Dave Mason

“The business side of music is the part I don't like. The creative part is what I live for.”

“I think Traffic was a band that was really ahead of its time.”

“I just do what I do. I'm a musician, and I write songs. That's what I do.”

“Jimi Hendrix was just a phenomenal, groundbreaking talent. Playing with him was an honor.”

“'Feelin' Alright?' is a simple song. It's got three chords. It's not a big lyrical masterpiece. But it's about a feeling.”

“You have to be true to yourself and your music. You can't try to be something you're not.”

“I just wanted to make music that was timeless, that would last.”

“It's all about the song. A great song can be done in any style.”

“Songwriting for me is a very personal thing. It's a reflection of my life and the things I've been through.”

“You've got to have a great melody. That's the first thing that hooks people.”

“The best songs come from a place of honesty.”

“At the end of the day, it's all about the music.”

“Live performance is the ultimate for me. There's nothing like that connection with an audience.”