Dave Mason Cancels 2025 Tour Due to Ongoing Health Issues

Published: June 4, 2025

Dave Mason, the co-founder of Traffic and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has announced the cancellation of his 2025 tour due to ongoing health issues.

The 78-year-old guitarist had previously postponed his 2024 tour after a serious heart condition was discovered during a routine medical check-up in September. Mason hoped to hit the road in the spring and summer, but he contracted a severe infection in March and has courageously been battling it ever since.

With deep regret, Mason said in a statement, "I must cancel all tour dates for 2025 due to ongoing health issues stemming from the infection I had in March. I'm incredibly grateful to my team of doctors - this has been challenging territory, to say the least."

Refunds will be made available at the point of sale. Mason also thanked his fans, family, band, and agents, as well as the venues, who have supported him in recent months.

"Your kind messages have lifted my spirits more than words can express. Recovery is a long road. My love for you all runs deep," Mason wrote. "God bless."

Mason's music career began in the 1960s, playing on Traffic's first album, 1967's Mr. Fantasy. He wrote and sang lead vocals on the English rock band's song "Feelin' Alright?", which would later become one of Joe Cocker's signature songs. Mason also wrote Delaney and Bonnie's hit "Only You Know and I Know" and had released his own hit with "We Just Disagree" in 1977.

Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 as a member of Traffic. He also played with Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash, Phoebe Snow, and Stephen Stills.

Last year, Mason published his memoir, Only You Know & I Know, and released his 21st solo album, A Shade of Blues, in March.

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