Dave Mason, one of the founding members of the rock band Traffic, has announced he will retire from touring.<\/p>\n
The news was shared in a post on Mason\u2019s official Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mason\u2019s retirement is due to ongoing health challenges, according to the post.<\/p>\n \u201cDave Mason\u2019s legacy is a testament to the enduring power of rock n\u2019 roll and to a man who has followed his passion with authenticity and joy for more than six decades,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The news comes after Mason was forced to cancel his 2025 tour dates earlier this year, stemming from an infection in March, according to a post on his Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n During retirement, Mason will continue to pursue other creative projects, including an upcoming children\u2019s book and unreleased music, according to the statement.<\/p>\n Mason, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, co-founded Traffic in 1967 with fellow members Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood and Chris Wood.<\/p>\n The band became known for hit singles \u201cHole in My Shoe\u201d and \u201cFeelin\u2019 Alright?\u201d<\/p>\n Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame <\/a>in 2004 as a member of Traffic.<\/p>\n The latest from MassLive<\/p>\n Read the original article on MassLive<\/a>. Add MassLive<\/a> as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n