Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and Rock Hall Inductee, Dies at 79
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Dave Mason, the lead singer and co-founder of Traffic and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, died at 79 at his Gardnerville, Nevada home; no cause of death was disclosed. Mason also had a successful solo career with hits like Feelin’ Alright?, Only You Know and I Know, and We Just Disagree. He had canceled the 2024 Traffic Jam Tour due to a serious heart condition and announced his retirement from touring in 2025 because of ongoing health challenges. He is survived by his wife Winifred Wilson, daughter Danielle, and other family.
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