Music Legend Dave Mason Dies at 79
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Dave Mason, the English guitarist and co‑founder of Traffic, died at 79 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. A renowned collaborator and solo artist, he played with Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Mason’s solo career yielded albums like Alone Together and Let It Flow, and his 2025 release A Shade of Blue preceded his retirement from touring due to health issues.
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