Traffic Co-Founder, 'Feelin' Alright' Singer Was 79
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dave Mason, founding member of Traffic and songwriter of classics like “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe,” has died at age 79; no cause of death was announced.
- Mason was known for his work with iconic artists including the Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, and his solo hits in the 1970s such as “Only You Know and I Know” and “We Just Disagree.”
- He contributed significantly to Traffic’s early success, writing major songs and playing various instruments, despite an intermittent relationship with the band.
- Mason played on landmark albums like the Rolling Stones’ “Beggars Banquet” and Hendrix’s “Electric Ladyland,” and briefly joined Derek & the Dominos and Fleetwood Mac during his career.
- He is survived by his wife Winifred Wilson and daughter Danielle, and was predeceased by his son True and sister Valerie Leonard.
