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Rock Legend Dave Mason Dies

Rock Legend Dave Mason Dies

The music world is mourning the loss of Dave Mason, who passed away peacefully at his home in Nevada.

Mason's prolific career spanned over six decades, including collaborations with iconic artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Fleetwood Mac.

He was a founding member of Traffic in the 1960s before launching a highly successful solo career that produced platinum-selling albums.

Tributes have poured in from across the industry, celebrating his 'dexterous skill' as a guitarist and his lasting impact on the classic rock canon.

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Dave Mason
British recording artist; singer-songwriter and guitarist from Worcester
Traffic
Peer-reviewed scientific journal
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Jimi Hendrix
American guitarist (1942–1970)