Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder, Dies at 79

Dave Mason, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer known for co-founding the band Traffic, died on Sunday. He was 79 years old. Mason's family confirmed his passing in a statement shared with Rolling Stone Tuesday, in which they wrote, "Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and people he loved." No cause of death was immediately shared for the singer-songwriter. Though, the update comes seven months after Mason announced his retirement from touring, citing "ongoing health challenges as the reason behind this difficult decision." "Dave Mason's legacy is a testament to . . .