Dave Mason RIP

[DigitalDrifter]

Dave Mason, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of ‘60s prog-rock band Traffic, has died. RIP.

Dave Mason, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member who co-founded the iconic U.K. band Traffic, has died at 79. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason,” a spokesperson for the Mason family said, adding that he died on April 19 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. Fronted by Steve Winwood, Traffic formed in 1967 and forged a psychedelic and blues-influenced rock sound. The band scored worldwide hits with “Feelin’ Alright,” which was later covered by Joe Cocker, and “Hole In My Shoe”. Both songs were written and sung by Mason. After leaving Traffic, Mason embarked on a solo career (including the 1977 hit “We Just Disagree”) and worked with artists including Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, and Fleetwood Mac.

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[Senior]

RIP Dave M.

 

[Harry Dresden]

when i saw Traffic around 71...mason came out for the encore and played with them....

 

[DigitalDrifter]

 

[JGalt]

I guess he wasn't feeling alright after all.

 

[rosends]

I do like some of Dave Mason's music, but I take issue with this statement from the article: "The band scored worldwide hits with “Feelin’ Alright,” which was later covered by Joe Cocker, and “Hole In My Shoe”

you mention Traffic and cite as a worldwide hit, Hole in My Shoe?

 

[Winston]