Thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans bid farewell to the legendary singer on Sunday afternoon by filling the streets of Key West, Florida, to celebrate his life and memory.
The"It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" singer died on Friday at the age of 76 from Merkel cell skin cancer, an aggressive form of skin cancer, after a four-year battle. He had not publicized his health problems and had played multiple concerts throughout his treatment.🎶Just ahead of Key West's Sunday tribute to Jimmy Buffett, who left us on Sept.
— The Florida Keys September 4, 2023 Key West pays tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett who left us on Sept. 1. Thousands gathered on Duval Street for a march honoring the man who put "Margaritaville" on the map. 🎶🌴 #JimmyBuffett #KeyWest #Margaritaville pic.twitter.com/AogyoycyIc“I think that Key West was Jimmy Buffett. Jimmy Buffett was Key West in its own essence,” event organizer Jordan Upchurch said. “He loved this island so much.
He had launched"Margaritaville"-themed stores and restaurants, and he also opened Margaritaville Cafe in Key West in 1985. The"Margaritaville" business brand spread to casinos, resorts, three retirement communities, and a cruise line.The singer had called his unique music sound"Gulf and Western," which came to be called"trop rock," blending Caribbean and country music.
Buffett credited his grandfather, a ship captain who sang calypso songs, for teaching him about how to be a performer. The singer had been raised in Alabama but became known for his celebration of the tropics.
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