Mason Proffit was an American folk-rock band that was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The band was founded by brothers Terry and John Talbot in Chicago in 1969, and their music blended elements of traditional folk, rock, country, and bluegrass.

Mason Proffit released their debut album, "Wanted", in 1969, which was followed by "Movin' Toward Happiness" in 1971. The band's music was characterized by their tight harmonies, acoustic instrumentation, and socially conscious lyrics, which often dealt with themes of peace, love, and environmentalism.

Mason Proffit gained a loyal following through their live performances, which included appearances at major music festivals such as Woodstock and the Isle of Wight Festival. They also toured extensively with other well-known acts of the time, such as The Byrds, The Grateful Dead, and The Eagles.

Despite their popularity, Mason Proffit never achieved significant commercial success, and the band disbanded in 1973. However, their music has continued to gain a cult following over the years, and their songs have been covered by other artists such as The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and The Dillards.

Some of Mason Proffit's best-known songs include "Two Hangmen", "Eugene Pratt", and "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream". The band's legacy has been credited with paving the way for other folk-influenced acts such as America and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.

• John Talbot - guitar/steel guitar/banjo/dobro/vocals - b. John Michael Talbot, 1954, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
• Terry Talbot - guitar/Jewsharp/keyboards/fiddle/percussion/vocals
• Ron Schuetter - guitar/vocals
• Tim Ayres - bass
• Art Nash - drums/percussion

1. "Wanted" (1970)
2. "Movin' Toward Happiness" (1971)
3. "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" (1971)

• John Talbot - guitar/steel guitar/banjo/dobro/vocals
• Terry Talbot - guitar/Jewsharp/keyboards/fiddle/percussion/vocals
• Tim Ayres - bass
• Art Nash - drums/percussion
• Bruce "Creeper" Kurnow - keyboards/harmonica

1. "Rockfish Crossing" (1972)

• John Talbot - guitar/steel guitar/banjo/dobro/mandolin/vocals
• Terry Talbot - guitar/Jewsharp/keyboards/fiddle/percussion/mandolin/vocals
• Tim Ayres - bass
• Art Nash - drums/percussion
• Bruce "Creeper" Kurnow - keyboards/harmonica/vocals
• Bill Cunningham - fiddle/mandolin/guitar/vocals

1. "Bareback Rider" (1973)

1. "Come & Gone" (1973)

• John Talbot - guitar/vocals
• Terry Talbot - guitar/vocals

1. "The Talbot Brothers" (1974)
2. "Fire Wind"
3. "Reborn"
4. "The Painter" (1980)
5. "The Talbot Brothers Collection" (2-CDs) (1995)

1. "John Michael Talbot" (1976)
2. "The New Earth" (1977)
3. "The Lord's Supper" (1979)
4. "Troubadour of the Great King" (1981)
5. "No Longer Strangers" (1983)
6. "Heart of the Shepherd" (1987)
7. "Quiet Reflections" (1987)
8. "Empty Canvas" (1987)
9. "Songs for Worship, Vol. 1" (1987)
10. "The Regathering" (1988)
11. "Songs for Worship, Vol. 2" (1989)
12. "Come to the Quiet" (1989)
13. "The Lover & the Beloved" (1989)
14. "Master Collection, Vol. 1: The Quiet Side" (1989)
15. "For the Bride" (1990)
16. "Be Exalted" (1990)
17. "Beginnings" (1990)
18. "The Quiet" (1990)
19. "Come Worship the Lord, Vol. 1" (1990)
20. "Come Worship the Lord, Vol. 2" (1990)
21. "The Hiding Place" (1990)
22. "The Birth of Jesus: A Celebration of Christmas" (1990)
23. "Meditations from Solitude" (1994)
24. "Chant from the Hermitage" (1995)
25. "The John Michael Talbot Collection: A Library of 35 Favorite Songs" (2-CDs) (1995)
26. "Brother to Brother" (1996) (with Michael Card)
27. "Pathways to Wisdom" (1998)
28. "Cave of the Heart" (1999)

1. "No Longer Alone"
2. "Cradle of Love"
3. "A Time to Laugh, A Time to Sing"
4. "Face to Face"
5. "On Wings of the Wind"
6. "Stories of Jesus"
7. "Terry Talbot"
8. "Wake the Sleeping Giant"

1. "Rocking Folk"

• John Michael Talbot - Home Page
• Unofficial John Michael Talbot Web Page
• Art Nash Web Page
• Tucker's Fault Home Page