Jimmy Buffett
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 77 |
| Web site | www.margaritaville.com |
| Spouse | Jane Slagsvol |
| Margie Washichek | |
| Height | 170 (cm) |
| Awards | Country Music Association Award for Vocal Event of the Year |
| Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Event of the Year | |
| Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the Year | |
| Official site | margaritaville.com |
| Listen artist | www.youtube.com |
| Date of birth | December 25,1946 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Pascagoula |
| Mississippi | |
| United States | |
| Children | Savannah Buffett |
| Cameron Marley Buffett | |
| Sarah Delaney Buffett | |
| Siblings | Laurie Buffett |
| Parents | James Delaney Buffett, Jr. |
| Songs | SongsIt's Five O' Clock SomewhereGreatest Hits Volume II · 2003 MargaritavilleChanges in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes · 1977 Come MondayLiving and Dying in 3/4 Time · 1974 View 25+ more |
| List | It's Five O' Clock SomewhereGreatest Hits Volume II · 2003 |
| Net worth | Forbes |
| Skos genre | Pop |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 491388 |
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Jimmy Buffett Life story
James William Buffett is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett has recorded hit songs including "Margaritaville" and "Come Monday".
Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76
...By Kathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsUS singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, best known for his 1970 s hit Margaritaville, has died aged 76...
Irving Burgie: Songwriter of calypso hit Day-O dies aged 95
... Mr Burgie wrote a number of songs for Harry Belafonte During his career, the composer worked with artists including Jimmy Buffett, Chuck Berry and Sam Cooke...
Irving Burgie: Songwriter of calypso hit Day-O dies aged 95
Irving Burgie wrote the lyrics to The National anthem of Barbados
US composer Irving Burgie, who helped to popularise Caribbean music with hit songs like Day-O, has died aged 95.
His death was confirmed by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, who called for a moment of silence for The Man who wrote its national anthem.
Mr Burgie is best known for helping singer Harry Belafonte bring calypso music to the mainstream.
The 1950s song Day-O went on to be used in films, adverts and even as a wake-up call for astronauts in space.
The calypso hit, also known as The Banana Boat Song, featured in the popular film Beetlejuice and has been sampled by rapper Lil Wayne and singer Jason Derulo .
US media reports say Mr Burgie died on Friday as a result of complications from Heart Failure .
His website says his songs have sold More Than 100 million records worldwide.
Mr Burgie wrote eight of the 11 songs on Harry Belafonte 's 1956 album Calypso, which was The First album in the US to sell More Than a million copies.
Mr Burgie wrote A Number of songs for Harry BelafonteDuring his career, the composer worked with artists including Jimmy Buffett , Chuck Berry and Sam Cooke .
His other well-known songs include Island in The Sun , Jamaica Farewell and Mary's Boy Child, which he co-wrote.
Brooklyn-born Mr Burgie did not begin pursuing a career in music until he returned from serving in an all-black US Army battalion in World War Two.
He then used the benefits he received as A War veteran to fund his studies at New York 's prestigious Juilliard Performing Arts school and went on to launch a career as a singer and guitarist before moving into writing songs for others.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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