"True to his artistic spirit, Mason will spend his retirement years pursuing creative projects, including an upcoming children's book and in his studio culling over unreleased tracks from his 60-year career of live performances. 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. The immensity of his joy remains solid as he steps back from the stage."
"The 79-year-old musician shared the news in a press release, which stated "ongoing health challenges" as the reason for the retirement. According to Setlist.fm, Mason last performed live in August 2024 as part of his "Traffic Jam Tour," a trek that was cut short after doctors discovered that Mason was suffering from a "serious heart condition" during an otherwise routine health checkup."
"Mason's musical legacy is vast and begins with his work as an on-again-off-again member of Traffic in 1967, 1968, and 1971. He wrote and recorded multiple songs on the band's 1967 debut Mr. Fantasy and 1968 follow-up Traffic, sharing vocal duties with Steve Winwood. Mason also provided notable session work around this time, including a credit on Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland."
Dave Mason, 79, will retire from touring due to ongoing health challenges. Doctors discovered a serious heart condition during a routine health checkup that cut short his 2024 Traffic Jam Tour after his last live performance in August 2024. Mason plans to pursue creative projects in retirement, including an upcoming children's book and compiling unreleased tracks from his 60-year live-performance career. Mason began with Traffic in 1967 and contributed to the band's debut Mr. Fantasy and follow-up Traffic, shared vocals with Steve Winwood, and did session work including a credit on Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland. He moved to Ojai Valley in 1971 and released more than ten solo albums.
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