Legendary Rock Artist Reveals “Serious” Medical Condition, Cancels Tour

Hall of Fame singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason has cancelled his upcoming tour after being diagnosed with a “serious heart condition.”

Mason, 78, is known for his work with the band Traffic and a notable solo career.

He has played and recorded with famous musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, and the Rolling Stones.

“Dave Mason has announced the cancellation of his Fall ‘Traffic Jam 2024’ west coast tour after doctors detected a serious heart condition during a routine appointment that requires immediate medical attention. His team of doctors expect a full and successful recovery, and Mason plans to resume his touring plans in 2025,” an Instagram post read.

“I’m heartbroken to have to cancel these dates, but it’s Doctor’s orders. I’ll be back, and better than ever, in 2025,” Mason said.

Dave Mason, the English guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with Traffic, canceled his upcoming “Traffic Jam” concerts after doctors detected a “serious heart condition during a routine appointment that requires immediate medical attention. pic.twitter.com/poTdX6oA75

— Died Suddenly Worldwide (@_DiedSuddenly) September 24, 2024

Traffic founder Dave Mason cancels tour to seek ‘immediate’ medical attention https://t.co/BwkTMKwyed pic.twitter.com/eudKxFl2Dc

— The Independent (@Independent) September 24, 2024

From The Independent:

Mason was one of the original members of the influential psychedelic rock band Traffic, alongside guitarist Steve Winwood, drummer Jim Capaldi and multi-instrumentalist Chris Wood. They formed in Birmingham in 1967.

Mason went on to leave the band following the release of their 1967 debut album Mr. Fantasy, but rejoined midway through sessions for their 1968 follow-up Traffic.

Among Mason’s best-known compositions are “Feelin’ Alright“, famously recorded by Joe Cocker in 1969, “Hole in My Shoe” and “Only You Know and I Know.”

“I’ll be back, and better than ever, in 2025”https://t.co/g2hx9YCxMp pic.twitter.com/zRGTqRDsQU

— The Smash Magazine (@thesmash_mag) September 27, 2024

Traffic co-founder and Rock Hall of Fame member Dave Mason has canceled his fall “Traffic Jam 2024” West Coast tour after doctors detected a serious heart condition requires immediate medical attention. https://t.co/ZeH3h70Xbe

— Variety (@Variety) September 23, 2024

Variety reports:

Mason’s storied career has found him not only co-founding Traffic in 1967 with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood but writing rock classics like “Feelin’ Alright” (gloriously covered by Joe Cocker), enjoying solo hits like “We Just Disagree,” and playing on such classic albums as the Rolling Stones’ “Beggars Banquet,” Jimi Hendrix’s “Electric Ladyland” and George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass.” He also played on early sessions of Eric Clapton’s Derek and the Dominos. He has released a series of solo albums over the years, including one in collaboration with the late “Mama” Cass Elliot. Later this fall, he will release his memoir, “Only You Know & I Know.”

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