Blogger Phill Marder makes a good argument for Jimmy Buffett being in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Read the post at Goldmine Magazine.
Jimmy Buffett? Is he Rock & Roll? Those dedicated to putting everything into a category would probably say “No, he’s country” or “No, he’s folk” or “No, he’s Calypso.” Well, it doesn’t matter what you call him, because Jimmy Buffett is one of the Rock Era’s biggest superstars, has been for what seems to be ages, and his music stands for everything Rock & Roll should be.
His lyrics, often biting, humorous or both, speak for themselves. His concerts, resemble large, very large, parties. And what could be more Rock & Roll than his band’s name – The Coral Reefers? His fans – the Parrotheads – outnumber the population of many countries.