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Jimmy Buffett: Concerts
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The only performer ever to give a concert at Chicago's 92-year-old Wrigley Field, the legendary Jimmy Buffett entertains a sea of screaming Parrotheads at this sold-out event in September 2005. A compilation of two performances, this recording includes several of the easygoing, margarita-sipping favorites enjoyed for years by Buffett fans. Extras include bonus concert footage and Buffett's renditions of "City of New Orleans" and "Glory Days."
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The subject was manatees when Jimmy Buffett and Gov. Charlie Crist got together to talk about environmental issues. Crist met privately with the 60-year-old singer for about 10 minutes Thursday and then introduced him to nearly 20,000 fans at a concert, saying: "He has Florida in his heart and he loves her like I do." The governor recently pushed state wildlife commissioners to delay a decision to downgrade protections for manatees.
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Jimmy buffett is ... known for his charitable activities. He along with the former governor of Florida, Bob Graham founded the “Save the Manatee” club in 1981. This club is world’s leading organization for preserving manatees. A foundation called “singing for change” was started in 1995 to provide grants for charities in the area of environmental causes, children and family causes as well as for disenfranchised groups. in November 2004 he did a hurricane relief concert in Orlando called “ surviving the storm” and collected $3.4 million to provide relief for the
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Incredibly, three decades later, Jimmy Buffett still packs arenas and amphitheaters around the country, while Margaritaville now resides on the list of Top Songs of the Century. Buffett fans, known as Parrotheads, continue to flock to concerts and to support his impressive writing career, as well. With over four decades on the American music scene, Jimmy Buffett has now warranted a wide array of merchandise and collectibles in his name.
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Jimmy Buffett is the king of summertime fun and he's been atop that throne for decades. His island inspired tunes have earned him a loyal following of parrot heads who party to hits like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” The concerts are more like beach bashes, so remember to bring your sunscreen. Don't miss your chance to join the flock of Buffett fans. Buy your Jimmy Buffett tickets now!
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According to Buffett legend, it was actually a member of Buffett's own band who coined the term parrothead. Some parrotheads show up early in the morning of the gig, and proceed to construct their barbeques, inflatable tropical animals, and to don Hawaiian shirts in preparation of the coming musical fiesta. Deck-chairs and coolers are de rigeur, but the mock beach scenes are reserved only for the truly dedicated, with sand and maybe even a small water body to simulate the ocean. Many parrotheads claim that the party atmosphere is as important as the concert, and that the day leading up to the gig is often more memorable than the gig itself. Not a one of them would ever give up their Jimmy Buffett tickets, though, because to not go into the arena and see the legendary singer perform would be sacrilege.
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