60s rock legend and Traffic founding member Dave Mason cancels tour dates after 'serious' health update
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and 60s legend Dave Mason has been forced to cancel an upcoming tour after discovering a “serious” health condition.
The 78-year-old musician, who is one of the founding members opf the 60s rock band Traffic, has been due to tour the US for upcoming dates. However, he has been forced to scrap the tour before it began due after undergoing immediate medical treatment.
In a statement, his team said: “We are sorry to inform you Dave Mason has a serious heart condition detected in a routine appointment that requires immediate attention. His team of doctors has advised against all tour activity, and therefore we have cancelled his Fall tour.”
Mason released a personal statement at the same time in which he explained that he was “heartbroken” to miss the shows but that they had been pulled as a result of “doctor’s orders”. He added: “I’ll be back, and better than ever, in 2025.”
The celebrated musician has worked with some of the biggest names in music throughout his storied career, including Sir Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Michael Jackson. Some of his biggest hits came as part of traffic, which he founded in 1967 alongside Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood.
While the line-up of Traffic changed throughout the years, the four founding members were recognised for their contribution in 2004 when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.