The Troubadour's Tour: Jimmy Buffett's Favorite Places on the Island He Called Home

Jimmy Buffett, singer, songwriter, author, sailor, and entrepreneur died at the age of 76 at his home in Sag Harbor, New York, on September 1, 2023. Buffett died from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer. How did Jimmy want to be remembered? In his own words: "He had a good time and made a lot of people happy. Yeah, that would be good."

This book is the ultimate self-guided tribute tour to Jimmy Buffett, including all of his favorite bars and restaurants, places he played his music, and locations where Buffett lived during his Key West years (maps included). Jump on a red rental bicycle (Buffett's favorite form of transportation), and come see the first Florida Keys bar that Jimmy ever had a drink in, (November 1971). Travel through time to his last Keys performance (February 2023), when he launched his Second Wind Tour with four unforgettable shows on what most friends claimed was his favorite island.

Read about the history and the changing society of the island during Jimmy's early years. Find out what real life events inspired Buffett to write the lyrics for his songs. Meet some of Jimmy's friends, including the infamous "Club Mandible" and fun facts about their escapades. Hear stories about Key West that would change Buffett forever, and that he, in turn, would change for all time.