English singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason of the rock group Traffic poses for a portrait in 1968 in London, UK. (Photo by Chris Walter/Getty Images)

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Dave Mason, a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Traffic and a solo artist who recorded the hit up-tempo ballad “We Just Disagree,” has died.

Mason died on Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nev. He was 79. The musician was born David Mason on May 10, 1946, in Worcester, England.

Mason’s Facebook page announced the news of the musician’s death on Tuesday night: “It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife Winifred, he sat down to take a nap with sweet Star (the Maltese) at his feet. He passed away peacefully, in his favorite chair, surrounded by the beautiful Carson Valley that he loved so much. A storybook ending. On his own terms. Which is how he lived his life right up until the end.

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“He leaves a lasting imprint on the soundtrack of our lives and the hearts he has lifted,” the statement added. “His legacy will be cherished forever.”

Mason was a session musician who recorded vocals with The Spencer Davis Group on “Gimme Some Lovin’” and “I’m a Man,” which featured teenage singer-songwriter Steve Winwood.

After Winwood left The Spencer Davis Group, he, Mason, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood founded Traffic in 1967. In 1968, Mason wrote and recorded for Traffic the feel-good tune “Feelin’ Alright?” which was covered by Joe Cocker in 1968. The singer dropped the question mark from the title and "Feelin’ Alright’ went on to become a song classic.

Mason left Traffic in 1969 to embark on his solo career. According to Mason’s official website, the musician wrote over 100 songs and had recorded three gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason and Mariposa De Oro.

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In 1977, Mason released the platinum album Let It Flow, which included the song “We Just Disagree,” penned by guitarist Jim Krueger. “We Just Disagree” went on to become a top 10 hit.

Dave Mason Was Also A Prolific Session Player

In addition to his work with Traffic and his solo career, Dave Mason was a session musician who played with many legendary artists.

According to Mason’s website, he performed on or contributed to such classic albums as Beggars Banquet by the Rolling Stones, All Things Must Pass by George Harrison, Venus and Mars by Paul McCartney and Wings, and Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix.

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On the latter album, Mason played acoustic guitar on Hendrix’s classic recording of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.”

In addition, Mason also played on recordings by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Ron Wood, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton and Fleetwood Mac.

In addition to his wife, Winifred, Mason is survived by his daughter, Danielle. Mason was preceded in death by his son, True, and his sister, Valerie Leonard.

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