Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder Who Penned 'Feelin' Alright?,' Dead at 79
Source: Rolling Stone
Dave Mason, the guitarist who wrote the classic rock standard “Feelin’ Alright?” while he was a member of Traffic and later found solo success with the propulsive “Only You Know and I Know” and the soft-rock staple “We Just Disagree,” died on Sunday. He was 79. A cause of death was not immediately available.
“On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason,” a statement read. “Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and people he loved.”
Last fall, Mason announced his retirement from touring, citing ongoing health challenges as the reason behind his decision. “He retires from touring a happy man with a heart full of gratitude to his band members, business colleagues, and especially his legions of fans who made his life one of deep satisfaction and fulfillment,” read a statement on his social media at the time. “The immensity of his joy remains solid as he steps back from the stage.”
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RIP, and thanks for such great music.
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Saw him with Traffic, in Boston.
I liked his Head Keeper album too.
Thanks for the great music you gave us.
this album was playing in a dorm room across the hall the day I started my freshman year in college. Instant transformation to the mid-70s whenever I hear it.
Had a chance to see him perform many times in the SF Bay Area but something else always came up. Mistake.
