Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter whose laidback Key West sound earned him a legion of “Parrothead” fans and spawned a musical and business empire, has died at the age of 76. His death was announced in a statement on his social media and websites late Friday. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” the statement read.. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”

I had visited the Keys a few dozen times over the years and Jimmy B certainly made his mark on the Keys redefining Island Music. Never like that term especially (because of the Caribbean cultures use of this genre), but admired his cunning ability to create his own original brand of Country Island music! Have a great new adventure James.