Jimmy Buffett is Worth $400 Million

[nortonrider]

Originally Posted by Red_Merkin

Really? 'Cause I wouldn't give you a nickel for him.

Feel better now?

[Bubba Ghanoosh]

Originally Posted by zachoff

My uncle saw him a couple summers ago & said he'd never seen so many bewbs at a show in his life (he's 65 and has seen a ton of shows). I neither love nor hate Jimmy Buffett, but I'll be damned if I can't sing along with most all his songs I hear. Something to be said for that, I guess.

I can't believe I had to Google "bewbs."

[guy n. cognito]

Wait for the "my soul is worth more than $400M comment.....

[nortonrider]

The one thing that I always thought was smart about Jimmy Buffets musical business model is how his music is centered around, Boating, The Beach, Islands, blue water, etc...

The people that are capable of enjoying those things have money....... Boating in the Caribbean isn't a poor man's hobby.

Targeting a group that has a good bit of disposable income is a very wise move if you hope to get some of it for yourself. Also, He get's to play his shows in some pretty nice locations.

Props to Jimmy Buffett!

[Red_Merkin]

Originally Posted by nortonrider

Feel better now?

Soime people can't take jokes

[nortonrider]

Originally Posted by Red_Merkin

Soime people can't take jokes

You were attempting to be funny ?????
Huh!

[Auguste]

Originally Posted by Bubba Ghanoosh

I can't believe I had to Google "bewbs."

Me three

[Marial]

Not a fan of his music, but hey, congratulations to him. There are a lot of worse people worth a lot more.

[wideload]

I was a big Buffett fan in the 70s and 80s, lost track after that (of alot of things!). Never enjoyed PLAYING his songs, but sure enjoyed listening, drinking and lounging to them. Glad to see he made it through - alot of our heroes haven't.

[pondscum29]

Went to his franchise M'ville store & restaurant in Honolulu. Came out of there thinking he was the Krusty the Klown of music i.e. merchandised everything. There were t-shirts, flip flops, mugs, tequila, mix, blenders, golf balls, back scratchers, licence plates, etc. You name it, it had his stamp on it. All that was missing was the "Why Don't We Get Drunk and Screw Home Pregnancy Test". There, it's in print and dated. I now get a cut should he endorse one. ::

[phmike]

Jimmy says he sells 'escapism' and it sells great. I have been a fan of his since the '70's. (The PH in my user name is for parrot head) The Coral Reefer band is very underrated. There is a huge range of talent there.
That article from Dec 24 2012 mentions $400M but that is his 2010 worth. It's probably several $M higher with the recent openings of some big locations.

[jerry]

Originally Posted by phmike

Jimmy says he sells 'escapism' and it sells great. I have been a fan of his since the '70's. (The PH in my user name is for parrot head) The Coral Reefer band is very underrated. There is a huge range of talent there.
That article from Dec 24 2012 mentions $400M but that is his 2010 worth. It's probably several $M higher with the recent openings of some big locations.

A lot of great players have gone through the Coral Reefer Band. Buffett has toured for forty years and been smart with his cash, you have to admire that. We live in an era of corporate raiders that make 400 million shuffling a little paper around, I have no problem with a musician making a little cash in four decades of hard work.

[millsbass5]

***In my most sarcastic voice***

Why hell, no wonder!!! If I were fortunate enough to have to not play a bunch of lame-ass songs about....Uh, let's see here...... Let's say uh, some goofy-ass songs about white, sandy beaches, with beautiful sunsets & only the finest liquors. Hell, I'd be worth that damn much,too.
But, I'm seriously worried about his career. He's had way,way too many releases over the years, which keeps him from playing his classics. Which is career suicide, if you ask me.

[guitardefector]

Everyone here in the States thinks that if you don't have a mega hit billion selling album in the charts that you're washed up. Look at Neil Diamond or Santana or many others who haven't released anything in years and are huge and sell out every venue overseas. The US isn't the only game in town any longer.

[pondscum29]

My prior post sort of indicates I wasn't a fan. I love Buffett and the escapism he sells. When I go to a show, or watch a DVD, it's not to witness great musicianship -although that's a perk his band can deliver. He's frequently self-depricated his skills as a guitarist. I'm looking for a mental vacation while enjoying a margarita (a real one with 100% agave tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice - NEVER marg mix). I admit it. I'm a Parrothead. I even bit & bought a "University of Margaritaville" sticker for the rear window of my car (which sadly blew a head gasket and breathed its last over the holiday).

[Edward G.]

Originally Posted by Lonesomedave

oh, no....disagree.

he may not be your cup of tea (he's not really MINE), but musically and as a song writer, he's fantastic

as far as his money...go, man, go....good for you.

I mean, the man has written books, so he does have notions of structure and continuity. However, IMHO, the best thing about JB's songs is that they make money. I'm not sure how many of them will live on after he is gone, for anything contained within them. Only time will tell.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by guitardefector

Everyone here in the States thinks that if you don't have a mega hit billion selling album in the charts that you're washed up. Look at Neil Diamond or Santana or many others who haven't released anything in years and are huge and sell out every venue overseas. The US isn't the only game in town any longer.

The interesting thing about Buffet these days is that his CD's ARE selling... most going platinum due to his HUGE touring fan base. He is selling more 'albums' now than he did back when he had a few hits.

Truly an inspiration regarding how to last, make decent music (also not my thing, but I've learned to not confuse 'what I don't like' with 'what is bad' as I get older), having a long lasting career, treating employees well (from talking with my friends in his band) and giving the customer/listener a great 'bang for the buck' experience.

IMO.... very impressive 'machine' he has going there.

My favorite Buffett trivia is (if I have this right) there are only three authors who have had the number one selling book in the fiction and non-fiction categories at the same time (again, might not have this exactly right... same time, ever... can't remember).

J.D. Salinger
Hemingway
Jimmy Buffett

I'm not kidding.

[portlandguy]

It is party music and people love to party!

[phmike]

“Let me remind you: We are party people, and things will get better.” - Jimmy Buffett

ps, Buffett's name has two 't's - the 'buffet' where you eat has one 't'.