"Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved. He was a frontman who wrote and performed some of Traffic's biggest hits, but who hopped in and out of the lineup."
"Mason left Traffic in 1967, stating, 'I realized I needed more life experiences in order to write stuff that would become timeless.' He later rejoined and wrote half of the songs on their self-titled second album."
"'Feelin' Alright?' was a moderate hit for Traffic but had an extraordinary afterlife, being covered dozens of times by artists including Joe Cocker, Lulu, and the Jackson Five.'"
Dave Mason, co-founder of the rock band Traffic, passed away at the age of 79 in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was born in Worcestershire in 1946 and had a unique role in Traffic, contributing major hits while frequently leaving and rejoining the band. Mason wrote and performed the hit 'Hole in My Shoe' and later 'Feelin' Alright?'. His music was influential, being covered by numerous artists. Mason's journey reflected his desire for life experiences to enhance his songwriting.
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