Dave Mason, Rock Legend, Passes at 79

0:00On April 22nd, Dave Mason, the legendary guitarist and songwriter from Traffic, and a quick stint with Fleetwood Mac, passed away at 79. He died peacefully at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, on April 19, as confirmed by his publicist. A rock and roll hall of fame in Duck D, Mason left behind a massive legacy in rock and psych music. His biggest hits came from Traffic, where he wrote and sang on tracks like Hole in my Shoe and Feelin' All Right, the latter a smash for Joe Cocker II. Solo, he scored with only you know and I know, tied to Delaney and Bonnie, and we just disagree in 1977. Fans and fellow musicians are mourning a guy who jammed with the elite Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix on all along the Watch Tower, George Harrison, Eric, Clapton, Paul McCardening, even Michael Jackson. On May 10th, 1946 in Worcester, England, he picked up guitar at 16, inspired by Buddy Holley, roadied for Spencer Davis group, then linked with Steve Winwood to form Traffic.

1:03Mason got fired from Traffic in 1968, but bounced back as a session ace, playing She-Ni on Street Fighting Man, and 12 String On. Hendrix, Classics, he dropped solo albums in the 70s and 80s, guested on McCartney's band, listened to what the man said, joined Fleetwood Mac for their time album in, 1995, and popped back into traffic for their 2004 Hall of Fame nod. Late last year, health issues forced him off the road, but he retired grateful for fans and bandmates. Survived by wife Winifred Wilson, daughter Danielle, nephew John Leonard, and niece Michelle Leonard, Mason's music keeps echoing through the... Jenna Regga, that rap's music news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.