Instagram/Dave Mason & Steve Winwoo Music Steve Winwood honors late Traffic bandmate Dave Mason, reflecting on his vital role in shaping the band's early sound and enduring musical legacy. April 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - Steve Winwood recently shared a heartfelt tribute to his former bandmate Dave Mason. Reflecting on their time together in the band Traffic, Winwood acknowledged Mason's vital influence on the group's early sound and lasting legacy. "We were deeply saddened to hear of Dave Mason's passing," Winwood wrote.