Memphis music man Keith Sykes, Buffett wrote ‘Volcano’ in 15 minutes
Keith Sykes reminisces about his friendship with Jimmy Buffett in the wake of Buffett’s death Sept. 1 at the age of 76. Sykes (left) and the Revolving Band started out the Sunday afternoon set on the Bud Light Stage at the 2019 Beale Street Music Festival. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special To The Daily Memphian file)
“We just traded lines until the song got written,” Keith Sykes said.
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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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