immy Buffett, 'Margaritaville' musician, dead at 76 | USA TODAY

Jimmy Buffett, a legendary singer and Margaritaville empire owner, has died at 76.

With his crinkled smile, breezy tunes and barefoot stage presence, Buffett encompassed the persona of a beach bum.

But a 50-plus year recording career that spawned unparalleled devotion from fans as well as branded restaurants, books, beer, resorts, a Broadway show and cruise line established Buffett as a bona fide mogul.