Jimmy buffett biography book
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Jimmy Buffett: A Good Life All the Way
JB gets probably less than 20% of the book, and the other 80% is about everyone who has ever played with him, talked to him, heard of him, passed bygd him on the street walking, or served him fries at the Podunk McDonald's sometime in the late s. Much of it reads like (and has about as much charm as) a phone book with no numbers. There are fewer Dalmations in a Disney movie than there are names per page in this thing.
To top that off, when the author goes off on a tangent about yet another obscure person you've never heard of, there fryst vatten no break in the page to let you know he's going off topic for the nd time. You'll just
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Jimmy Buffett
A candid, compelling, and rollicking portrait of the legendary pirate captain of Margaritaville—Jimmy Buffett.
In Jimmy Buffett: A Good Life All the Way, acclaimed music critic Ryan White has crafted the definitive account of Buffett’s rise from singing songs for beer to his becoming a tropical icon and inspiration behind the Margaritaville industrial complex, a vast network of merchandise, chain restaurants, resorts, and lifestyle products all inspired by his sunny but disillusioned hit “Margaritaville.”
Filled with interviews from friends, musicians, Coral Reefer Band members, and business partners who were there, this book is a top-down joyride with plenty of side trips and meanderings from Mobile and Pascagoula to New Orleans, Key West, down into the islands aboard the Euphoria and the Euphoria II, and into the studios and onto the stages where the foundation of Buffett’s reputation was laid.
Buffett wasn’t always the pied piper of beaches, bars, and laid
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5 Books Every Jimmy Buffett Fan Should Read
The late Jimmy Buffett is known for his island-themed songs and upbeat live performances, but his talents spawned far outside the music world. He was the definition of a multi-talented artist, trying his hand at acting roles, multiple business ventures, and even founding his own &#;Margaritaville&#; retirement village.
[RELATED: 3 Songs You Didn&#;t Know Jimmy Buffett Wrote for Other Artists]
Aside from his already extensive list of creative accomplishments, Buffett also proved himself a thoughtful, creative, and talented novelist. He penned two popular children&#;s books but also published multiple best-selling projects that appealed to a wide range of readers.
From an adventure-filled mystery to a reflective autobiography, here are five Jimmy Buffett books every music fan should add to their reading list.
Best Jimmy Buffet Books
1. Tales from Margaritaville
One year after making his publishing debut with his children&#;s boo