Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder Who Penned ‘Feelin’ Alright?,’ Dead at 79
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Key Points:
- Dave Mason, the guitarist and songwriter known for Traffic's "Feelin' Alright?" and solo hits like "Only You Know and I Know" and "We Just Disagree," died at age 79; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
- Mason retired from touring in late 2023 due to health issues, expressing gratitude to his fans and collaborators in a farewell statement.
- He began his career with Traffic, contributing major hits and later collaborating with iconic artists such as the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton.
- Mason's solo career included notable albums like Alone Together and Let It Flow, with "We Just Disagree" becoming a soft-rock staple; he also briefly joined Fleetwood Mac in the 1990s.
- His memoir, Only You Know and I Know, reflects on his extensive career and complex relationships with bandmates, including tensions with Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi.
