Chris Wood's Final Notes: A Jazz-Rock Legend's Tragic Tale
Update: 2025-12-28
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On April 24, 1983, Chris Wood, the jazz-rock legend and co-founder of Traffic, recorded a haunting tenor sax piece for a BBC basketball broadcast. Just weeks later, he passed away from pneumonia, his body ravaged by addiction and heartbreak. Wood, self-taught on multiple instruments, rose to fame with Traffic, blending rock, jazz, psychedelia, and folk. His expressive flute and sax added magic to their hits, earning him the title of musical alchemist. However, fame took a toll on Wood, leading to heavy drinking and drug use, which ultimately led to his downfall. Despite his personal struggles, Woods final notes captured a lifetime of soul-baring beauty, leaving a lasting impact on rocks golden era.
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