Dave Mason, Rock Legend, Passes Away

0:00It's April 22nd. This is Music News Today, powered by AI, your daily soundcheck. I'm Cory with the story. Dave Mason, the guitar wizard from the classic rock supergroup traffic, has passed away at 79 years old. He died peacefully this past Sunday, April 19th, right in his own home in Carson Valley. His family broke the news on social media, sharing that it happened after he whipped up a great dinner with his wife Winifred. He settled into his favorite chair for a nap with their little maltees dog nearby. Fans and music lovers are mourning the loss of a true pioneer who shaped rock history. Traffic hits like, feeling our rights to echo through generations, and Mason's fingerprints are all over that sound. No official calls was mentioned, but his family called it a fitting end on his own terms. Tributes are pouring in from fellow artists and fans worldwide. As we wrap up this update, Dave Mason's riffs and spirit keep the beat going strong in our playlists forever.