Dave Mason, the prolific songwriter, singer and guitarist who performed with Traffic and Fleetwood Mac, is ending his touring career, blaming “ongoing health concerns.”

“Legendary icon Dave Mason, aged 79, has officially announced his retirement from touring, closing the curtain on 60 remarkable years of rock ‘n’ roll and marking the end of a significant era in music history," a statement posted online says.

"He retires from touring a happy man with a heart full of gratitude to his band members, business colleagues, and especially his legions of fans who made his life one of deep satisfaction and fulfillment. The immensity of his joy remains solid as he steps back from the stage."

The San Francisco Chronicle reports Mason had heart valve replacement surgery in 2024 and then develope

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