Jimmy Buffett

James William Buffett was an American singer-songwriter. He was known for his tropical rock sound and persona, which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism" and promoted enjoying life and following passions. Buffett recorded many hit songs, including those known as "The Big 8": "Margaritaville" (1977), which is ranked 234th on the Recording Industry Association of America's list of "Songs of the Century"; "Come Monday" (1974); "Fins" (1979); "Volcano" (1979); "A Pirate Looks at Forty" (1974); "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (1978); "Why Don't We Get Drunk" (1973); and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" (1977). His other popular songs include "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978), "One Particular Harbour" (1983), and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" with Alan Jackson (2003). Buffett formed the Coral Reefer Band in 1975.

25 December 1946

Born on the same birth day (25 December): Ahmed Ben Bella • Akong Rinpoche • Alastair Cook • Ali Tandoğan • Emmanuel Agassi • Enrique Jorrín • Enrique Morente • Eric Gordon • Evangeline Booth • Evelyn Nesbit • Humphrey Bogart • Ian Bostridge • Irish McCalla • Jessica Origliasso • Jo-Jo Moore • Ken Stabler • Kenneth Anderson (British Army officer) • Mabel King • Noele Gordon • Noël Coypel • Rhaka Khan • Shane MacGowan

Born in the same month (December 1946): Benny Andersson • Bill Lee (left-handed pitcher) • Carmine Appice • David Macaulay • John Du Prez • John Rubinstein • Laffit Pincay Jr. • Pierre Falardeau • Polly Toynbee • Raphie Kaplinsky • Rhoma Irama • Roger Carr (businessman) • Ruth Fuchs • Tiit Rosenberg