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Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Dies At 79: What To Know

Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Dies At 79: What To Know

Summary

Dave Mason, a founding member of the 1960s rock band Traffic and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, died at age 79 on April 19 at his home in Nevada. He had retired from touring in 2024 due to health problems related to a serious heart condition.

Key Facts

  • Dave Mason was a founding member of the progressive rock band Traffic from the 1960s.
  • He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
  • Mason died peacefully at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, on April 19, 2025.
  • His family shared that he passed away after napping with his dog at his side.
  • He retired from touring in fall 2024 after discovering a serious heart condition.
  • Mason postponed and later canceled all his 2025 tour dates due to health issues.
  • He was 79 years old at the time of his death.
  • The announcement was made on his official Facebook page by his family.
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