Dave Mason, a Transportation founding member and Rock &, Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is taking a break from song to focus on his health.
The 78-year-old English singer announced on Monday that he had canceled his West Coast journey of Traffic Jam 2024 in order to start receiving therapy for a” significant heart problem” that “requires fast notice.” On his website and social media, Mason shared information about the tour’s withdrawal.
Mason’s staff of medical professionals “advised against all visit activity”, the rocker’s message said. Days after Mason changed his original visit plans to fit his health needs, the withdrawal news was revealed. Mason said last month on , Instagram , that his journey may push off in Santa Barbara, instead of playing the first couple of indicates in Phoenix and Las Vegas. The decision was made” under the guidance of specialists”, the statement said.
In April, the guitar — who has collaborated with Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac and other music giant — , rescheduled a show , in Cincinnati according to tinnitus.
The” Feelin’ Nice” and” We Just Disagree” designer will have heart surgery, Monday’s statement said. His family and friends “anticipate a powerful recovery,” according to his team. Mason’s visit will continue in 2025.
” I’m heartbroken to have to cancel these times, but it’s Doctor’s requests”, Mason said in the speech. ” I’ll be again, and better than ever, in 2025″.
Mason celebrated his day in May, writing on , Instagram , that he is “pleasantly amazed, primarily for the simple gift of breathing — data I’m still here”. The singer-songwriter began his career as a girl and in 1967 formed Traffic with Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood and Chris Wood.
Hardly a day goes by without a little laughter about it all and a lot of love for you and a living in music, the musician continued.
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