Jimmy Buffett does with The Coral Reefer Band at The Omni Coliseum on Sept. 4, 1976 in Atlanta. Tom Hill/WireImage
The White House issued a statement from President Joe Biden on the passing of Jimmy Buffett.
“A poet of paradise, Jimmy Buffett was an American music icon who inspired generations to step back and find the joy in life and in one another,” claims the note released on Saturday (Sept. 2). “His witty, wistful songs celebrate a uniquely American cast of characters and seaside folkways, weaving together an unforgettable musical mix of country, folk, rock, pop, and calypso into something uniquely his own.”
The “Margaritaville” singer-songwriter passed away at age 76 on Sept. 1. The news of Buffett’s fatality was validated on his website as well as social media accounts. He was “surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.” No reason of fatality was offered.
Biden, that was amongst numerous somebodies to remember Buffett on Saturday, remembered, “We had the honor to meet and get to know Jimmy over the years, and he was in life as he was performing on stage – full of goodwill and joy, using his gift to bring people together.”
The homage proceeded: “Over more than 50 studio and live albums and thousands of performances to devoted Parrot Heads around the world, Jimmy reminded us how much the simple things in life matter – the people we love, the places we’re from, the hopes we have on the horizon. A two-time Grammy nominee and winner of multiple country music awards, he was also a best-selling writer, businessman, pilot, and conservationist who championed the waters and Gulf Coast that he so loved.”
Buffett had 13 Billboard Hot 100 charting songs, consisting of 7 leading 40 hits as well as one leading 10, along with 40 access on the Billboard 200 cds chart throughout his profession.
“Jill and I send our love to his wife of 46 years, Jane; to their children, Savannah, Sarah, and Cameron; to their grandchildren; and to the millions of fans who will continue to love him even as his ship now sails for new shores,” stated Biden.
