Jimmy Buffett
By Emily Curran
Background
- Born: December 25, 1946
- Lived in: Mississippi, Alabama
- Genre: Country, country pop, folk, rock
- 1969: went to Nashville in search of signing with a record company
- Key West provided a major impact in his life
Societal Acceptance
- Accepted by all classes
- Higher classes can relate more by going to his concerts even though the tickets are expensive
- The upper class can relate more to his full time beach vacation lifestyle
- Buffett attracts fans of all ages due to the range of music he plays as well as the laid back party attitude
- Buffett attracts fans of all races and genders partially due to his diverse band and back up singers
Impact
- Bring the nation together through his loyal following, the "Parrot Heads"
- Strong, vocal supporter of the Democratic party
- Made headlines when publicly criticizing George W. Bush for The Gulf oil spill
Backlash
- Loses fans based on politically views
- Many songs reference recreational drug use and is not accepted by many
Bibliography
"Jimmy Buffett | About." Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. Web. 31 Aug. 2015.