The Parrot-Head Companion: An Insider's Guide to Jimmy Buffett

by Thomas Ryan

While the media were looking the other way, Jimmy Buffett managed to become one of the most popular entertainers of our age. Without benefit of a contemporary hit, his concerts continually gross in the top ten for annual income and attendance. In The Parrot Head Companion, Thomas Ryan delves straight into the heart of Parrot Head mania and explores the force that drives Buffett fans to form their own subculture. This book is an original and entertaining compendium of information about Jimmy Buffett's life, augmented by the author's evenhanded opinions of Buffett's music and writings. Also included are personal stories about his fans, the unswervingly dedicated Parrot Heads, and a definition of the spirit that is in them. Divided into chronological chapters, each section is packed with tantalizing facts, affecting anecdotes, and provocative album reviews.

204 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1960