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The 1980 Touring lineup compared to their current counterparts. Only two of the old dogs remain. Just for retrospect.



1980 Coral Reefer Band

Jimmy Buffett - Guitar, Vocals
Greg "Fingers" Taylor - Harmonica
Harry Dailey - Bass
Mike Utley - Piano, Organ
Barry Chance - Slide Guitar
Josh Leo - Guitar (you heard me!. I said Josh Leo!)
Sammy Creason - Drums
Andy McMahon - Keyboards
Deborah McColl - Vocals
M.L. Benoit - Percussion



2005 Coral Reefer Band

Jimmy Buffett - Vocals, Guitar
Peter Mayer - Guitar
Tina Gullickson - Vocals
Nadirah Shakoor - Vocals
Robert Greendige - Steel Drums
Michael Utley - Keyboards
Ralph MacDonald - percussion
Jim Mayer - Bass Guitar
Roger Guth - Drums
Mac McAnally - Guitar, Vocals
Doyle Grisham - Steel Guitar
Amy Lee - Saxaphone
T.C. Mitchell - Saxaphone
John Lovell - Trumpet
Heather Perry - Dancer
Julie Harkness - Dancer

At least 2 of them are the same....

1980 Coral Reefer Band

Jimmy Buffett - Guitar, Vocals
Greg "Fingers" Taylor - Harmonica
Harry Dailey - Bass
Mike Utley - Piano, Organ
Barry Chance - Guitar
Sammy Creason - Drums
Andy McMahon - Keyboards
Deborah McColl - Vocals
M.L. Benoit - Percussion

Mr. Biggins- I do recall playing with this exact band in 1980 when Barry Chance could only play slide guitar. It seemed that Barry had a pitched nerve in his back and it affected his the fingers on his left band. It was so painful all he could do was to put a slide on his little finger and play slide all night. They called me to come out and play electric rhythm all night and that is how I got the job playing with Buffett. So add another name to that list. Josh Leo

I prefer the 1980 version before the dancers and stage props starting taking away from what brought me to the shows in the first place: the music. I know they've done a couple of dates with Buffett so far but I'd love to see a tour featuring Bill Payne on keys and Sonny Landreth on slydeco geetar.

Oh the older band no question...the current musicians are fine ...but I remember JB before all the dancers, props, etc. Just him and his band playing his older songs ......no question in my mind

Hey Josh! May I have your autograph? You were awsome in "Live By The Bay". I am serious though, if I gave you my address, would you send me an autograph? It would be the only true Coral Reefer autograph I have.

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Hey Josh! May I have your autograph? You were awsome in "Live By The Bay". I am serious though, if I gave you my address, would you send me an autograph? It would be the only true Coral Reefer autograph I have.

Of COURSE! I'll see if I can find a picture of me and Jimmy together to sign if thats o'k'? Josh

I really like what Mac brings to the band, so I'll got with 2005. Though you can't go wrong with either group.

Fingers left the band? when did that happen...

Josh -- let me know if you find one.

-Thanks!

1980 without a question. Jimmy I hope you are reading this!!!

Fingers left???.. Somebody startin rumors again round' here..

I liked them better in the 80's as well, more my lifestyle and kind of music then most of the newer stuff...but they are still AWESOME!

Musically they are much better now but I too like the scaled down stuff!

I enjoy both the 1980's and the 2005 Reefers. However, I'd pick the 1980s band. Back then it seems like it was all about the music and the stories. Today, it seems like it is all about the show.

As musicians, I think its hard to compare since it is 2 completely different eras. I do miss the harmonica in Jimmy's music. Growing up that is one of things that I thought made Jimmy's music unique. I'd love to see him add a strong harmonica player back to the band.

Also, I'd love to see a CRB concert sans props, costumes, etc.

White Overalls wrote:It seemed that Barry had a <b><i>pitched</b></i> nerve in his back and it affected his the fingers on his left band. Josh Leo

Now, is that some sort of a baseball related injury...?