"Mason was a lynchpin of the quartet, writing and performing more breakout hits such as the oft-covered "Feelin' Alright?," later picked up by the likes of the Jackson 5, Joe Cocker, and Gladys Knight & the Pips."
"Despite the bad blood, the band invited him to join them on and off for live shows, including the gigs that formed the 1971 live album Welcome to the Canteen."
"He was also an in-demand collaborator, playing 12-string acoustic guitar on Jimi Hendrix's cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" and singing backing vocals on "Crosstown Traffic.""
Dave Mason, the British singer and guitarist known for co-founding the rock band Traffic, has passed away at the age of 79. He died peacefully at home in Gardnerville, Nevada, on April 19. Mason was instrumental in Traffic's success, contributing hits like "Feelin' Alright?" and "Hole in My Shoe." He had a tumultuous relationship with the band, leaving and rejoining multiple times. Mason also launched a solo career, collaborating with notable artists and achieving Billboard hits throughout his career.
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