Traffic
Traffic was a British rock band formed in 1967. The original members were Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason.
The band's sound combined elements of rock, jazz, and folk music, creating a unique and eclectic style that set them apart from their peers. They achieved commercial success with hits such as "Dear Mr. Fantasy," "John Barleycorn Must Die," and "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys."
Throughout their career, Traffic underwent several personnel changes, with Winwood being the only constant member. Despite this, they released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Mr. Fantasy," "John Barleycorn Must Die," and "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys."
Traffic disbanded in 1975, but their music has continued to influence generations of musicians. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
Traffic I (1967 - 1967)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
- Dave Mason - vocals, guitar, bass
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - drums
Traffic II (1967 - 1968)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - drums
Traffic III (1968)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
- Dave Mason - vocals, guitar, bass
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - drums
Traffic IV (1968 - 1969, 1970)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - drums
Traffic V (1970 - 1971)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - drums
- Ric Grech - guitar, bass
Traffic VI (1971)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
- Dave Mason - vocals, guitar
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Ric Grech - vocals, guitar, bass
- Rebop Kwaku Baah - percussion, congas
- Jim Capaldi - percussion, vocals
- Jim Gordon - drums
Traffic VII (1971 - 1972)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - percussion, vocals
- Ric Grech - vocals, guitar, bass
- Rebop Kwaku Baah - percussion, congas
- Jim Gordon - drums
Traffic VIII (1972)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - percussion, vocals
- Rebop Kwaku Baah - percussion, congas
- David Hood - bass
- Roger Hawkins - drums
Traffic IX (1973)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - percussion, vocals
- Rebop Kwaku Baah - percussion, congas
- David Hood - bass
- Roger Hawkins - drums
- Barry Beckett - keyboards
Traffic X (1973 - 1974)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - drums, vocals, keyboards
- Rebop Kwaku Baah - percussion, congas
- Rosko Gee - bass
Traffic XI (1974)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Chris Wood - flute, sax
- Jim Capaldi - drums, vocals, keyboards
- Rosko Gee - bass
Group disbands.
Traffic XII (1994)
- Steve winwood - vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Jim Capaldi - drums, vocals
Traffic XIII (1994)
- Steve Winwood - vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Jim Capaldi - drums, percussion, vocals
- Rosko Gee - bass
- Michael McEvoy - keyboards, guitar, viola
- Walfredo Reyes Jr. - percussion, drums
- Randall Bramblett - flute, saxophone, keyboards
Groups disbands again.
Traffic XIV (2004)
- Steve Winwood - vocals, guitar
- Jim Capaldi - drums, percussion, vocals
- Randall Bramblett - keyboards, bass pedals
Albums:
- "Mr. Fantasy" (first US pressing issued as "Heaven Is In Your Mind", and as "Reaping" in Canada) (1967)
- "Traffic" (1968) Single: "Feelin' Alright"
- "Last Exit" (side 1 studio, side 2 live) (1969)
- "John Barleycorn Must Die" (1970) Single: "Glad"
- "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" (1971)
- "Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory" (1973)
- "When the Eagle Flies" (1974)
- "Far from Home" (1994)
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