US EditionDave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and Songwriter, Dies at 79
- 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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'Feelin' Alright' Songwriter Dies at 79
Dave Mason—the co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic, songwriter behind classic rock hits "Feelin' Alright" and "Hole in My Shoe," and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer—died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was 79, reports the AP , and a cause was not immediately revealed....
Los Angeles Times
New Hampshire Union LeaderDave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who wrote 'Feelin' Alright?,' dies at 79
Dave Mason, singer-guitarist known for writing 'Only You Know and I Know' and 'Feelin' Alright?' and co-founding British band Traffic, has died at 79.
The Columbian
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79
NEW YORK — Dave Mason — the co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic, songwriter behind classic rock hits “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe,” and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer — died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nev. He was 79. Read more...
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