Traffic's Dave Mason Cancels 2024 Tour Due to 'Serious Heart Condition' Requiring 'Immediate Medical Attention'

Mar. 15, 2025

Dave Mason in Beverly Hills in October 2019.Photo:Scott Dudelson/Getty

Scott Dudelson/Getty

Fans will have to wait a bit longer to seeDave Masonin concert.The Traffic founder, 78, revealed his upcoming 2024 tour is canceled, as he’s currently seeking medical treatment for a “serious heart condition,” inan Instagram postshared Tuesday, Sept. 24.“Dave Mason has announced the cancellation of his Fall ‘Traffic Jam 2024’ west coast tour after doctors detected a serious heart condition during a routine appointment that requires immediate medical attention,” read a statement from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s team.Dave Mason performs in Chicago in August 1980.Paul Natkin/GettyThe note continued, “His team of doctors expect a full and successful recovery, and Mason plans to resume his touring plans in 2025.“Mason also provided a direct statement to fans about his feelings on the unfortunate news. “I’m heartbroken to have to cancel these dates, but it’s Doctor’s orders. I’ll be back, and better than ever, in 2025,” he said.The musician, who’s worked with the likes of theRolling Stones,Fleetwood Macand Jimi Hendrix, was originally set to play a string of shows in Arizona, Nevada and California through Oct. 12.Dave Mason in March 2003.Al Pereira/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Last week, Mason’s team informed fans the tour’s first two shows in Phoenix and Las Vegas were canceled “under the advice of doctors.“Formed in 1967, Traffic featured an original lineup of Mason, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood.Mason’s solo career kicked off in 1970 with his debut album,Alone Together, and he’s since released over a dozen additional projects. His highest-charting solo hit is 1977’s “We Just Disagree,” which reached No. 12 on theBillboardHot 100.Dave Mason in 1968.Chris Walter/GettyHe was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of Traffic’s founders in 2004.In a 2019 interview withLouder, Mason said a major highlight in his career was witnessing Hendrix record a cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” for his 1968 album,Electric Ladyland.“I suppose if I have to choose one moment it would be sitting across from Hendrix, facing him with my acoustic guitar, Mitch Mitchell next to us, and laying down the track forAll Along The Watchtower,” he said at the time. “That would rate up there.”

Fans will have to wait a bit longer to seeDave Masonin concert.

The Traffic founder, 78, revealed his upcoming 2024 tour is canceled, as he’s currently seeking medical treatment for a “serious heart condition,” inan Instagram postshared Tuesday, Sept. 24.

“Dave Mason has announced the cancellation of his Fall ‘Traffic Jam 2024’ west coast tour after doctors detected a serious heart condition during a routine appointment that requires immediate medical attention,” read a statement from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee’s team.

Dave Mason performs in Chicago in August 1980.Paul Natkin/Getty

Paul Natkin/Getty

The note continued, “His team of doctors expect a full and successful recovery, and Mason plans to resume his touring plans in 2025.”

Mason also provided a direct statement to fans about his feelings on the unfortunate news. “I’m heartbroken to have to cancel these dates, but it’s Doctor’s orders. I’ll be back, and better than ever, in 2025,” he said.

The musician, who’s worked with the likes of theRolling Stones,Fleetwood Macand Jimi Hendrix, was originally set to play a string of shows in Arizona, Nevada and California through Oct. 12.

Dave Mason in March 2003.Al Pereira/Getty

Al Pereira/Getty

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Last week, Mason’s team informed fans the tour’s first two shows in Phoenix and Las Vegas were canceled “under the advice of doctors.”

Formed in 1967, Traffic featured an original lineup of Mason, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood.

Mason’s solo career kicked off in 1970 with his debut album,Alone Together, and he’s since released over a dozen additional projects. His highest-charting solo hit is 1977’s “We Just Disagree,” which reached No. 12 on theBillboardHot 100.

Dave Mason in 1968.Chris Walter/Getty

Chris Walter/Getty

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of Traffic’s founders in 2004.

In a 2019 interview withLouder, Mason said a major highlight in his career was witnessing Hendrix record a cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” for his 1968 album,Electric Ladyland.

“I suppose if I have to choose one moment it would be sitting across from Hendrix, facing him with my acoustic guitar, Mitch Mitchell next to us, and laying down the track forAll Along The Watchtower,” he said at the time. “That would rate up there.”

source: people.com