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Dave Mason

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Dave Mason is a living rock legend. At age 18, the Worcester England
native teamed up with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood to form
the legendary band Traffic, who had a profound affect on the genre of
rock and roll. While still a teen Mason penned the Traffic hit
“Feelin’ Alright”. The song became a global rock anthem and has been
recorded by dozens of artists (including Joe Cocker who had a huge
international hit with the song), “Feeling Alright” remains a highlight
of Mason’s live shows today.

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After extensive touring with Traffic throughout the UK and Europe,
Mason headed for the USA to pursue a solo career. He struck
international gold with his debut album “Alone Together”, which is
considered a seminal rock classic. It’s known for the marbleize vinyl,
vertical gatefold packaging, the hits “Only You Know And I Know”, “World
In Changes”, “Shouldn’t Have Took More Than you Gave” and more. The
album has sold millions of copies.  Five highly successful albums for
the CBS/Sony label followed, four of which received gold album
certification in the US. His next album Let It Flow sold millions of
copies and contains another major Mason classic “We Just Disagree”.


In addition to performing to sold-out audiences and being a permanent
staple in record collections and hearts of fans around the world,
Mason’s unique guitar work can be heard on many landmark albums and
songs such as the Rolling Stones’ Beggar’s Banquet, George Harrison’s
All Things Must Pass, Paul McCartney’s Listen To What The Man Said and
Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Ladyland. Hendrix’s major rock standard “All
Along The Watchtower” features Dave playing the acoustic guitars before
Hendrix’s soaring entrance onto

the track. The song is a big favorite of Dave’s and he performs it in
nearly every on of his live shows.  Dave Mason’s work and career remain
linked with numerous other members of rock and roll elite, including
Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson,
Fleetwood Mac, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Delaney &
Bonnie, Leon Russell, Ron Wood, Jim Capaldi, Mama Cass Elliot, and The
Spencer Davis Group. Dave Mason’s career spans several important rock
eras, and encompasses his work as a producer, performer, songwriter, and
consummate guitarist. In 2004, Mason was inducted into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the groundbreaking group Traffic.

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Mason is also involved in the program he co-founded, Work Vessels for
Veterans (WVFV); an all-volunteer movement that provides veterans with
the tools they need to transition to civilian work. Mason is also an
official supporter of Little Kids Rock, a non-profit organization that
provides free musical instruments and lessons to children in public
schools throughout the United States.

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