Jimmy Buffett (born James William Buffett on December 25, 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi) is a singer and songwriter, best known for his "island escapism" lifestyle and music including hits such as " Margaritaville" (No. 234 on the list of 'Songs of the Century'), and " Come Monday." He has a devoted base of fans known as " Parrotheads".
The son of James Delaney Buffett Jr. and Mary Loraine "Peets" Buffett, Buffett grew up in Mobile, Alabama, where he attended McGill-Toolen Catholic High School.
