The liberal activist Alexander Kerensky, who came to political power with the overthrow of the tsars in 1917, was a Mason. The organisation collapsed as the Bolsheviks took power and was again outlawed.
National organized Freemasonry began in 1717 with the founding of the Grand Lodge—an association of Masonic lodges—in England. However, Freemason societies have existed for much longer. The most popular theory is that Freemasonry emerged out of the stonemasonry guilds of the Middle Ages.
Dave Mason, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of ‘60s prog-rock band Traffic, has died.
Dave Mason, Rock Hall legend and Traffic co-founder, dies at 79 - MSN
Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and “We Just Disagree” Singer, Dies at 79 The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and guitarist also had a hit with “Only You Know and I Know.”
Dave Mason died on Sunday, April 19, at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada.
Dave Mason, rock & roll Hall of Famer, dies at 79: what to know
Traffic co-founder and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason has died at 79. The celebrated songwriter passed away peacefully at his home.