The Coral Reefer Band is the touring and recording band of American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Originally it was a fictional band consisting of the imaginary members Marvin Gardens, Kay Pasa, Al Vacado and Kitty Litter.

The name "Coral Reefer" alludes to both coral reefs (in line with Buffett's tropical-themed music) and also "reefer," which is slang for marijuana. The term is also related to sailing; a sailor who shortens or "reefs" a sail is a reefer.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band perform during their Summerzcool Tour in June 2009.

[edit] Current line-up

As of 2007^[update], the band's line-up consists of:

• Michael Utley - keyboards
• Robert Greenidge - steel drums
• Ralph MacDonald - percussion
• Peter Mayer - guitar, vocals
• Jim Mayer - bass
• Roger Guth - drums
• Mac McAnally - guitars, vocals
• Doyle Grisham - pedal steel guitar
• John Lovell - trumpet
• Tina Gullickson - vocals
• Nadirah Shakoor - vocals

[edit] Former members

Other former members of the Coral Reefer Band include:

• Jerry Jeff Walker - Guitar, background vocals, composer
• Lanny Fiel - Guitar
• Rick Riel - Bass guitar
• Paul Tabet - Drums
• Bergen White - Trombone
• Bobby Thompson - Banjo
• Randy Goodrum - Keyboards
• Buzz Cason - Keyboards, background vocals
• Don Kloetzke - Background vocals
• Roger Bartlett - Acoustic guitars
• Michael Jeffry - lead guitar, harmony vocals
• Josh Leo - guitar
• Vince Melamed - keyboards
• Tony Pace - Drums
• Timothy B. Schmit - bass, vocals
• Greg "Fingers" Taylor - harmonica
• T.C. Mitchell - saxophones and flute
• Amy Lee - saxophone and writer of the Buffett hit - Fruitcakes
• Barry Chance - guitar
• Hadley Hockensmith - Bass
• Andy McMahon - Organ, Fender Rhodes
• Harry Dailey - Bass, background vocals
• Matt Betton - Drums
• M.L. Benoit - Congas and percussion, background vocals
• David Briggs - Piano
• J.D. Souther - Background vocals
• Dr. Kino Bachellier - Shakers and French
• Freddie Buffett - Background vocals
• Norbert Putnam - Upright bass
• Dominic Cortese - Accordion
• Deborah McColl - Background vocals
• James Taylor - Background Vocals
• Steve Goodman - Acoustic lead guitar
• Reggie Young - Electric lead guitar
• Doyle Gresham - Pedal Steel guitar
• Ed "Lump" Williams - Bass guitar
• Sammy Creason - Drums
• Phil Royster - Congas
• Dave Persons - Guitars
• Johnny Gimble - Fiddle
• Shane Keester - Moog synthesizer
• Vassar Clements - Fiddle
• Ferrell Morris - Percussion
• Marvin Gardens - Maracas and beer cans
• Sam Clayton - Congas and Percussion
• Larry Lee - Guitar, Drums, Keyboards

[edit] Honorary members and special guests

Many artists have recorded and/or appeared on stage with Buffett, earning them status as honorary Coral Reefers.[1] Some of the more notable names are listed here.

• Clint Black - harmonica
• Ed Bradley - tambourine
• Rita Coolidge - vocals
• Sheryl Crow - vocals
• Harrison Ford - whip cracks
• Glenn Frey - guitar, background vocals
• Steve Goodman - guitar
• Earl Klugh - guitar
• Nicolette Larsen - vocals
• Roy Orbison - vocals
• Bill Payne - Keyboard
• Sonny Landreth - slide guitar

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