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Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and Rock Legend, Dies at 79

Dave Mason, the acclaimed co-founder of the legendary British rock band Traffic and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 79. Mason was known for his influential contributions to music and a successful solo career.

22 Apr, 02:03 — 22 Apr, 13:15
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The GuardianMostly Factual7h ago

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who had a star-studded solo career, dies aged 79

British singer and guitarist wrote and performed Traffic classics including Feelin’ Alright? before platinum-selling solo albums and work with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and more Dave Mason, the co-founder of rock band Traffic who also collaborated with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and many other A-list musicians, has died aged 79. A statement from his representative said he died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, having settled in the US in 1969. “Dave Mason lived a re...

By Ben Beaumont-Thomas

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Fox NewsMixed4h ago

Dave Mason, co-founder of legendary British rock band Traffic, dead at 79

Traffic co-founder and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason has died at 79. The celebrated songwriter passed away peacefully at his home.

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varietyMostly Factual15h ago

Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79

Dave Mason, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member who found fame as the co-founder of Traffic in the 1960s and went on to a successful solo career in the ’70s and beyond, died Sunday at age 79 at his home in Gardnerville, Nev. No cause of death was given. Mason’s most famous songs […]

By Chris Willman

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual15h ago

Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and “We Just Disagree” Singer, Dies at 79

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and guitarist also had a hit with “Only You Know and I Know.”

By Mike Barnes

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deadlineMostly Factual15h ago

Dave Mason Dies: Traffic Co-Founder, Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Was 79

Dave Mason, the lead singer and co-founder of Traffic, has died. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was 79. The musician died in his home on Sunday, April 19, with no cause of death revealed. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the […]

By Armando Tinoco

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual16h ago

Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder Who Penned ‘Feelin’ Alright?,’ Dead at 79

“Only You Know and I Know” singer jammed with The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and George Harrison

By Jason Newman

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billboardMostly Factual14h ago

Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder, Dies at 79

The Traffic co-founder passed away peacefully at his home in Gardnerville, NV.

By Lars Brandle

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tmzMixed4h ago

Traffic Co-Founder Dave Mason Dead at 79

Dave Mason, the co-founder of rock band Traffic, has died at age 79. He passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, his family announced on his official Facebook page. They say he died "after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife Winifred,"…

By TMZ Staff

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nmeMostly Factual6h ago

Dave Mason of Traffic and once Fleetwood Mac dies age 79: “He lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved”

A prolific career saw him also play with The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Wings and Michael Jackson The post Dave Mason of Traffic and once Fleetwood Mac dies age 79: “He lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved” appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

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