PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Two months before his death, Jimmy Buffett walked onto the stage at Sunset Cove in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, to the shock of a few hundred unsuspecting fans. It would be his last public performance. On July 2, 2023, Buffett joined longtime collaborator Mac McAnally and percussionist Eric Darken during “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere.” As the crowd cheered, the “Margaritaville” singer strapped on his guitar and led a six-song set that closed with his signature anthem. Video of the mo

Scotty Emerick, a member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, plays a musical tribute to the late Buffett Jan. 25, 2024 in Tallahassee during Jimmy Buffett Day at the Florida Capitol. Events celebrated the life, music, legacy and philanthropy of the singer/songwriter, author and environmentalist. The celebration coincided with Florida Keys Day in Tallahassee — a fitting combination since Buffett lived in Key West for many years, writing songs about the island and launching his Margaritaville br