Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder And Songwriter, Dies At 79
Co-founder of Traffic and writer of 'Feelin' Alright?' died April 19 at 79; career included solo gold albums and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Los Angeles TimesDave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who wrote 'Feelin' Alright?,' dies at 79
Breitbart NewsDave Mason, co-Founder of Traffic Known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ Dies at 79
ABC NewsDave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin’ Alright,' dies at 79
Daily CallerHall Of Fame Rocker Dies At 79
Overview
Dave Mason died on Sunday, April 19 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, his publicist confirmed.
Mason wrote Traffic songs including 'Feelin' Alright?' and 'Hole in My Shoe' and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
Steve Winwood wrote that Mason played an important role in shaping Traffic's sound and that his songwriting and spirit continue to matter.
Mason's solo career produced three gold albums and one platinum album.
He is survived by his wife Winifred Wilson, daughter Danielle, nephew John Leonard, niece Michelle Leonard and brothers-in-law Sloan Wilson and Walton Wilson.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this obituary neutrally: they report factual career milestones, note health and death details from an official Instagram post, and include sourced tributes and collaborations without partisan language. Occasional positive phrasing appears as contextual appraisal, but sources prioritize chronology and quoted material over editorializing.