On Saturday, Music City mourned the loss of Parrothead leader and music legend Jimmy Buffett, who passed away at age 76, alongside family, friends and his dogs. Countless fans passed by Margaritaville’s Broadway storefront to remember the icon and pay their respects.
“[He’s been] part of my family since I’ve grown up, my dad’s seen him in concert since he was like six, going to his concerts, so it’s really sentimental for my family; and so being here has been sentimental for me,” said Allie Olsen from Tampa, Florida.
Fans recalled his ability to bring together music fans of multiple genres and generations.
“For most people and for my family included, he’s been part of their internal structure for your whole family, from your parents to your kids, we’ve all been to shows together. It has been so much fun for all of us,” said Mark Hoover from Pennsylvania.
Before his days of booze in a blender and frozen concoctions, Buffett stopped in Nashville, where he released his first record. Eventually, he’d make his way down to Florida, but he leaves several marks on Nashville with his hotel and restaurant.
