Dave Mason, Rock Legend, Passes Away at 79

0:00Dave Mason, the co-founder of the psychedelic rock band traffic and writer of hits like feeling alright and holding my shoe, passed away Sunday at his, home in Garnerville, Nevada. He was 79 years old and a rock and roll hall of famer. His publicists confirmed the news, but no cause of death has been shared yet. Last summer, Mason canceled his tour dates and retired soon after, blaming health problems from an infection after 60 years in rock and roll. On May 10th, 1946, in Worcester, England, he started traffic in 1967 alongside Steve Winwood, Jim Capowty, and Chris Wood. The band stood out for its bold sound, driven by Mason's sharp songwriting and guitar work. He bounced in and out of traffic, but built a strong solo run with gold albums like a loan together and a platinum one called Let It Flow. Mason also jammed on huge sessions with the Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Wings and Jimmy Hendrix. Winwood remembered him as key to traffic's early vibe, with music that still hits fans

1:03worldwide. Our hearts go out to his wife Winifred, daughter Danielle, and the rest of his family. His riffs keep echoing through the years. That's your California News Today update, AI-powered and always on.