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1. www.guitarworld.com › features › level-42s-mark-king-the-man-with-the-3-millionLevel 42’s Mark King: the man with the 3 million dollar thumb

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   Oct 12, 2022 · In this video Mark King explains his bass playing techniques. Echoing the likes of Stanley Clarke and Louis Johnson, King’s slapped-bass grooves have directed Level 42 to record sales of over 30 million since starting out in 1980 and he remains one of the UK’s most prominent bass exports.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Level_42Level 42 - Wikipedia

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   Mark King was primarily a drummer (although he also played guitar) but had recently sold his drum kit to pay for transport back to the UK after an ill-fated European venture. With Phil Gould and Boon Gould established (respectively) as the most accomplished drummer and guitarist in the quartet, King opted to learn bass guitar instead.

3. www.guitarworld.com › features › mark-king-level-42-were-so-successful-in-the-80sMark King: “Level 42 were so successful in the '80s. No-one was...

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   Jul 22, 2020 · A journalist with 25 years' experience in the music field, he's also the author of 35 books, a couple of bestsellers among them. He regularly appears on podcasts, radio and TV. As Level 42 celebrate four decades in business, we sit down with King and take a look back - with the benefit of 2020 vision.

4. www.level42.com › artists › mark-kingMark King – Level42.com

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   The longtime frontman for the British funk-pop group Level 42, Mark King was born in Cowes, England, on October 20, 1958. A onetime drummer, upon co-founding Level 42 in 1980 he moved to the bass, honing a distinctive thumb-slapping technique which became an integral element of the group’s sound.

5. www.allmusic.com › artist › mark-king-mn0000831175Mark King Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | AllMusic

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   Virtuoso bass player and singer of English pop band Level 42 known for his bass-slapping technique. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1980s - 2000s. Born. October 20, 1958 in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock. Member Of. Level 42, Gizmodrome. Submit Corrections.

6. www.level42.com › 2022/07/31 › an-interview-with-level-42s-lead-singer-mark-kingAn interview with Level 42’s lead singer Mark king

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   Jul 31, 2022 · An interview with Level 42’s lead singer Mark king 31st July 2022. Filed under:Interviews, Videos No Comments. Tags: Mark King, YouTube. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. ... Welcome to the official site of Level 42 and Mark King. This is where you'll find the latest official information on what the group is up to, new releases, and tour ...

7. www.musicradar.com › news › guitarsInterview: Level 42's Mark King on 25 years since Running ... - ...

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   Oct 4, 2012 · In the late '80s, Level 42 were one of the biggest British bands around, with a string of hits, arena tours and a sound that was driven by bassist and vocalist Mark King's distinctive slap bass technique. With the band back on the road, we caught up with King to talk synths, songwriting and strings...