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  "textContent": "Music Connection is saddened to learn of the passing of singer-songwriter, guitarist, and founding member of Traffic, Dave Mason. A post on Mason's Facebook page reads, \"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 […]\n\nThe post RIP Dave Mason first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.",
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