Dave Mason
English Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter, and Producer
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason is an English singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer. Mason found early success founding the band Traffic, and at 19 he penned the classic “Feelin’ Alright?”, a song that has been covered by over 60 major artists. Departing Traffic for a solo career, Mason earned three gold albums—Alone Together, Dave Mason, and Mariposa De Oro — and a platinum album, Let it Flow, which included the hit single “We Just Disagree.” In addition to his prolific solo work, Dave has been a member of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, the original lineup of Derek & The Dominoes, a duo with Mama Cass Elliott, and Fleetwood Mac, with whom he recorded the album “Time”.
Dave Mason appears on some of the most acclaimed recordings in music history, including The Spencer Davis Group’s “Gimme Some Lovin,’” George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, The Rolling Stones’ “Street Fighting Man,” Graham Nash’s “Military Madness,” and Jimi Hendrix’s classic “All Along the Watchtower.” Additionally, he has recorded with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, David Crosby, Leon Russell, and Paul McCartney, who recruited Dave to play guitar on Wings’ first number one hit, “Listen to What the Man Said.”
Dave Mason holds some of the great untold tales in rock and roll— his relationship with Traffic, his legal episodes with record companies, his battle with addiction and the loss of a child, and his eventual induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic. He will share firsthand stories featuring a cast of characters that includes Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Gram Parsons, Eric Clapton, and many others.
Dave Mason has been a beloved touring artist for over 60 years, and recently retired from public life. This is a rare opportunity to see one of Rock and Roll’s true and legendary icons.