Dave Mason Dead At 79…An official statement from his social media site reads: It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife Winifred, he sat down to take a nap with sweet Star (the maltese) at his feet. He passed away peacefully, in his favorite chair, surrounded by the beautiful Carson Valley that he loved so much. A storybook ending. On his own terms. Which is how he lived his life right up until the end.
He leaves a lasting imprint on the soundtrack of our lives and the hearts he has lifted. His legacy will be cherished forever.
Mason was the co-founder of the band Traffic along with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood, and his history section on his website lists many of the legendary artists and bands that he worked with over the years:
Dave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and a platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”.
In addition to cranking out hits, Dave has performed on, or contributed to, a number of famous albums, including: The Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet, George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, Paul McCartney and Wings’ Venus and Mars, and Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Ladyland. Mason is featured playing acoustic guitar in “All Along the Watchtower” on Electric Ladyland, a favorite in Dave’s live shows!
Dave, a prolific artist in his own right, has collaborated with an enviable list of the who’s who in the music industry … Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Ron Wood, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, and Jim Capaldi, just to name a few. In addition to his own productions, Mason’s distinctive work is featured on numerous gold and platinum albums such as:
Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland “All Along The Watchtower” (acoustic guitar) and “Crosstown Traffic” (vocals)
George Harrison All Thing Must Pass (various tracks),
The Rolling Stones Beggars Banquet “Street Fighting Man” (shehnai and mellotron)
Paul McCartney and Wings Venus And Mars “Listen To What The Man Said” (guitar)
Graham Nash Songs For Beginners
David Crosby & Graham Nash, Graham Nash David Crosby
Dave Mason & Cass Elliot (Mamas & Papas) Dave Mason & Cass Elliot
The Spencer Davis Group “Somebody Help Me”, “Gimme Some Lovin’” and “I’m A Man” (vocals)
Fleetwood Mac Time (guitar, vocals)
Eric Clapton Crossroads (guitar)
For more on Dave Mason and his music, visit: https://www.davemasonmusic.com/
