RIP Dave Mason

Saw him in 1975 at an all-day summer concert with Yes, Peter Frampton, and Ace. My specific memory of all the details is a bit foggy but I believe his set included, All Along the Watchtower, Only You Know and I Know, Feelin' Alright?, and more. I know it was a great day! RIP

His “certified live” is my favorite. Reportedly, no overdubs in the studio after the concert- everything is “certified” as being recorded live 

It can be very hard to tell exactly what someone's guitar rig was on a specific recording.  Interviews and photographs are the most reliable evidence available.  There are sonic signatures to pickups, but they can be overwhelmed by amplifiers, cabinets and effects pedals, particularly overdrives, and recording techniques.  For instance Jimmy Page was a dedicated Les Paul player, but it's a Fender Telecaster on many of his early LZ recordings.  Go figure.

Mason was a superior guitar player compared to Winwood, but his wasn't a better musician.  Winwood clearly has enough chops to be more than interesting.

I'm lucky to be the original owner of  the MCA "Heavy Vinyl" series of "Alone Together" They are 200g. Some will remember at the same time MFSL was introducing Anadisc 200 series. Same inner protective sleeve. These lps sound great. 

Thanks for all of the music Dave .....RIP 🎶

RIP Dave....I've seen him plenty of times,with Traffic and alone.I was blasting his,Greatest hits live cd yesterday....the Rock world will miss,you my man...