British guitarist and singer/songwriter Dave Mason made his initial splash as a key member, alongside Steve Winwood, of the beloved ‘60s rock band Traffic, penning one of their biggest songs, “Feelin’ All Right.” After a brief stint with the band, he grew restless and left to pursue his own vision. Mason’s first full length outing, 1970’s Alone Together, was a critical and popular success, showcasing superior songwriting, soulful singing, and great taste in guest artists. He continued releasing albums through the ‘70s and ‘80s, and found a hit with the 1977 single “We Just Disagree.”

Emerging from the ashes of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship saw the former hippie heroes successfully adapting to a shifting ‘70s landscape with the soft-rock mysticism of “Miracles” and the arena-ready riffage of “Jane,” before taking on the ‘80s as Starship.