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Traffic was a British rock band formed in 1967 by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason. Blending rock, jazz, folk, and psychedelic influences, they created a distinctive, genre-defying sound.
Their early hits like "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and "Feelin' Alright" became classics, while later albums such as John Barleycorn Must Die (1970) and The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (1971) showcased a more progressive, jazz-infused style.
Though Mason left early on, the core trio of Winwood, Capaldi, and Wood carried the band through its most influential years. Traffic disbanded in 1974 but briefly reunited in 1994 for Far from Home, leaving behind a lasting legacy in rock history.
Traffic Band Members
• Core Members: Steve Winwood (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Jim Capaldi (drums, vocals), Chris Wood (saxophone, flute), Dave Mason (guitar, vocals, briefly)
• Later Members: Ric Grech (bass, violin), Rebop Kwaku Baah (percussion), Jim Gordon (drums), Roger Hawkins (drums), David Hood (bass), Rosko Gee (bass)
• Reunion: Winwood and Capaldi reformed Traffic in 1994 for Far from Home.
Mr. Fantasy (1967) (released as Heaven Is in Your Mind in the U.S.) use ☰ to select track
Mr. Fantasy (Full Album)
Traffic's debut album, blending psychedelic rock, jazz, and folk influences, with standout tracks like "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and "Paper Sun," showcasing the band's early experimentation and unique sound.
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