Coral Reefer Band

Up to his passing, American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett's touring and recording ensemble was known as The Coral Reefer Band. The band's name references "reefer" (slang for marijuana) and coral reefs, which is consistent with Buffett's songs with a tropical vibe. One evening in 1970, Fingers Taylor, an early Coral Reefer, would find Buffett playing alone at The Hub on the campus... read full bio