Jimmy Buffett's First Backup Band The Story Behind Occupational Hazard Full Interview

The Our City Tonight Podcast · Nov 6, 2026 · 14m

Before Jimmy Buffett became a household name, a group of musicians helped shape the early chapters of his musical journey. On this episode of the *Our City Tonight* podcast, host Jim Gordon welcomes director, writer, and co-producer **John H. Cunningham** and producer and filmmaker **Ted E. Haynes**, the creative team behind the documentary *Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers*. The film tells the story of Jimmy Buffett's first backup band, exploring an important chapter in the history of the celebrated singer-songwriter. In this extended interview, Cunningham and Haynes discuss…