Fin Land Tour (2011)
  • Lounging at the Lagoon Tour (2012–13)
  • Songs from St. Somewhere Tour (2013–14)
  • This One's for You Tour (2014–15)
  • Workin' n' Playin' Tour (2015–16)
  • I Don't Know Tour (2016–18)
  • Son of a Son of a Sailor Tour (2018–19)
  • Life on the Flip Side Tour (2021–22)
  • Second Wind Tour (2023)

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1974 Your Hit Parade Himself Episode titled "August 9, 1974"
1978 Saturday Night Live Himself Episode featuring "Richard Dreyfuss/Jimmy Buffett, Gary Tigerman"
1981, 1992 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself Appeared in eight episodes
1981 Fridays Himself Episode number "#2.25"
1982 SCTV Network Second City Television Himself Episode titled "Rome, Italian Style"
1977, 1984 Austin City Limits Himself Participated in three episodes
1983, 1985 Late Night with David Letterman Himself Appeared in three episodes
1984 Nashville Now Himself Episode aired on "April 1, 1984"
1989, 2020 Today Himself Featured in eight episodes
1991 Voices That Care Himself Television special appearance
1993 Johnny Bago N/A Participated in eight episodes; composed theme music
1994, 2008 Late Show with David Letterman

  ! Himself   ! Appeared five times

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