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Traffic

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Forfans of classic rock, jazz-rock explorers, progressive heads, and steve winwood admirers.
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The Profile

Traffic are a British rock band formed in 1967 by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason. Blending psychedelia, soul, jazz and folk, they issued landmark albums including Mr. Fantasy, John Barleycorn Must Die and The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, disbanded in 1974, and reunited in 1994 for Far From Home. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

Founders: Steve Winwood (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Jim Capaldi (drums, vocals), Chris Wood (flute/sax), Dave Mason (guitar, vocals). Signature songs include Dear Mr. Fantasy, Feelin’ Alright?, The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys and John Barleycorn (Must Die). Released primarily on Island Records.

DeBaser’s reviews paint Traffic as a shape-shifting British band blending soul, jazz, folk and psychedelia under Steve Winwood’s leadership. Key praise lands on Mr. Fantasy, John Barleycorn Must Die and the live firepower of On the Road and Welcome to the Canteen. Several pieces highlight Winwood’s voice, Capaldi’s drumming and Chris Wood’s winds. Some albums split opinions, but the overall verdict is warmly positive.

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