Sweet songs, boats, beaches, and, yes, margaritas. That’s the Jimmy Buffett way. Now, as the pirate turns 75, this special edition of LIFE celebrates the iconic musician’s mark on music, entertainment, and the meaning of 5 o’clock. Look back on the Man from Margaritaville’s rise to fame, his best and most powerful songs, the birth and success of his commercial empire, the world of the Parrotheads, and all the wildest Buffett stories—plus a recipe for the perfect margarita.
LIFE Jimmy Buffett
A PIRATE LOOKS AT 75 • More than a half century after his less than auspicious debut, Jimmy Buffett thrives as a revered songwriter whose singular approach to life is going strong.
A GUIDE TO THE Coral Reefers
Beyond the Big 8
Margaritaville Mementos
WELCOME TO MARGARITAVILLE
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