Some of the most memorable moments of Ed Bradley that have a connection with Jimmy Buffett:
May 6th, 2006 – Ed Bradley sings "Sixty Minute Man" with Jimmy at the Margaritaville Cafe in New Orleans during the Little Feat show
September 20th, 2005 – Ed Bradley introduces Jimmy Buffett at the landmark Katrina benefit concert, "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy" at Madison Square Garden
July 31st, 2004- Ed Bradley married artist Patricia Blanchet in a small, private ceremony at Bradley’s Woody Creek home near Aspen and Jimmy Buffett provided the wedding music.
September 30th, 2003 – Ed Bradley eulogizes Jimmy’s mother Mary Loraine Peets Buffett. Bradley added that Peets reminded him of a line from one of Jimmy Buffett’s songs: "And there’s that one particular harbor, sheltered from the wind, where the children play on the shore each day, and all are safe within."
November 16th, 2001 – Ed Bradley joins Jimmy on stage at the show at Madison Square Garden and sings "Sixty Minute Man"
February 19, 1998 – Ed Bradley joined in with the Coral Reefer Band and played tambourine and backup vocals at the show at the Madison Square Garden
April 30th, 1989 – Ed Bradley jumped up on the stage with Jimmy and danced with the backup singers
December 18th , 1988 – "Tell It Like It Is" with the Neville Brothers was filmed at the famed Storyville Jazz Hall in New Orleans’ French Quarter with a special guest appearance by Ed Bradley performing "Sixty Minute Man". Jimmy appeared performing "Middle of the Night" with the Neville Brothers.
June 28th, 1987 – Ed Bradley made an appearance in the rhythm section during the Jones Beach concert. The Coconut Telegraph from August 1987 says, "Ed is no stranger to stage performances having appeared with JB on stage several times in the past and has every intention of continuing to do so."
June 20th, 1986 – According to the "Dirt from the Road" written by Fingers Taylor in November 1986 Cocotel, "CBS newsman, Ed Bradley made his annual appearance on stage in New York (Jones Beach) to play the tambourine."
January 24th, 1986 – Ed Bradley, with his tusty tambourine, joined Jimmy and the Coral Reefers at the Rivergate Convention in New Orleans for a Super Bowl weekend show.