What is Jimmy Buffett Net Worth?

Jimmy Buffett Net Worth is US$ 730 Million as of 2022.

Net Worth USD 730 Million
Born:December 25, 1946 (77 Years)
GenderMale
Height5’ 6”
HoroscopeCapricorn
Country of OriginPascagoula, Mississippi, United States
Source of WealthMusic, Business, and Film
Marital StatusMarried
SpouseJane Slagsvol
Famous ForSong Margaritaville and album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.

Biography

Jimmy Buffett net worth is estimated at US$ 730 million as of 2022.

Jimmy Buffett is a versatile personality known for his songs “Come Monday” and “Margaritaville.” He started his musical career as a country artist in 1960 and released his first album, “Down to Earth,” in 1970. Jimmy combined tropical and coastal lyrical melodies with rock and pop genres of music and gained popularity among music lovers. He made Coral Reefer Band which included the recording and touring crew of singers and songwriters. Jimmy got certified with platinum and gold for some of his songs.

Timeline

1973

Jimmy released ‘A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean.

1977

Jimmy released the album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes’.

1985

Jimmy started the Margaritaville restaurant in Key West, Florida. He also owned the Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant, Margaritaville Tequila, Margaritaville Footwear, and Margaritaville Foods.

2005

Jimmy signed a partnership with RCA Records for two studio albums, ‘License to Chill’ and ‘Take The Weather with You.

2006

Jimmy was featured in the film ‘Hoot,’ directed by Wil Shriner. He also partnered with the Anheuser-Busch brewing company to produce beer under LandShark Lager.

2012

Jimmy released the ‘Margaritaville Online game for Facebook. It was discontinued within two years

2013

Jimmy started the Margaritaville Casino at the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

2016

Buffet partnered with FunPlus and developed a new Margaritaville game.

2017

Jimmy established a musical, ‘Escape to Margaritaville, which debuted in San Diego. The show was also run in Houston, New Orleans, and Chicago.

Early Life

The birthplace of James William Buffett is Pascagoula, Mississippi, USA; he was born on December 25, 1946. Jimmy was raised in Mobile, Alabama, then relocated to Fairhope, Alabama. Jimmy is the son of James Delaney Buffett Jr and Mary Lorraine.

Jimmy attended St. Ignatius School, where he played the trombone in the band. Later, he attended Pearl River Community College and Auburn University, where he played the guitar. From McGill Institute of Boys, he completed his graduation in 1964.

In 1969, Jimmy got his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Southern Mississippi. When Jimmy was at the university, he joined Kappa Sigma, one of the world’s largest social groups.

Career

Jimmy Buffett operated as a communicator for Billboard magazine in Nashville. In the 1960s, Jimmy began his musical career and recorded his debut album, “Down to Earth (1970).” In 1973, Jimmy released “A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean.” In 1974 Jimmy recorded albums “1A” and “Living & Dying in 3/4 Time.” In 1976, he released The album “Havana Daydreamin.”

Jimmy’s most famous song ‘Margaritaville’ was only a top 10 sensation on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song on the Billboard Adult Contemporary music charts peaked at position one. Jimmy’s best-selling album, “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes,” on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaked at eighth position and is platinum certified in the US; it was released in 1977.

In 1985, Jimmy started his Margaritaville restaurant in Key West, Florida. At that time, he gained popularity and propelled several business ventures. Jimmy owned Margaritaville Tequila, Margaritaville Footwear, Margaritaville Foods, and Cheeseburger in Paradise.

Buffett developed a musical based on the novel “Don’t Stop the Carnival.” Buffett wrote the lyrics and music while Wouk was the show’s author. In 1997, The show tracked in Miami, Florida. The musical got negative feedback from censors. Therefore, in 1998, Jimmy transformed the show into an album.

In 2006, Jimmy appeared in the Wil Shriner movie “Hoot.” Jimmy made a guest appearance in several films such as “From the Earth to the ‘Moon,” “Jurassic World,” “Rancho Deluxe” and “Congo.” Jimmy composed the signature songs for the TV series, such as “Turning Around,” “Johnny Bago;” the film “I Don’t Know,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “Summer Rental.” In 2006, to yield beer under the label of LandShark Lager Jimmy associated with the Anheuser-Busch brewing company.

Jimmy released the Margaritaville Online game for Facebook in 2012. However, it was outdated in two years. In 2017, he developed a musical “Escape to Margaritaville,” premiered in San Diego. The show was also out in Houston, New Orleans, and Chicago and got positive feedback from the censor.

Jimmy Buffett has a net worth of US$ 730 million as of 2022.

Jimmy Buffett Net Worth Growth

Jimmy Buffett’s net worth has grown in 2019 compared to 2018 and has steady growth in 2020. Also, it has seen the same trend in the year 2021 compare to the previous year. He accumulates a whooping net worth of US$ 730 Mn from his releases and endorsements.

Net Worth in 2022US$ 730 Million
Net Worth in 2021US$ 720 million
Net Worth in 2020US$ 700Million
Net Worth in 2019US$ 690 Million
Net Worth in 2018US$ 675 Million

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of Jimmy Buffett’s career:

  • Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes (Album, 1997)
  • Margaritaville (Song)
  • Down to Earth (Album, 1970)
  • It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (Duet,2003)

Favorite Quotes from Jimmy Buffett

Favorite Quote 1 by Jimmy Buffett

“It’s those changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes; nothing remains quite the same. With all of our running and all of our cunning, if we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane.”

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Favorite Quote 2 by Jimmy Buffett

“We got to roll with the punches, play all our hunches, and make the best of whatever comes your way. Forget that blind ambition, learn to trust your intuition – plowing straight ahead, come what may.”

Jimmy Buffett
Favorite Quote 3 by Jimmy Buffett

“There will always be those who feel more comfortable not venturing from the warmth of the hearth, but there are those who prefer to look out the window and wonder what is beyond the horizon.”

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Favorite Quote 4 by Jimmy Buffett

“We’re weird roman candles burning bright at both ends. At the end of the road where this story begins. Where the green of the gulf meets the blue of the sea, what makes it all happen is still a mystery to me. But those crazy days and those crazy ways, we never want to undo. We’ll be together, now and forever.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Jimmy Buffett have?

Jimmy Buffett’s net worth is estimated at US$ 730 million as of 2022.

What is Jimmy Buffett’s best-selling album?

Jimmy’s best-selling album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaked at eighth position and is platinum certified in the US.

What is Jimmy Buffett’s most famous song?

What is Jimmy Buffett’s most famous song?

Summary

American musician Jimmy Buffett is renowned for his hit songs ‘Margaritaville’. He has released more than 30 albums and recorded vocals for several films in his career.

Despite being a musician, he is also a famous businessman who owns two restaurant chains named after his hit songs. Due to his unique combination of country music and 40 live tours, he earned popularity.

 Jimmy Buffett’s net worth was estimated at US$ 730 million as of September 2022.

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