December 29, 1967 – Traffic guitarist Dave Mason announces he is leaving Traffic due to musical differences, prior to the release of their first album.  He returns to the band less than one year later, delivering his hit song “Feelin’ Alright?”. Top 10 Rock Supergroups Classic Rock Birthdays December 29, 1947 – Cozy Powell (born Colin Trevor Powell), drums (Jeff Beck, Rainbow, … Continue reading CDJ Today: December 29 in Classic Rock →

Dave Mason made the best of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of us have been using video conferencing for necessary work meetings or virtual drinks with friends, the founding member of Traffic put together a bevy of heavy hitters to record a new version of his classic 1968 song “Feelin’ Alright” including Mick … Continue reading Dave Mason Releases New Version of “Feelin’ Alright” with Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Michael McDonald and Doobie Brothers →

Bob Krasnow, a music industry executive and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 82. Krasnow was born in Rochester, NY in 1934 and began his career in the music industry in the 1950s. During his early years in the industry he worked for a number of … Continue reading Record Label Executive Bob Krasnow Dies at 82 →

Journey and the Doobie Brothers will hit the road together next year for the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour with special guest Dave Mason (Traffic). The 50-date tour kicks off May 12th in Irvine, CA and wraps up back on the West Coast in Chula Vista on August 30th. Tickets for the tour go on … Continue reading Journey and Doobie Brothers Announce North American Tour →

Dave Mason – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and co-founding member of Traffic, is working to raise awareness to his non-profit organization, Work Vessels For Veterans. The charity is a  “vessel” to help returning service men women to help start new careers or enhance their lives. Funds raised go towards presenting veterans with … Continue reading Dave Mason of Traffic Releases New Video In Support of Veterans [WATCH] →

Dave Mason – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and co-founding member of Traffic – has released a new solo album. Future’s Past features new versions of his classic songs plus new material that Mason has written and performed on tour over the last few years. The first track off the album, “Dear Mr. … Continue reading Traffic’s Dave Mason Releases New Solo Album [LISTEN] →

Dave Mason, co-founding member of Traffic, has announced the May 13 release his new album, Future’s Past. The album features new versions of his classic songs plus new material that he has written and performed on tour over the last few years. Renowned for such Traffic hits as “Feelin’ Alright” (covered by Joe Cocker) and … Continue reading Traffic’s Dave Mason Set to Release New Album →

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Traffic co-founding member is heading out on the road in the new year with a new project billed as Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam.    The tour begins January 3 in Atlantic City, NJ with dates through the rest of the year. The iconic singer, songwriter and guitarist … Continue reading Dave Mason To Kick Off ‘Traffic Jam’ Tour in New Year →