Whats it like to tour with Jimmy Buffett?
Back in the early 70s, Jimmy was just getting to that point where he was a national star, and those were the huge party days. It was a sign of the times, and that was the thing to do. And they did it very, very well, and passed with flying colors. In the 80s, there were a few incidents that toned it down a little. Jimmy started to see his life in the long term, too, and started thinking that he wanted to be around to enjoy this stuff, or at least learn a little bit about balance. He still has a great time out there, and has more energy than just about anyone I know. The guy is 55 and he’s unbelievable. He also knows how to enjoy his family and the things in life that may not be in the forefront of your mind when you’re 25. Touring with him is like being on board Barnum and Bailey. It’s a huge band filled with great musicians, and there are always 15,000 to 20,000 people there every night. It’s a rush. As many people who say, ‘Don’t you get tired of playing ‘Margaritaville?,’ it somehow
