Whatever Happened to Steve Winwood of Traffic?

If you were listening to rock in the late ’60s or turning on the radio in the ’80s, you probably heard Steve Winwood without even realizing it. Winwood built an impressive music career with the band Traffic and as a solo artist, which never fully slowed down, even when he stepped out of the spotlight at times. Sadly, Winwood is in the news again after the death of his former Traffic bandmate.

Winwood shared a tribute to Dave Mason, who passed away on April 19 at the age of 79. He said, according to Rolling Stone, “We were deeply saddened to hear of Dave Mason’s passing. Dave was part of Traffic during its earliest chapter and played an important role in shaping the band’s sound and identity during that time. His songwriting, musicianship, and distinctive spirit helped create music that has lasted far beyond its era and continues to mean so much to listeners around the world…”