Mason reflects on the moment he was ousted from Traffic, stating, 'I don't like the way you write. I don't like the way you sing. I don't like the way you play. And we don't want you in the band any more.' This stark dismissal left Mason in shock, crushing his dreams of being in the band he admired the most. His subsequent career, though successful, is seen by him as a fallback to the loss of this ideal collaboration.
In his memoir, Mason expresses a deep sense of longing for the band experience, noting, 'Differences combine to form beauty.' This illustrates his passion for the unique dynamics of a band, even as he acknowledges that such differences can lead to conflicts and separations, highlighting the bittersweet nature of collaboration in music.
Mason's life story is punctuated by personal trials, as he shares, 'I have been married four times, suffered bankruptcy twice, and lost my son to drugs.' These experiences echo the tumultuous journey of his music career, showing that behind the success lies a complex and often painful narrative that shaped him both as an artist and a person.
Despite the pain of his past, Mason's career boasts historic collaborations, as he states, 'I performed with Jimi Hendrix on Electric Ladyland, Eric Clapton in Derek and the Dominos, and many legends like George Harrison and the Rolling Stones.' This illustrates not just his talent, but his pivotal role in the rock music narrative over decades.
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