Music superstars will come together to pay tribute to late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett during a special performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 11.
Dubbed Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, the show will honor the music and life of the good-vibes rocker who died on Sept. 1 at the age of 76 at his home in Sag Harbor, New York, due to complications from Merkel-cell carcinoma, a rare skin cancer.
Live Nation-Hewitt Silva announced the star-studded tribute will include performances by Paul McCartney, Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Brandi Carlile, Zac Brown, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Scotty Emerick, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Mac McaNally, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Jake Shimabukuro and Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band along with other special guests.
Tickets go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15 at Ticketmaster.com. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets via a special presale starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13-10 p.m. Thursday, March 14.
Buffett’s career spanned five decades and included more than 30 albums and hits like “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” His most loyal devotees, known as Parrot Heads, followed him everywhere and soaked up his blend of folk, country and Caribbean music. On top of being a popular musician, Buffett was also a best-selling author, actor and a very successful entrepreneur.
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