Overview
Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason found early success with the band Traffic, establishing himself as a skilled guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who penned the classic āFeelinā Alright?ā. Departing the band for a solo career, Mason earned three gold albumsāAlone Together, Dave Mason, and Mariposa De Oro ā and a platinum album, Let it Flow, which included the hit single āWe Just Disagree.ā In addition to his prolific solo work, Dave has been a member of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, the original lineup of Derek & The Dominoes, a duo with Mama Cass Elliott, an ill-fated version of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, and the legendary Fleetwood Mac.
Along the way, he appeared on some of the most acclaimed recordings in music history, including The Spencer Davis Groupās āGimme Some Lovin,āā George Harrisonās All Things Must Pass, The Rolling Stonesā āStreet Fighting Man,ā and close friend Jimi Hendrixās classic āAll Along the Watchtower.ā Additionally, he has recorded with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, David Crosby, Leon Russell, and Paul McCartney, who recruited Dave to play guitar on Wingsā first number one hit, āListen to What the Man Said.ā
From sell-out performances at Madison Square Garden to touring arenas with Peter Frampton, Dave was riding high as a bona fide rock star by the mid-1970s. But the successes didnāt come without challenges. Bad business deals, cocaine, and a seemingly endless touring schedule began to take their toll. Workmanlike in his dedication, however, the determined craftsman never gave up.
Here, for the first time, Dave shares some of the great untold tales in rock and rollā his complicated relationship with Traffic, his wild legal episodes with record companies, his battle with addiction and the loss of a child, and his eventual induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic. He dives deep into the music and shares inside stories featuring a cast of characters that includes Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Gram Parsons, Eric Clapton, and many others.
Dave Masonās reputation as a āquiet giantā has long been one of musicās great mysteries. Featuring over 150 photographsāas well as guest contributions from family members and friends such as Bonnie Bramlett, Mick Fleetwood, and Graham Nashāone of rockās true heroes finally shares his colorful, unique, and ultimately triumphant journey through a life in music.
This book title, Only You Know & I Know, ISBN: 9798218380175, by Dave Mason, Chris Epting, published by DTM Entertainment (September 3, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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