Dave Mason

Singer-songwriter, guitarist

English Worcester, England

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger-songwriter, guitarist
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth10/05/1946
Age79 years (died on 19, Apr, 2026)
BirthplaceWorcester, England
Date of Death19/04/2026

Latest News about Dave Mason

19/04/2026

Dave Mason, the renowned English musician and co-founder of the rock band Traffic, died on Sunday at his residence in Gardnerville, Nevada at the age of 79. He was celebrated for his roles as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and was a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee who penned over 100 songs during his career.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDavid Thomas Mason

Personal Life

Battle with addiction1
Loss of a child1

Career

Early Bands
  • The Jaguars
  • The Hellions
Key Groups
  • Traffic (founding member, 1967)
  • Delaney & Bonnie & Friends (1969)
  • Derek and the Dominos (temporary)
  • Fleetwood Mac (tenure)
Solo DebutAlone Together (1970, gold album)
Notable Albums
  • Dave Mason (gold)
  • Mariposa De Oro (gold)
  • Let It Flow (platinum)
Hit Singles
  • Hole in My Shoe (Traffic)
  • Feelin' Alright? (Traffic)
  • Only You Know and I Know
  • We Just Disagree (1977, top-ten)
Achievements
  • Penned over 100 songs
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee

Social Media

Official Websitehttps://www.davemasonmusic.com/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdF6Tz_3y30lU9BAr-eARxA

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Professional musician by his teens; recorded debut single 'Opus to Spring' with The Jaguars in 1963
2. Formed duo with Cass Elliot; released album Dave Mason & Cass Elliot (1971)
3. Recorded with George Harrison on All Things Must Pass
4. Rejoined Traffic briefly for live album Welcome to the Canteen
5. Wild legal episodes with record companies
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