Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79

Home Music Obituaries Apr 21, 2026 7:24pm PT Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79 By Chris Willman Plus Icon Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic ChrisWillman Latest Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79 35 minutes ago Madonna Says Coachella Outfit Went Missing, Offers Reward for Its Return: ‘These Aren’t Just Clothes, They’re Part of My History’ 1 day ago Billy Strings Breaks Leg in Two Places While Skateboarding During Encore Break: ‘I Heard It Snap Over the Screaming Crowd!’ 1 day ago See All Getty Images Dave Mason, solo artist, a founding member of the band Traffic, writer of the classic rock songs “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe” and sideman to the Rolling Stones, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix, has died, according to an announcement from his publicist. He was 79. Mason was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the other original members of Traffic in 2004. In the 1970s he enjoyed solo hits with “Only You Know and I Know” and “We Just Disagree,” and over the years he also performed or recorded with David Crosby, Graham Nash, Michael Jackson, Cass Elliot, Leon Russell and others. Related Stories Donald Trump Calls for MAGA Boycott Against Bruce Springsteen's Tour and Attacks The Boss for Looking 'Like a Dried Up Prune': 'This Guy Is a Total Loser'