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Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin’ Alright,' dies at 79

Dave Mason, co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic and songwriter behind “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe,” died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada

The Independent UK

How Did Dave Mason Die? Details on the Traffic Co-Founder's 'Storybook Ending'

Dave Mason, renowned rock guitarist and songwriter, passed away at 79. Known for his work with Traffic and solo hits, his legacy spans decades of rock history.

International Business Times UK

“There were two camps. I came out of the Yardbirds camp – the Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck kind of things”: Why Todd Rundgren chose to play Gibsons over Fenders

Rundgren initially aligned himself with the Yardbirds guitar heroes, though would branch out in later years

Guitar World

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"Veering between sweet and sour, violent metal, disturbing imagery and cutesy melodies." A guide to every Poppy album so far

From debut Poppy.Computer to this year's Empty Hands, here's what you need to know about the discography of one of modern metal's most unique creatives

Metal Hammer

Zayn Malik 'asks for help from top cardiologist' after emotional message from his hospital bed

The singer, 33, was recently accused of punching Louis Tomlinson while they were filming a Netflix series

Evening Standard

“Something we never could have imagined when this all began”: Songs by melodic death metal pioneers In Flames, At The Gates and Dark Tranquillity to be performed by Gothenburg orchestra

Two symphonic celebrations of the Gothenburg Sound will be held in Sweden on December 4 and 5, in tribute to late At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg

Metal Hammer

“I had a two-neck guitar, then Steve Vai came out with his three-neck guitar. My label wanted me to challenge Steve to a duel”: Michael Angelo Batio on the origin of his four-neck guitar

The Quad was designed to go toe-to-toe with Steve Vai's three-neck creation

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"It was like a little vacation." The Tool and Failure side project which dissolved before most people knew it had ever existed

Ever heard Maynard James Keenan singing a Paul McCartney song? Now is your chance

Metal Hammer

“I was very fortunate to have played with so many great artists, even just for a moment”: Dave Mason, Traffic co-founder who played with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and George Harrison, dies aged 79

The English guitar great also worked with Fleetwood Mac, the Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson across his storied career

Guitar World

“Canoga works brilliantly plugged into an amp with a bit of hair on the tone already”: FAO Jimi Hendrix fans, Strymon expands analogue range with the vintage Fuzz Face-inspired Canoga

What began a decade ago as an afternoon project of Strymon CEO Gregg Stock becomes only the brand's second ever analogue pedal

MusicRadar

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who had a star-studded solo career, dies aged 79

British singer and guitarist wrote and performed Traffic classics including Feelin’ Alright? before platinum-selling solo albums and work with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and more

The Guardian - UK

Why Did Labrinth Really Leave Euphoria? Deleted Post About Releasing Music Every Sunday Raises More Questions

The absence of Labrinth's music in 'Euphoria' Season 3 has sparked fan disappointment and speculation about his departure, with Hans Zimmer taking over the score.

International Business Times UK

“Jimi and I sat down facing each other, with Jimi on six-string acoustic and me on 12-string”: The life and times of Dave Mason, the Traffic legend who played with Hendrix, McCartney, the Stones and more

“If you're going to learn something, you may as well try and put yourself around the best”

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“They said ‘we’re going to let you on the plane, but you’re going to have to be sniffed by the dog'": Ringo Starr talks to Jimmy Kimmel about his duet with Paul McCartney, the Beatles biopics and having to prove his ID

His 22nd solo album is out this week

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“There have been times in my career where I’ve wondered: at the end of the day, am I going to own only 15% of my catalogue?”: DJ Shadow on why he stopped sampling and left the MPC behind

The pioneering producer explains why he switched up his sample-heavy workflow in favour of soft synths and Ableton Live

Guitar World

“Think The Pretenders, Tom Petty or Sam Fender”: 5 easy open-position alternate chord voicings that will give you extra jangle

James Honeyman-Scott of The Pretenders was a master at creating interesting parts from simple alternate chords. We look at five you can use in your playing

The Independent UK

Dave Mason death: Traffic star dies aged 79 as family pay emotional tribute

Mason worked with artists including the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix after leaving the psychedelic band

Evening Standard

Tributes paid as ‘incredibly talented’ Traffic musician Dave Mason dies at 79

The guitarist and songwriter co-founded the British rock band and wrote some of their greatest hits.

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“I never wanted to be a solo artist. That album was all the songs that were turned down by Fleetwood Mac between 1975 and 1980”: Why Stevie Nicks decided to fly solo in 1981 – and how her pre-Fleetwood Mac songs were reborn with Sheryl Crow

Her journey from Bella Donna to Trouble In Shangri-La

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"The toughest thing I've ever done." The trauma behind Otis Redding's tragic classic (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

Written by Otis Redding and his guitarist/producer Steve Cropper, (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay became one of the truly great songs

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Traffic founder Dave Mason dead at 79

Dave Mason worked with Traffic, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Delaney and Bonnie, Derek and the Dominos, Mama Cass, Fleetwood Mac and many more in a sixty-year career

Metal Hammer

"We were just jamming, making stuff up. Our session went totally out of the window." The true story of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin's lost jam

Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi on the legendary Black Zeppelin jam – the greatest session you’ve never heard

International Business Times UK

Boy George Joins San Marino For Eurovision As UK Entry Faces Brutal 'Boring' Backlash

Boy George's surprise performance with San Marino's Senhit at the London Eurovision Party captivated fans, while the UK's 2026 entry, Look Mum No Computer, sparked mixed reactions ahead of the main event.

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“I was just a new guy, probably number nine on the list”: Larry Carlton on his nerve-shredding debut session with Quincy Jones – and the time he was called to play guitar on a Michael Jackson smash-hit

Carlton's experiences are a great example of why a session player has to be ready for anything

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"Basically all their songs are about loss and dying." Emo-loving pop star PinkPantheress on her favourite My Chemical Romance song

"I love Gerard Way!"

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