Fans in attendance at Dave Mason’s concert in Plainfield, Indiana on Aug. 18, 2024, had no way of knowing they were watching what would become the final performance of the rocker’s illustrious career.
Mason died April 19, 2026 at the age of 79, 20 months after his last concert. A statement from his family noted the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer “passed away peacefully” and went out “on his own terms.”
Between his time with Traffic, his work as a session musician, his successful solo career and his brief tenure in Fleetwood Mac, Mason covered a lot of musical ground. His career spanned over 50 years, and he brought a distinctive blend of material to the stage that night in Indiana.
What Did Dave Mason Play in His Final Concert?
Mason was in the midst of his Traffic Jam 2024 tour when he took the stage for the final time. The night started with “Share Your Love,” a track from his 1978 solo album Mariposa de Oro. From there he launched into a run of Traffic tunes, including “Pearly Queen,” “Rock and Roll Stew” and “The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.”…