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Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and Songwriter, Dies at 79
The Traffic co-founder wrote “Feelin’ Alright?” and scored solo hits including “We Just Disagree,” according to his family.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Dave Mason, the Traffic co-founder, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, at age 79. A press representative confirmed the passing.
- Mason co-founded Traffic in 1967, writing the soulful "Feelin' Alright," which became a signature track. He briefly left and rejoined before launching a solo career in the United States.
- Throughout his career, Mason collaborated with Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones. His 1977 ballad "We Just Disagree" peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a major solo hit.
- Beyond music, Mason supported Little Kids Rock and founded Rock Our Vets to assist homeless veterans. He also served as founding board member of Yoga Blue, devoted to recovery practices.
- He is survived by his wife, Winifred Wilson, and daughter, Danielle. Preceded in death by his son, True, and sister, Valerie Leonard, the songwriter leaves a legacy of iconic recordings.
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