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My Take
Dave Mason is the kind of musician I find quietly heroic: a founding member of Traffic who wrote songs the whole world ended up singing, often without knowing his name. Feelin' Alright became a standard, We Just Disagree a radio staple, yet he never seemed to crave the spotlight that his talent earned. There's a craftsman's humility in that career, prioritizing the song over the celebrity. His passing in 2026 closed a long chapter of British rock, but the melodies outlive him. I respect artists whose work travels further than their fame, and Mason is a perfect example.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Mason
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴ・メイソン
- Reading
- でいゔ・めいそん
- Born
- May 10, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Worcester, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / guitarist / recording artist / singer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.davemasonmusic.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/davemasonmusic/
- Xhttps://x.com/davemasonband
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave%20Mason
Frequently asked questions
When was Dave Mason born?
Born May 10, 1946 (age 80).
Where is Dave Mason from?
Dave Mason is from Worcester, United Kingdom.
What does Dave Mason do?
Dave Mason works as singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, singer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.