Jimmy Buffett Dies: Rockers React

Perhaps it is no shock that Jimmy Buffett — along with his languid bum-in-the-sun persona and songs concerning the easy pleasures of life — appeared to get together with everyone. So it made sense {that a} myriad of rockers posted heartfelt tributes to the “Margaritaville” star after he died on Sept. 1 on the age of 76.

How Did Jimmy Buffett Die?

Buffett’s loss of life was introduced through an announcement on his web site, which revealed he had been coping with a Merkel cell pores and skin most cancers, a uncommon carcinoma, for 4 years. “The beloved singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, surrounded by family and friends,” the assertion learn. “Buffett, 76, had been fighting Merkel cell skin cancer for four years. He continued to perform during treatment, playing his last show, a surprise appearance in Rhode Island, in early July.”

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‘Most Amazing Lust for Life’

Several high-profile rockers honored Buffett with statements shared on social media. Chief amongst them was Paul McCartney, who famous the singer-songwriter’s “most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humor. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him.

“Right as much as the final minute his eyes nonetheless twinkled with a humour that stated, ‘I really like this world and I’m going to take pleasure in each minute of it,'” McCartney continued.

‘The Founder of an Actual Tribe’

James Taylor also saluted his departed friend in a lengthy post. “Jimmy was the founding father of an precise tribe: tens of 1000’s of us made our strategy to the place he was holding court docket, simply to be close to him,” he wrote.” Taylor additionally referred to as Buffett “a real example of a man: no puffed up defensive macho bullshit, but a model of how to enjoy the great gift of being alive.”

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‘We All Want to Be You’

One of the funnier tributes to Buffett got here from Sammy Hagar, the rocker, seashore bum and entrepreneur who based the Cabo Wabo restaurant and tequila model. “Jimmy turned us onto Corona beer, tequila and margaritas,” Hagar wrote. “The first time I met Jimmy he said, ‘Oh, you’re the guy that’s trying to get my job,’ and I said, ‘Of course, we all want to be you.’ Rest in paradise, Mr. Buffett.”

You can see these and different rockers’ tributes to Buffett beneath.

More Rocker Tributes to Jimmy Buffett