Dave Mason, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of ‘60s prog-rock band Traffic, has died.
A spokesperson for Mason confirmed to USA TODAY that Mason died Sunday, April 19, at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was 79.
“Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved,” read a statement about his passing.
In 2024, Mason postponed a tour after a serious heart condition was discovered during a routine medical checkup. In 2025, Mason canceled all of his tour dates as his health problems persisted.
“Recovery is a long road. My love for you all runs deep,” Mason wrote on Instagram at the time.
